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03/04/2026

Lofn is a minor Norse goddess associated with comfort, forbidden love, and the arrangement of marriages, acting as a gentle deity who defies restrictions to unite couples.

Belonging to the Aesir tribe, she is mentioned in the Prose Edda as receiving permission from Odin or F***g to arrange unions, often despite social prohibitions.

Key Aspects of Lofn

Goddess of Forbidden Love: Lofn specializes in facilitating marriages that are considered taboo or prohibited, focusing on nurturing affection.

Name Meaning: Her name is believed to derive from the Old Norse word lof, which translates to "permission" or "praise".

Role in Mythology: According to Snorri Sturluson’s Gylfaginning, she is incredibly gentle and accessible, helping those who call upon her to achieve union.

Scholarly Theories: Some scholars, such as Rudolf Simek, suggest that Lofn might be a functional title or another name for the goddess F***g.

Modern Interpretations: She is often viewed as a champion of unconventional relationships.

Other References: A crater on Jupiter's moon Callisto is named after her.

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Sjöfn

28/03/2026

Sjöfn

Sjöfn (pronounced: "SYOVN") is a goddess in Norse mythology, belonging to the Æsir lineage. She is mentioned briefly in Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda as one of the Ásynjur, the female deities of Norse mythology. According to Snorri, Sjöfn is the goddess of love, with the power to turn the minds of both men and women to love and passion. The Old Norse word "sjafni," meaning "love," is derived from her name.

The name "Sjöfn" in Old Norse runes is written as:

ᛋᛁᚢᚠᚾ

While Sjöfn is only mentioned briefly in the Prose Edda, her name appears in various kennings as a generic goddess name. It is not clear if Sjöfn was ever a major goddess, or if she was simply another name for Freyja or F***g, two other prominent goddesses in Norse mythology.

Despite the lack of information about Sjöfn, she is considered among the protective matrons mentioned in the Prose Edda, along with several other Germanic goddesses. Her role as a goddess of love and passion also aligns with similar deities in other mythologies, such as Aphrodite in Greek mythology and Venus in Roman mythology.