Fjörgyn

This article contains lore based on real-life sources from Norse mythology as introduced from the God of War Norse era.

Fjörgyn was a Jötunn and Goddess. She was also a wife of Odin, the mother of Thor and grandmother of Magni, Modi and Thrúd.

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Who is Fjörgyn in Norse mythology?

In Norse mythology, Fjörgyn is a Jötunn and Goddess, also known as Jörð, the personification of the earth. She is the wife of Odin and mother of Thor, hence the grandmother of Magni, Modi, and Thrúd. It is implied that Thor played a role in Fjörgyn's demise.

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What is the relationship between Fjörgyn and Thor?

Fjörgyn, a Goddess and Giantess, is the mother of Thor. She was one of Odin's beloved wives, despite his known disdain for her race, the Jötnar. Thor's sentiments towards his mother, Fjörgyn, are unclear. Although Thor appeared to hold his family in high regard, he was cognizant of his mother's Jötunn heritage. Fjörgyn's passing deeply affected Odin.

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What other names is Fjörgyn known by in Norse mythology?

Fjörgyn, a figure in Norse mythology, is also recognized as Jörð and Hlóðyn. These alternate names represent the personification of the earth. Additionally, Fjörgyn is classified as an Aesir Goddess and a giantess.

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What is the significance of Fjörgyn being referred to as an Aesir Goddess?

Fjörgyn, also known as Jörð and Hlóðyn, is an Aesir Goddess and a giantess in Norse mythology. She is one of Odin's partners and the mother of Aesir gods Thor and Meili. In another Norse narrative, she is the sister of Rán and Nerthus, making her Heimdall's grandaunt. Fjörgyn is also the grandmother of Magni, Modi, and Thrúd.

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Who are the children and grandchildren of Fjörgyn in Norse mythology?

In Norse mythology, Fjörgyn is recognized as the mother of Thor, who she bore with Odin. Her grandchildren, through Thor, are Magni, Modi, and Thrúd.

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Norse Mythology[]

In Norse mythology, Jörð (meaning "earth") was a Norse Goddess and/or Jötun the personification of earth. Fjörgyn and Hlóðyn are considered to be other names for Jörð. According to Rudolf Simek, she is referred to as an Aesir Goddess, even though she is also called a giantess. In Gylfaginning, she is described as one of Odin's sexual partners. Her relationship with Odin produced two sons, Thor and Meili, both of whom are Aesir gods and live in Asgard with Odin. In another version of Norse Mythology she is the sister of Heimdall's grandmother Rán and Freya's mother Nerthus making her the grandaunt to Heimdall and aunt to Freya & Freyr.

In the God of War Series[]

Before God of War (2018)[]

Fjörgyn was a Goddess and Giantess, one of Odin's wives and great loves, despite his apparent hatred for her entire race, the Jötnar. The two bore a son named Thor, who would also inherit his father's hatred of the Jötnar.

Fjörgyn would later pass away due to unspecified circumstances. Her death left Odin sad and lonely for many ages. His advisor Mimir came to believe that Odin longed for a replacement for Fjörgyn, and that was what inspired him to end the Aesir-Vanir War via a marriage to the Vanir Goddess Freya. Odin felt love once again, but it didn't last, as he continued seeking knowledge and the extermination of the Jötnar, eventually ending his marriage to Freya.

God of War Ragnarök[]

Fjörgyn was mentioned by Atreus and Mimir in which the cause of her death is considered "murky at best", as it still remained a mystery, though Mimir isn't sure if he could blame Odin for it, as the All-father wasn't the same after the death of his great love. Mimir was quoted saying "Odin hates the Giants, and they him, but Thor's own mother was the Giantess Fjörgyn—one of Odin's great loves."

Trivia[]

• Fjörgyn is canonically a giantess and a goddess.
• It is implied by one of the Lore Markers that Thor was somehow responsible for Fjörgyn's death, as it mentions that her body shall be borne to "where nevermore the Thunder may find her". In addition, the same Marker says that "for her gift of life, her life was claimed", further supporting this suggestion. It seems to imply that Fjörgyn died in giving birth to Thor.
  • As seen in God of War Ragnarök, Odin is particularly abusive towards Thor and Mimir states that after her death, Odin was never the same.
• Her Greek equivalent is Gaia, both are goddess/personification of the Earth itself. However the series never makes mention of this and even Mimir calls her simply a Jötnar when stating how Odin loved her despite his hatred of her race.
• In norse mythology, Fjörgyn has another son with Odin besides Thor, named Meili, the Norse God of Transition.