Njörðr

Loki tells Njörðr to "stop" and "keep some moderation", and that he "won't keep it a secret any longer" that Njörðr's son Freyr was produced with [[Sister-wife of Njörðr|his unnamed sister]], "though you'd expect him to be worse than he is." The god [[Tyr]] then interjects and the flyting continues in turn.

Loki tells Njörðr to "stop" and "keep some moderation", and that he "won't keep it a secret any longer" that Njörðr's son Freyr was produced with [[Sister-wife of Njörðr|his unnamed sister]], "though you'd expect him to be worse than he is." The god [[Tyr]] then interjects and the flyting continues in turn.

Njörðr is referenced in stanza 22 of the poem ''[[Þrymskviða]]'', where he is referred to as the father of the goddess Freyja. In the poem, the jötunn [[Þrymr]] mistakenly thinks that he will be receiving the goddess Freyja as his bride, and while telling his fellow jötunn to spread straw on the benches in preparation for the arrival of Freyja, he refers to her as the daughter of Njörðr of Nóatún.Larrington (1999:100). In the stanza 79 of the poem ''[[Sólarljóð]]'', it is mentioned that Njörðr is the father of nine daughters. Two of them have known names: the eldest, Ráðveig (also named Böðveig), and the youngest, Kreppvör, while the other seven daughters have unknown names.Thorpe (1907:120).

Njörðr is referenced in stanza 22 of the poem ''[[Þrymskviða]]'', where he is referred to as the father of the goddess Freyja. In the poem, the jötunn [[Þrymr]] mistakenly thinks that he will be receiving the goddess Freyja as his bride, and while telling his fellow jötunn to spread straw on the benches in preparation for the arrival of Freyja, he refers to her as the daughter of Njörðr of Nóatún.Larrington (1999:100). In stanza 79 of the poem ''[[Sólarljóð]]'', it is mentioned that Njörðr is the father of nine daughters. Two of them have known names: the eldest, Ráðveig (also named Böðveig), and the youngest, Kreppvör, while the other seven daughters have unknown names.Thorpe (1907:120).

===''Prose Edda''===

===''Prose Edda''===

he comes each morning.

he comes each morning.

High states that afterward Skaði went back up to the mountains to Þrymheimr and recites a stanza where Skaði skis around, hunts animals with a bow, and lives in her fathers old house. Chapter 24 begins, which describes Njörðr as the father of two beautiful and powerful children: Freyr and Freyja.Byock (2006:35). In chapter 37, after Freyr has spotted the beautiful jötunn [[Gerðr]], he becomes overcome with sorrow, and refuses to sleep, drink, or talk. Njörðr then sends for Skírnir to find out who he seems to be so angry at, and, not looking forward to being treated roughly, Skírnir reluctantly goes to Freyr.Byock (2006:45).

High states that afterward Skaði went back up to the mountains to Þrymheimr and recites a stanza where Skaði skis around, hunts animals with a bow, and lives in her fathers old house. In chapter 24 begins, which describes Njörðr as the father of two beautiful and powerful children: Freyr and Freyja.Byock (2006:35). In chapter 37, after Freyr has spotted the beautiful jötunn [[Gerðr]], he becomes overcome with sorrow, and refuses to sleep, drink, or talk. Njörðr then sends for Skírnir to find out who he seems to be so angry at, and, not looking forward to being treated roughly, Skírnir reluctantly goes to Freyr.Byock (2006:45).

====''Skáldskaparmál''====

====''Skáldskaparmál''====

Chapter 7 follows and provides various kennings for Freyr, including referring to him as the son of Njörðr. This is followed by an excerpt from a work by the 10th-century skald [[Egill Skallagrímsson]] that references Njörðr (here anglicized as "Niord"):

In chapter 7 follows and provides various kennings for Freyr, including referring to him as the son of Njörðr. This is followed by an excerpt from a work by the 10th-century skald [[Egill Skallagrímsson]] that references Njörðr (here anglicized as "Niord"):

Further into chapter 4, Odin appoints Njörðr and Freyr as [[gothi|priests]] of [[Blót|sacrificial offerings]], and they became gods among the Æsir. Freyja is introduced as a daughter of Njörðr, and as the priestess at the sacrifices. In the saga, Njörðr is described as having once wed his unnamed sister while he was still among the Vanir, and the couple produced their children Freyr and Freyja from this union, though this custom was forbidden among the Æsir.

