Also called the Clever.
Their story
Snorri says Snotra is wise and courteous, and that from her name a clever man or woman is called snotr. The Hávamál also praises the snotr, the sensible person, many times. No story of her survives.
Best times to give to them
- before hosting guests
- before a formal meeting
- when you need to keep your temper
What they like being given
- a well-set table
- a thank-you note
- tea or juice
How to honour them
- Treat guests with real courtesy and dedicate your hospitality to her.
- Count to ten before a sharp reply and thank her afterwards.
How they can help you
- tact
- self-control
- hospitality
- wise behaviour
Symbols
- a well-laid table
- a quiet smile
Known only from Snorri's list of goddesses.
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