Frigg (Frigga) Norse Goddess of Motherhood, Leadership, and Fate

[@ardhanarisvara333]

I love this video. I would add that one way to connect to Frigg is through domestic work- cleaning, weaving, cooking, baking, crochet, knitting, sewing, etc. I find she's really happy when I devote my crochet to her. I'm starting a crochet business and I've been connecting more to her through the process.

[@oz.ofclips]

hey! norse pagan here. my name is Gavin, and i'm 14. i've been watching your vids for a few days now, and just felt the need to tell you that i love what you're doing, it's motivated me in many ways and gave me so much more hope. thank you, skal!

[@kiwiixoxo]

Yay!!! I work most with Frigg and I’m happy to see someone finally talking more about her :3

[@aro4081]

I work with her as well. I have a candle with runes on it for her. I light that candle when I'm cleaning the house. It's to honor the wife and mother aspects of her!!

[@richb3802]

Hi. I've got a question that I'd like to ask, that I mean respectfully, as a fellow Pagan. I've always found it really odd when many Pagans say "I work WITH Thor, Odin, Frigg, etc." To me the Gods are much more then us , and even though I realise it isn't meant in that way, it feels like by saying "working WITH" it is putting us on a par with the Gods, as an equal, and to me this seems quite arrogant. I'm not trying to police speech, or how others describe their relationships with the Gods, I'm just curious if its because some people think saying "worship" is in their minds akin to Christianity?

[@kiwiixoxo]

@@richb3802 The reason I say “work with” is because that’s exactly my relationship with Frigg. My practice involves a lot of house magick in which she helps me with. I understand how it could sound that way to someone, but as an eclectic pagan and a witchcraft practitioner, I see a human’s relationship with the gods as more than just worshiping them. At the very least, I exchange offerings for favors. To me, the word worship doesn’t fit that relationship. Work with does better. But it is all just preference:)

[@richb3802]

@@kiwiixoxo Hi. Thanks for your answer to my question. I thought it may have something to do with witchcraft.

[@kiwiixoxo]

@@richb3802 Witchcraft does play a part, yes. But even deities that I don’t do witchcraft with I say “work with” too because of that relationship based on exchange. It just fits more for me:)

[@0bsidian.r0se.drag0n]

I feel Hel deserves a mention as well, I know there's not a lot of information available about her but she is very a kind Goddess who takes care of the dead, I feel she should be included :)

[@seanme88]

Agreed. My wife reaches out to Hel a lot and says she always has a calming and comforting feeling afterwards. She’s pretty misunderstood I believe.

[@BeatrixBetwixt]

I agree I look forward to hearing his take on Hel.

[@deborahciabattoni4549]

I agree as well. We recently had a very dear friend who passed away, and she helped me overcome my grief. I felt her warmth and compassion at the time of my offering to her.

[@TheWisdomOfOdin]

A lot of love for Hel in here! I am planning a Norse Gods of the Afterlife video where I will spend some time on her. Sadly there is very little information on her as a Goddess

[@DaanSnqn]

@@TheWisdomOfOdin You should just get your friend from the podcast on the show, I believe his name was Ian right? The Hel-guy.

[@brigantiablackbird]

Thank you for this video! Frigga is a goddess I'm fond of, so it wonderful to hear others talk about her. Last November I was working on getting a better grip on running my household, and I felt her influence. She has so much to offer people today--I hope more and more people reach out!

[@Ladyrosethewitch]

I personally haven't experienced a connection with Frigg (yet) but I have so much love and respect for her. I'm glad to see someone is finally talking about her. As always with your videos,this was so informative and well made. I cannot wait for the Freyr video ,and I'm really happy you're doing it finally.

[@deborahciabattoni4549]

Thank you for this in-depth video. You showed that the Goddesses Frigga and Freyja are two different deities, which has been an argument for some time. I am closer to Freyja; even though being a mother and grandmother, Freyja has guided me throughout for strength and courage. Since your video today, it made me aware that Frigga is the one I should pray and offer to in regards to my mother, who is alive and kicking at 101 years young. Yes, you read that right 😊. So again, my friend, thanks for all you do. Looking forward to Freyr. Skål!

[@mz.6109]

I can relate greatly. Yes I await a Frey/Freyr video as well.

[@abinaslimbu3057]

Freyja vlakeri wife of Odin freyja`s son Thor massive wild (Ball )

[@Aethuviel]

I did my first ritual ever, for Frigg, a little over a year ago. I offered her homemade bread and various things connected to her, such as sewing. I had my one set of baby clothes I've bought there as well, asking for fertile energy for my womb. Over a year now, almost two years trying to conceive, so far, the answer has been "not yet". But I can look back on these two years and see how much I have learned from this painful journey and how much I've grown.

[@Zoomer_Analysis]

I hope you have your white babies soon

[@kira_is_great6756]

Me and my school are making a devised Norse Mythology show and I’m playing Frigg, this is all very cool finding out about her!

