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Gersimi

deity single tradition · 1

Gersimi is described as one of Freyja's daughters. Her name means 'treasure'. She could be the same figure as Hnoss.

When

First attested
1100 CE
Attested period
1100 – 1199
Historical notes
Mentioned by Einarr Skúlason in the 12th century.

Relationships

sibling of
Hnoss
co occurs with
Freyr, Óð
child of
Freyja

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. Hnoss

Source passages

“in Ynglinga saga a passage (Chapter Ten) describes "Hnoss and Gersimi" as her daughters. Gersemi (whose name also means 'treasure' and only appears in this passage of the Prose Edda) could be the same figure as Hnoss.”

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