Frīg

deity Germanic single tradition · 1

Frīg is the Anglo-Saxon goddess whose name is attested only in the name of the weekday. The term 'frīg' (strong feminine) is also attested as a common noun meaning 'love' (in the singular) or 'affections, embraces' (in the plural) in poetry.

When

First attested: 0 CE
Attested period: 0 – 1100
Historical notes: Attested in Anglo-Saxon texts and weekday names.

Relationships

co occurs with: Frīja, Frike, Frigg, Frea

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Mentioned by

Frigg
Frea

Sources

wikipedia (1)

*Frijjō

Source passages

“The theonyms in West Germanic are Anglo-Saxon *Frīg, Old High German Frīja, Low German (Lower Saxony) Frike, Freke (Fru Freen, Fru Frien, Fru Freke, Fru Frick, Fuik, Frie) and Lombardic Frea, attested in the Origo Gentis Langobardorum. The name of the Anglo-Saxon goddess is attested only in the name of the weekday”
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