[@shannonloomis2248]

Thank you. I never feel Frigg gets enough discussion. I appreciate your talk. ❤❤❤❤

[@michelleokeefe3425]

You’re so adorable I just love what you are doing! The Gods are smiling upon you. Yule tide blessings brother! Thank you 🤟🏻

[@lunafae6473]

Thank you so much for doing a video on Frigga!

[@Lupinemancer87]

"Frigg"

[@lunafae6473]

@@Lupinemancer87 is there a wrong way to spell or pronounce? I have a statue dedicated to her with the spelling of her name as such, and I’ve read her name in texts as both. I don’t mean it as an insult.

[@AvengerofGallifrey]

Maybe you could do a Norse Gods video where you talk about a bunch of the less recorded gods, just quickly going through where they're attested and how and when one might honour them today. :)

[@jenniferkelly4263]

So... im falling down this rabbithole because i got a "download" about weaving intent into crochet for protection,money,love etc. When i looked up the goddess of weaving it brings up frigg and says she was able to create the future by weaving into existence. But im not finding much information. So frustrating

[@TheWisdomOfOdin]

I would recommend looking into the Norns

[@jenniferkelly4263]

@@TheWisdomOfOdin thank you! I’m embarrassed im 33 and have never heard of this trio which is mind blowing when reading what they do! But I’ve only been on this particular journey 3 years 🙃

[@DaanSnqn]

Nice video Jacob, can't wait to honor the Gods and the spirits together when you come to the Netherlands for the Midsummer gathering

[@Newlotusdarma]

Think you can post new norse pagan crafts vid

[@Batgirlofburnside]

I would love to have a video on Eir. I tend to pray to her a lot as a therapist and I would just love to learn more on her. If you could find things about her. Thank you!

[@TheWisdomOfOdin]

I made a video on Norse Healing Magic I recommend checking out, I of course mention her. Sadly we know very little!

[@Batgirlofburnside]

@@TheWisdomOfOdin Thank you! I will go check it out. I am only a year into coming to these beliefs and I can't tell you how much your videos have helped me in my own practices in this journey. So Thank You!

[@erikhoff5010]

Mary just needs her 15 minutes of fame! Lol. Good presentation and information, I really appreciate a view of your alter. Nice collection of Red-tailed Hawk feathers. Skal

[@ScottJB]

I see Frigg as an influencer of fate and a giver of favor in terms of prosperity. She often gives warriors, nobles, and heroes help in battles and other areas of life. So she is a great goddess for men and women. Like a mother figure for humanity in a sense.

[@davidhill78]

Thank you for helping me find myself.

[@ashleyclark1894]

Do you have more information on Sigyn???

[@sublimetx]

Could you discuss Nott in one of your next videos? I have had an internally calling to learn more about her but have only been able to find a little information.

[@electroniquesheep5316]

Frigg is tied to The Norns. I had a dream about that.

[@shelbykeesling5373]

Hel next please

[@mz.6109]

I have a great love for Freyja and Frigg/Frigga and love Eir as well. I also adore Danu/Anu. Thank you brother for this video you are greatly appreciated! Hail the Divine both female and male

[@DrunkenBigfootStudio]

It would be cool to have combination videos for the deities we have less information about. "The Jotun Goddesses" " Njord and Skadi" "The Lovers of Odin" "The Sons of Odin" "Day and Night, Sun and Moon" - stuff like that. You could always supplement information from historical sources with stories from people who work with those gods. Looking forward to the Freyr video!

[@-nikczemna]

Woah, why didn't I discover this channel much earlier? It's amazing. I was always really interested in norse mythology, especially female deities, so I'm really grateful for this. Now, I'm going on small larp about norse gods, where I would personate Frigg, so I am really excited about it and I'm looking for some inspiration to portray her in any new, compelling way Thank you, one more time!

[@mandacole8703]

I hope it goes/went well😊

[@jackietripp1716]

Freya~ sensuality and agriculture. Frigga domestic order and house rules~

[@paramisdundee3717]

"Wtf" Haha, Some of the stories definitely have (the fish was this big!) Effect. With a few drinks involved and telling a story to people who had to be there, you spice it up a bit to grasp the effect so it continues to be shared. Thank you for another great video and suggestions for a ritual and offering. Skal!

[@aro4081]

Could we do almost like a combined video of Njord and Skadi??

[@kobylarczyk5772]

Do you think Frigg or Freyja would be a good goddess just to talk to? Sometimes I like to take just walks in the woods and talk to someone. Then give a little offering. Who would be a good deity just to have conversation with?

[@sewisinc.4545]

Really interested video. I barely know anything about Frigg it was quite informative. It will need a re-watch certainly. As for other gods or goddesses, I can only think of Freyr or Ran to have bit of information to work with.

[@50MiraGaming]

Speaking of frigg i think she was my first i encountered in a dream that made me look into nosre paganism

[@mz.6109]

Sandalwood is good in my experience when it comes to Frigg or Freyja and Frigg's handmaidens.

[@nikkimurray8938]

I know this is an old series, but I was wondering if you would be willing to go into more detail about why you do not think the Gods had sexuality to them?

