Friia
deity sky Old High German single tradition · 2
Friia is a Germanic deity mentioned in the Old High German Merseburg Incantations from the 9th or 10th century. She is described as having a sister named Volla and sang charms to heal Balder's foal's sprained foot.
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When
- First attested
- 800 CE
- Attested period
- 800 – 1000
- Historical notes
- Attested in the Old High German Merseburg Incantations, dated to the 9th or 10th century.
Relationships
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“Sinthgunt sang charms, her sister Sunna sang charms, Friia sang charms, her sister Volla sang charms, and finally Wodan sang charms”
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“The two are then followed by Friia and Uolla, also alliterative and stated as sisters.”
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