- Moder Jord (Mother Earth) by Stephan Sinding. Jörð (Old Norse: Jǫrð, lit. 'earth') is the personification of earth and a goddess in Norse mythology.
- Jord, also referred to as Fjörgyn, Hlóðynn, Jörð, Fold, and Grund in Old Norse is most notably referred to as the mother of Thor.
- Whether Jörð has eight sisters, our forebears were aware of the other planets in our solar system, or Jörð exists inter-dimensionally, is not known.
- In other words, depending on the manuscript, either Jörð or Nótt is the mother of Dagr and partner of Dellingr.
- Linguistic connections and etymology further contribute to our understanding of Jörð’s mythical significance.
- Unlike Odin’s audacious exploits or Thor’s thunderous adventures, Jörð’s presence is subtle, yet deeply woven into the fabric of these tales.
- Every spring, people would pray to Jörð and organize feasts and celebrations in her honor to ensure that that year’s sowing would be rich and plentiful.
- Jörð herself is a jötunn, one of the elder race of giants. She is depicted as a benevolent deity, sometimes placed amongst the Aesir, who receives veneration in...
- Jord (pronounced “YORD;” Old Norse Jörð, “Earth”) is an obscure and seldom-mentioned giantess and goddess in Norse mythology.
- The Vanir’s seemingly innate connection with fertility and the natural world would fit seamlessly with Jörð’s associations.
