Also called Hlin.
Their story
Snorri says Hlín is appointed to protect people whom Frigg wishes to save from danger, and that from her comes the saying that one who escapes "finds refuge". In Völuspá the grief of Hlín at Odin's death at Ragnarök is mentioned, where the name seems to be used for Frigg herself.
Best times to give to them
- in danger or fear
- at times of grief
- Fridays, alongside Frigg
What they like being given
- a candle for someone who needs protecting
- a blanket given to someone in need
- water or juice
How to honour them
- Ask her to shelter someone you are worried about.
- Offer refuge or comfort to someone in trouble as an act of devotion.
How they can help you
- feeling protected
- protecting loved ones
- grief and consolation
Symbols
- a shield
- a sheltering cloak
She may be a separate goddess or simply a name of Frigg.
Sources
- Prose Edda, Gylfaginning 35
- Poetic Edda, Völuspá
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