In Norse mythology, Gersemi (Old Norse: "treasure") is the daughter of Freyja and Óðr,[1] and the twin sister of Hnoss. She comes from the Aesir tribe and is the goddess of beauty, adoration and freedom.[2]
Gersemi is also linked with care, precious valuables, gifts - especially small ones, handmade presents, passion and respect.
Name
The Old Norse name Gersemi means 'treasure', something which is considered precious or valuable.[1][3] It is most likely a derivative of the unattested Old Norse noun *gersamr, compared with the Icelandic gersemi or the Old Swedish gärsimi ('treasure'), and with the Danish gjørsum (a special fine imposed on a manslaughterer).[3]
References
- 1 2 Orchard 1997, p. 54.
- ↑ Orchard 1997, p. 67.
- 1 2 de Vries 1962, pp. 164–165.
Bibliography
- de Vries, Jan (1962). Altnordisches Etymologisches Worterbuch (1977 ed.). Brill. ISBN 978-90-04-05436-3.
{{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) - Orchard, Andy (1997). Dictionary of Norse Myth and Legend. Cassell. ISBN 978-0-304-34520-5.