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Frigg (also Frigga) is the queen of the Norse gods and the wife of Odin, goddess of marriage, motherhood and the household. She knows the fate of every person but does not tell it. Her great story is her grief for her son Baldr.
Who is Frigg in Norse mythology?
Frigg is the highest of the Aesir goddesses, wife of Odin and queen of Asgard. She is associated with marriage, motherhood, the household and foreknowledge: it is said she knows the fates of all, though she seldom speaks what she sees. She dwells in the hall Fensalir.
She is called Queen of the Aesir because she is Odin's wife and the highest of the goddesses. She sits beside him, and she knows the fate of every person, though she does not tell it.
What is Frigg the goddess of?
- Domains — marriage, motherhood, foresight, the household
- World — Asgard
- Day — Friday
- Animal — heron
- Offerings — beer, wine, milk, bread, honey; a distaff or spindle, spun flax, keys
- Herbs — flax, birch · Wood — birch · Metal — silver
Kin — Parent: Fjorgynn · Consort: Odin · Children: Baldr, Hodr, Hermod
Frigg and the death of Baldr
Her great story is one of grief. When her son Baldr dreamed of his death, Frigg travelled the worlds and drew an oath from every thing not to harm him — overlooking only the mistletoe, thinking it too young and slight. Through that single omission Loki contrived Baldr's death, and Frigg's love could not win him back from Hel.
Her husband is Odin, and she is queen of Asgard.
Questions
Is Frigg the same as Frigga?
Yes. Frigga is a later, Latin-style spelling of her name.
Who are Frigg's children?
Baldr, Hodr and Hermod.
Which day is named after Frigg?
Friday, Frigg's day.
What are Frigg's powers?
She knows the fate of all beings, though she seldom speaks of it.