#gerðr

[sereonhardware]

Hello, darling💌

They’re my wallpaper now! I don’t know why they’re saturated, I copied the entire canvas but it’s just like that for some reason.

[freyrsvalkyrie]

Today is Barri 🪴

The celebration of Yngvi-Freyr and Gerðr’s consummation of their love

Barri the grove is named,

which we both know,

the grove of tranquil paths.

Nine nights hence,

there to Njörd’s son

Gerðr will grant delight.

—För Skirnis eðr Skirnismál (39)

A symbolic union for our Vanir god of fertility and Jötunn Gerðr, who often symbolises the earth. A planting of seeds! Which means it’s great time for you to plant something inside in time for warmer weather, or hel plant something outside - some garlics are great this time of year! 🧄

This year I’ve planted a Coleus (chocolate covered cherry). I also planted one last year and it was doing splendidly, buuutttt the foxes trampled it - thanks Loki!

Blessed Barri 🖤

[sigyn-foxyposts]

Freyr: Skírnir why do you flirt with me whenever you're fixing my cloak? Skírnir: That’s called an act of service, my lord. Gerðr: You blush when he smiles, dumbass. Skírnir: I blush when anyone smiles. This is a hostile environment.

[the-pagan-crow]

Deity Spotlight: Gerðr

AKA Gerð, Gerdr, Gerd, and Gerthr

(Some people translate the ð to a d, and some to a th. We use a d because it has yielded more search results.)

Quick Facts:

Tribe: Jötunn by birth, Vanir by marriage

Domain: Fertility and Abundance

Parents: Gymir and Aurboda

Spouse: Freyr

Child: Fjölnir

Mythologically Backed Facts (VPG)

Gerdr is a goddess of abundance and fertility. She was born a Jötunn, one of the giants, but she is considered a Vanir goddess thanks to her marriage with Freyr (more on their love story in a bit). Both her parents, Gymir and Aurboda, were Jötunns. With Freyr, she had one child, Fjölnir. Fjölnir is said to have become the king of what we now call Sweden, making him the first of the Ynglings.

Gerdr and Freyr's Love Story: One day, while sitting on Odin's throne, viewing the nine realms, Freyr saw a beautiful Jötunn, Gerdr. I have seen sources disagree on if Njord, Freyr's father, or Freyr himself sent Skirnir, but either way, Skirnir was given Freyr's magical sword in exchange for him wooing Gerdr for Freyr.

Skirnir tried to persuade Gerdr into coming with him to meet and marry Freyr, but it is said she refused. Skirnir is then said to have resorted to threats, under which Gerdr agrees.

Once they wed, Gerdr became a Vanir goddess. It is also said that Freyr will die in Ragnarok because he gave up his sword.

My Experiences (UPG)

We love working with Gerdr. She is so sweet! She is a big part of our practice, along with Freyr. For us, she has a very kind and loving energy. We often compare her vibe to a gentle wind rustling through tree leaves.

We take walks with her out in nature, we have a candle for her, and we cook with her! We've found that she really likes shades of green, golden yellow, and certain shades of brown.

She is very understanding and an amazing deity to work with.

As always, if we get anything wrong, please let us know nicely! If you have any questions, feel free to ask!!

[piratespacex]

Man loves his giantess wife

[poeticnorth]

Hymn 75 out of ??? from The Great Heathen Hymn Book™️ (Working title)

Hymn to Gerðr

Skirnir’s message to Gerd by W. G. Collingwood, 1908 To you, Gerðr, I sing nowThe maiden dearest to FreyWith your glittering armsFrom which

[sarenth]

A Lammas Thanksgiving Prayer

Hail to Freyr, Gerðr, and Freyja! Hail to Gulinbursti and Hildisvíni! Hail to the Álfar! Hail Ancestors all! Hail to the landvættir! Hail to the sow that shared her life with the community! Hail to the plants, rice, squash, green beans, and beets that shared their lives with us!

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[elliegoose]

one of my very favorite things in the eddic poems is that Freyr becomes so full of yearning for Gerðr, a jötunn woman with arms so pale they're luminous, that he refuses to leave his hall, and his dad, his stepmom, and his servant/childhood buddy all have to intervene.

shoutout to large women who never go outside for being so gorgeous you make gods yearn