Frigg
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Frigg
< Old Norse, cognate with Old Saxon frī, Old English freo wife; compare German Frau
Example Sentences
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The Germans were polytheistic, worshipping various deities such as Wodan, a god of war, wisdom, and death, and his consort Frigg, a goddess of motherhood, marriage, and magic.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
For example, Scandinavians were polytheistic, worshipping gods like Odin and Freyja who were similar to earlier Germanic deities like Wodan and Frigg.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
Private Frigg, escape artist extraordinary, is summoned to spring the goldbricking generals by getting himself captured, and is given a spurious spot promotion that will enable him to give them orders.
From Time Magazine Archive
When Frigg turned back to talk to the kindly woman, she was already gone, and Frigg thought no more about it.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
Frigg said, “Who among you wants to win my good graces by going to Hel? Perhaps she will let Balder return to this world. Even Hel could not be so cruel as to keep him...”
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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