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'''Njörðr''' was the [[ | '''Njörðr''' was among the [[Vanir]] in [[Norse mythology]], he was mostly associated with sea, seafaring, wind, fishing, wealth, and crop fertility. | ||
==Legacy and influence== | |||
During the 9th century, [[Norsemen|Norse]] sailors would often blame severe sea storms on the wrath of Njörðr.<ref>''[[Echoes of Valhalla]]'' – [[Echoes of Valhalla#Episode 2: Dragon of the Seas|Episode 2: Dragon of the Seas]]</ref> | |||
In the 10th century, when the [[Sweden|Swedish]] farmer [[Östen Jorundsson]]'s son [[Tørgils Östensson|Tørgils]] showed a particular aptitude for fishing, Östen considered that he had taken to the hook and handline as if Njörðr's heir.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]''</ref> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 08:17, 17 November 2020
Njörðr was among the Vanir in Norse mythology, he was mostly associated with sea, seafaring, wind, fishing, wealth, and crop fertility.
Legacy and influence
During the 9th century, Norse sailors would often blame severe sea storms on the wrath of Njörðr.[1]
In the 10th century, when the Swedish farmer Östen Jorundsson's son Tørgils showed a particular aptitude for fishing, Östen considered that he had taken to the hook and handline as if Njörðr's heir.[2]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (mentioned only)