[@TheWisdomOfOdin]

My use of the term "sexuality" when it comes to this statement is being sexually attracted, or having sexual preference. The Gods in my opinion are above such understandings of sex. They are ethereal beings that do not have sexual needs like we do. Their relationship in birthing or having sex with another being is a human understanding of a more complex relationship between spiritual energies. For example, I don't believe Odin had sex with the earth to create Thor.

[@ravenrozze3]

My family is big into genealogy and our family tree on one side goes off the rails as it goes way back to the 500s and beyond. It states that we are descended from Forsetti/Baldr and Frigg is listed as a grandmother 🤣🤣

[@charamcnuggers9534]

21:55 I think it happened because both parents took a bite of the fertility apple, I think it was only meant for one of the parents.

[@helygg8892]

Ever since gobekli tepe was found I can't help but think the people there migrated east and west and north merging with local beliefs and the original "Odin" was from there. It's pretty close to Egypt as well and I can't help but see similarities in ideas and concepts across the various old religions loka in Sanskrit is world Loki is there for almost every major stories and his children are aspects of the universe almost like hes the driving factor of change not to be worshipped but venerated for being the force of change we need regardless of whether we see it as good or bad. Almost like he's the host of the karmic wheel making sure it keeps spinning.

[@amyalexandria444]

🍀

[@amethystfire3076]

Do they die and then come back to life?

[@WildMen4444]

Hail Frigga!

[@Lupinemancer87]

Some minor info that not many people know about Frigg, she is originally from the Vanir Tribe, and is actually Njord's sister.

[@penguinpryncess]

IMO, you can sum up Frigg with two words. Boss Bitch. She is easily the most badass of the goddesses in so many ways, but that’s my personal opinion. I also work with Eir and Skadi who are fantastic as well, but Frigg is the most powerful and loving at the same time.

[@Orana113]

Her hand maidens, seem like archetypes.

[@newforestpixie5297]

In England, Frigg or Frigging has another meaning 😊👍

[@SpaceNerd86]

I believe that Frigg and Freyja are the same Goddess. I seem to get a fair amount of hate for that belief, which is strange to me. The Frigg/Freyja debate seems to be a common debate.

[@stephanieanne2352]

I agree.

[@Lupinemancer87]

Well, they aren't. While Frigg is originally from the Vanir Tribe and the sister of Njord, she is not Freya.

[@mermaliade6631]

It is a very big debate! I'm sorry that you get hate for it. There is a lot to suggest that they are separate , people combined them together for some reason. I think part of it is because Frigga is not mentioned as much as say Freya. Frigga does and stands for very different things. Both are wonderful goddesses, though, I tend to relate more to Frigga myself.

[@danielacedillo3714]

Am I the only one that after watching this video I kind of get a feeling of similar to other religions the God Goddess figure that's supposed to be on the same level as the God is kind of written out of the picture in a way? I don't really know much about her as I do Freya. It doesn't help most stories I have always seen mesh her with Freya. Why? Yes the Freya/Frig amalgamations seem independent and all but they never felt on the same level as Odin to me. Why can't I have this Bad @$$ All Mother that's seen as Odin's equal. To me it kinda makes a lot more sense this way.

[@Sharon-v3f5s]

I don’t think The Gods have the same views on sexuality as people, who have been exposed to Christianity for centuries, have.

[@abinaslimbu3057]

Atlanta Greek Titans Atlanta godess of pendrobox worshipper (daughters)

[@wuldr]

Bold calling Odin’s rape victim, Rindr, his lover… 😐

[@yvettealford999]

I like what you're doing but a little too fast. I just watched an Odin YT which was a fakey games pity pat youre so good BS sounded like computer generated which was praised to high Hel in comments. So you are quite authentic & need to put the real out there to counter the other BS. But just a little too quick to realistically grasp content. Hailsa to you. We need some real wordsmiths out there. This is the first of your Posts Ive seen. The 2nd part you speak slower & easier to follow. I like your Hagalaz Mother Rune symbol. There are some good value ideas from Odins advice, the world can use today for courtesy & behaviour, that would counteracr the current attitude of entitlement.

[@Civilwar.relics]

I tattooed it frigg in elder Furthark using 2 gs a Scandinavian told me it's wrong i said im American and there's 2 gs if frigg, idc how you spell it, i translated it to English you think we say things funny the English are worse they cant even say lieutenant correctly lol

[@aspen9326]

Really? Huh I was told by my friend that if I go to one of their countries that I shouldn’t wear my Mjolnir because apparently it will be some sort of political statement there.

[@Civilwar.relics]

@aspen9326 well tell those people's you can wear whatever you want that Norwegians aren't the gate keepers of mjolnir, that the religion like Christianity hit most shores in, many different countries the worship of Germanic/Scandinavian God's, that the system of writing and religious beliefs themselves come from the Germanic tribes. More Norwegians and Scandinavians are Christians anyways, they couldn't even stop a forced conversion to Christ. Like the rest of us that have Europe and Scandinavian decent, there's no America DNA.