Fire Jewel: A Devotional For Freyja

by Gefion Vanirdottir

Freyja, the ancient Norse Goddess of love, fertility, and sorcery is one of the most popular deities of modern Norse religious traditions, and yet there is a dearth of devotional material dedicated to her. This collection of writings hopes to remedy that problem. Here you will find poems, prayers, rituals, songs, and more in praise of the goddess in her various aspects. To some, she is a goddess of love, others speak of her as sorceress and seidr-worker, some see her as the goddess who mourns for her absent husband, others as a mighty warrior, still others as her father's daughter shining upon the sea. She is all of these things, and more. She is the Goddess who wears Brisingamen, the Fire Jewel, the most beautiful necklace in the world - and knows that she is worthy of its gift.

Genres: Religion, Spirituality, Mythology, Paganism

116 pages, Paperback

First published December 23, 2013

Reviews

[Karisa Sortor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so thankful for the person who put this devotional together. It is beautifully compiled and informative. My favorite part is the poetry section and the bit about the portable alter. I will be returning to this book for a long time to come in my practice.

[Helen K · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the personalized take on working with Freyja, from someone who was not shy about the more carnal and less "sweet" versions of this goddess. I liked very much the different devotions, they didn't feel like they were made to be easily chewed and processed. All in all, an excellent supplement to a study of Norse Goddesses.

[Jana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't learn quite as much as I thought I would through the stories of others worshipping Freyja, but I did enjoy some of the ideas, invocations and poetry.

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fire Jewel is an offering of over 15 men and women who have combined their efforts in paying tribute to the beautiful Goddess Freya. It is a compilation of articles, rituals, illustrations, songs, poems and prayers in praise of the Lady. As one of the contributors, I can attest that each offering has been given much time and thought. Each is a gift given with deep heartfelt love to honor a Goddess we hold in highest regard. Since it is a Friday and a Blue Moon, I would like to honor Freya with one of the poems that I contributed to Fire Jewel.



Freya's Nine Names

Hail to Freya! Lady of Dark and Light,
Our Lovely Lady of Day and of Night.
Maid/Mother of Seith-craft both Black and White,
Hail to the Mistress of Magic and Might!

Gullveig--Thrice-burnt Thrice-born--Fair Maid Greedy for Gold,
Through All-Time and All-Tides--Seith's Van-Bride shall be Bold.

Heidh--Seith-Mother known as the Comely and Clever,
Wise-Ones will welcome Heidh--Anon and Forever.

Hreda--Our Beauty of Bliss gives Birth to the Spring,
As Queen-Maiden and Mate--of Noatun's Carnal King.

Mardoll--Guardian Goddess of the Shining Seas,
She Wards Well our Safety--and Grants Comfort and Ease.

Mengloth--Healing Mount's Lovely Mistress and Sun-Bride,
Nine Maids of Well-being--Bide Steadfast by Her side.

Horn--Flax and Fate the Spae-Mother Flawlessly Spins,
Always the All-Knowing--Our Trust and Troth She Wins.

Syr--Our Sorceress and Sig-Maiden of the Sun,
As a Skillful Sword-Bride--Her Just-Battles are Won.

Gefn--The Divine Dis-Giver's Tender Touch shall Heal,
Our Mystical Mother--Bestows Health, Wealth, and Weal.

Heithrun--Wild and Wanton She Mates with Earth's Kin-Folk,
A Shapely Moonlit Maid--Veiled by Night's Velvet Cloak.

Praise to the Ladies of Dark and Light!
Praise to the Ladies of Day and Night!
Praise to Freya--Our Mistress of Might!
Praise Her Nine Names and Their Blessings Bright!