Also called Gna.
Their story
Gná is sent by Frigg on errands through all the worlds, riding the horse Hófvarpnir, "hoof-thrower", which runs across sky and sea. Snorri preserves a short exchange in which some Vanir see her pass overhead and ask what flies there, and she answers that she does not fly but fares through the air on Hófvarpnir.
Best times to give to them
- before a journey
- before sending an important message
- Fridays, alongside Frigg
What they like being given
- a horse figurine
- an apple
- a letter written and kept for her
How to honour them
- Ask her to speed a message or letter safely on its way.
- Deliver a promised message or favour promptly in her honour.
How they can help you
- communication
- safe travel
- getting things done quickly
Symbols
- the horse Hófvarpnir
- the sky
- a messenger's staff
Known only from Snorri and a few kennings.
Sources
- Prose Edda, Gylfaginning 35
More Norse goddesses
- Frigg Queen of Asgard, keeper of the hearth
- Sif The golden-haired, wife of Thor
- Freyja The Lady, mistress of seiðr and love
- Iðunn Keeper of the apples of youth
- Hel Keeper of the realm of the dead
- Eir The best of physicians
- Sága Keeper of stories, who drinks with Odin
- Gefjon The giving one, ploughwoman of Zealand