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Frey (frā), Norse god. He was a beneficent deity associated with the fertilizing powers of the sun and the rain and, like his sister Freyja Freyja (frā`yä) or Freya ..... Click the link for more information. , with the return of spring. His worship, which extended throughout most of Scandinavia, had its chief seat at Uppsala. Freyror FreyNorse god of peace, fertility, rain, and sun, one of a group of fertility deities called Vanir. The son of Njörd and brother of Freyja, he was especially venerated in pre-Christian Sweden, where he was considered the progenitor of the royal line. The best-known story about him told of his love and lust for the giantess Gerd, who was wooed and won for him by his servant. His worship was believed to bring good weather and great wealth. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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