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'''Njörðr''' or '''Njord''' was a [[Vanir]]ian [[Isu]] later associated with sea, seafaring, wind, fishing, wealth, and crop fertility in [[Norse mythology]]. | |||
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Njord was the father of [[Freyja]] via his {{Wiki|Sister-wife of Njörðr|sister-wife}},<ref>{{WP|Njörðr}}</ref> and a lord of the Vanir. He later married the [[Jötnar|jötunn]] [[Skadi]]. Early in the marriage Njord claimed that Skadi was "''seized with lust''" for his "''perfect legs''", though this soured quickly when he realized how cold Skadi was. He then dreaded when Skadi and her clan came to visit him at his home of [[Noatun]], fleeing to a northern island of [[Asgard]] he lamented and drowned his sorrows. His wailing inadvertently made a terrible storm, it would not be calmed until [[Odin]] came to the island by boat and told him what he was creating.<ref name="Njord's Lament">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Njord's Lament]]</ref> | |||
Njord explained that the newly-wed couple were arguing where to spend their days, Njord wanting to stay at his beach-side house in Noatun, while Skadi wished to remain in the frigid mountains of [[Jötunheimr|Jotunheim]]. When Odin tried reasoning with Njord about Skadi being a jotunn, he argued that she chose him for his "''beautiful feet''". Odin still tried calming him, as his continued wailing would summon a sea storm. Njord stubbornly refused, wanting to stay on his little island until Skadi and her clan left. Odin got Njord's attention by stating the jotunn clan would plunder Njord's riches before leaving. Njord immediately sobered up and had Odin row him ashore. On the way over, Njord recalled what made him fall in love with Skadi, but sadly stated that "''the pleasure was not worth the pain''".<ref name="Njord's Lament" /> | |||
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Njörðr or Njord was a Vanirian Isu later associated with sea, seafaring, wind, fishing, wealth, and crop fertility in Norse mythology.
Biography
Njord was the father of Freyja via his sister-wife,[1] and a lord of the Vanir. He later married the jötunn Skadi. Early in the marriage Njord claimed that Skadi was "seized with lust" for his "perfect legs", though this soured quickly when he realized how cold Skadi was. He then dreaded when Skadi and her clan came to visit him at his home of Noatun, fleeing to a northern island of Asgard he lamented and drowned his sorrows. His wailing inadvertently made a terrible storm, it would not be calmed until Odin came to the island by boat and told him what he was creating.[2]
Njord explained that the newly-wed couple were arguing where to spend their days, Njord wanting to stay at his beach-side house in Noatun, while Skadi wished to remain in the frigid mountains of Jotunheim. When Odin tried reasoning with Njord about Skadi being a jotunn, he argued that she chose him for his "beautiful feet". Odin still tried calming him, as his continued wailing would summon a sea storm. Njord stubbornly refused, wanting to stay on his little island until Skadi and her clan left. Odin got Njord's attention by stating the jotunn clan would plunder Njord's riches before leaving. Njord immediately sobered up and had Odin row him ashore. On the way over, Njord recalled what made him fall in love with Skadi, but sadly stated that "the pleasure was not worth the pain".[2]
Legacy and influence
During the 9th century, Norse sailors would often blame severe sea storms on the wrath of Njörðr.[3]
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.[4]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods (mentioned only)
- Echoes of Valhalla (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (first appearance)
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