Forseti

[ fawr-set-ee ]

noun

, Scandinavian Mythology.

1. the god of justice, the son of Balder and Nanna.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Forseti¹

< Old Norse: literally, one who presides; compare Frisian Fositesland name for Helgoland

Example Sentences

There Forseti dwells throughout all time, and every strife allays.

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This explanation would not hold of course if Fosite is to be identified with Forseti the son of Balder.

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Forseti, the son of Baldur, resembled his father in holiness and righteousness, was the upholder of eternal law.

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Forseti is seldom mentioned except in connection with Balder.

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