Gefjon

Norse

Goddess of agriculture. Gefjon was also called Gefion, Gefiun or Gefinn. Gefjon was also the goddess of fertility.

Gefjon may have been a virgin goddess who was a patron goddess and protectress of virgins after their deaths. However in the Lokasenna, Loki accused Gefjon of spreading her legs to a mortal lover for a gold necklace, like Freyja.

Gefjon was the founder of the dynasty in Denmark and Zeeland.

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Gefjon, Gefion, Gefiun, Gefinn.

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Created:July 23, 1999

Modified:May 8, 2024