Iord

Also Jord, Fiorgyn.  Earth goddess.  Her mother was Nott her father Annar. She is called the “first born” Iord is the mother of Thor by Odin.  She shares similar characteristics with Vanir goddess of the Earth Nerthus..  Her mother was Nott, her father Annar. She is called the “first born”

Iord seems to be a memory of the ancient middle eastern fertility goddess, the mother of all creation symbolized by corn, snakes, birds, lions and swastikas. There is no evidence that Iord was worshipped in the late Viking Age but her ancient importance and strong connections with the thunder god are frequently shown in Norse poetry.

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