Norse Freya Sun Borne aloft by the wind

Borne aloft by the wind

and an eight-legged horse

and the harvest

who gathered males into the temple for sacred sexual rites

[From a wall fresco

Norse Freya Sun Borne aloft by the windNorse Goddess of Love, Fertility and Childbirth Freya ruled Odin's Valkyries and is reputed to have taught him women's mysteries. Together with her consort brother Frey she was ruler of the Vanir, ancient matrifocal nature deities who pre existed Norse patriarchy. In this recreation of a 6th century Swedish bronze image she is shown smiling, encircled by her great necklace Brisingamen. Goddess of the moon, of love, and of childbirth, she gave her name