Further into chapter 4, Odin appoints Njörðr and Freyr as [[gothi|priests]] of [[Blót|sacrificial offerings]], and they became gods among the Æsir. Freyja is introduced as a daughter of Njörðr, and as the priestess at the sacrifices. In the saga, Njörðr is described as having once wed his unnamed sister while he was still among the Vanir, and the couple produced their children Freyr and Freyja from this union, though this custom was forbidden among the Æsir.

Chapter 5 relates that Odin gave all of his temple priests dwelling places and good estates, in Njörðr's case being [[Nóatún (mythology)|Nóatún]].Hollander (2007:10). Chapter 8 states that Njörðr married a woman named Skaði, though she would not have intercourse with him. Skaði then marries Odin, and the two had numerous sons.Hollander (2007:12).

In chapter 5 relates that Odin gave all of his temple priests dwelling places and good estates, in Njörðr's case being [[Nóatún (mythology)|Nóatún]].Hollander (2007:10). In chapter 8 states that Njörðr married a woman named Skaði, though she would not have intercourse with him. Skaði then marries Odin, and the two had numerous sons.Hollander (2007:12).

In chapter 9, Odin dies and Njörðr takes over as ruler of the Swedes, and he continues the sacrifices. The Swedes recognize him as their king, and pay him tribute. Njörðr's rule is marked with peace and many great crops, so much so that the Swedes believed that Njörðr held power over the crops and over the prosperity of mankind. During his rule, most of the Æsir die, their bodies are burned, and sacrifices are made by men to them. Njörðr has himself "marked for" Odin and he dies in his bed. Njörðr's body is burnt by the Swedes, and they weep heavily at his tomb. After Njörðr's reign, his son Freyr replaces him, and he is greatly loved and "blessed by good seasons like his father."Hollander (2007:13).

In chapter 9, Odin dies and Njörðr takes over as ruler of the Swedes, and he continues the sacrifices. The Swedes recognize him as their king, and pay him tribute. Njörðr's rule is marked with peace and many great crops, so much so that the Swedes believed that Njörðr held power over the crops and over the prosperity of mankind. During his rule, most of the Æsir die, their bodies are burned, and sacrifices are made by men to them. Njörðr has himself "marked for" Odin and he dies in his bed. Njörðr's body is burnt by the Swedes, and they weep heavily at his tomb. After Njörðr's reign, his son Freyr replaces him, and he is greatly loved and "blessed by good seasons like his father."Hollander (2007:13).

===Svafrþorinn===

===Svafrþorinn===

In the stanza 8 of the poem "[[Fjölsvinnsmál]]", [[Svafrþorinn]] is stated as the father of [[Menglöð]] by an unnamed mother, who the hero [[Svipdagr]] seeks. Menglöð has often been theorized as the goddess Freyja, and according to this theory, Svafrþorinn would therefore be Njörðr. The theory is complicated by the etymology of the name ''Svafrþorinn'' (''þorinn'' meaning 'brave' and ''svafr'' meaning 'gossip' or possibly being connected to ''sofa'' 'sleep'), which [[Rudolf Simek]] says makes little sense when attempting to connect it to Njörðr.{{Sfn|Simek|1996|p=305}}

In stanza 8 of the poem "[[Fjölsvinnsmál]]", [[Svafrþorinn]] is stated as the father of [[Menglöð]] by an unnamed mother, who the hero [[Svipdagr]] seeks. Menglöð has often been theorized as the goddess Freyja, and according to this theory, Svafrþorinn would therefore be Njörðr. The theory is complicated by the etymology of the name ''Svafrþorinn'' (''þorinn'' meaning 'brave' and ''svafr'' meaning 'gossip' or possibly being connected to ''sofa'' 'sleep'), which [[Rudolf Simek]] says makes little sense when attempting to connect it to Njörðr.{{Sfn|Simek|1996|p=305}}

==Modern influence==

==Modern influence==