Freyja's on the move.

This may not be to everyone's style but there's something more modern & expressive in this Freya illustration by Stella Spente of Stockholm, Sweden.

As a Goddess of Love, Freyja seems utterly joyful here on her skyward ride, holding aloft a völva's wand with radiant power, keys to Sessrúmnir's ownership all a-jangle at her hip, the glow of a thick torc-versioned Brísingamen adorning her neck, processional flowers vining the cart's posts. 

There's a sense of purpose & fulfillment here in our Goddess, as though she rides out not only for herself, but to spread that love for those who've lucked into their own skyward ride of companionship. When not also being an amazing & formidable War Goddess, it would be neat to think of Freyja riding forth much like this everyday to spread what is arguably the greatest of blessings.  

And there's always the question of visually answering how a chariot gets drawn by her cats Bygul & Trjegul, which tends to be a matter of cat-to-chariot proportions or multiplying their number.

[prints available here.]

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Guillermo Maytorena IV knew there was something special in the Norse Lore when he picked up a copy of the d'Aulaires' Norse Gods and Giants at age seven. Since then he's been fascinated by the truthful potency of Norse Mythology, passionately read & studied, embraced Ásatrú, launched the Map of Midgard project, and spearheaded the neologism/brand NorsePlay. If you have employment/opportunities in investigative mythology,  field research, or product development to offer, do contact him.

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  1. Richard T. EdwardsNovember 10, 2022 at 12:52 AM

    Interesting! I have a character in book 4 called Windsong.

    My main character Rachael who marries Odin and becomes Frigg, Queen Of Asgard just lost her husband - Odin - after she got pregnant by him.
    Grieving, Frigg goes to a planet called Freedom - where all living souls eventually go - and decides to go on a journey called : THOSE SEEKING SPIRITUAL COMFORT.
    She meets Windsong and decides that Windsong who just lost both her parents will be the soul of the baby in her womb.
    The most powerful woman in the world of Asgard: Freyja – The Goddess of Love, Battle, and Death.

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