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Eir - Definition and Overview

In Norse mythology Eir ("help" or "mercy") is a goddess of the Æsir; she knew the medicinal properties of herbs and was capable of resurrection. Only women could learn the art of healing in Scandinavia. She was good friends with Frigg.

She is only briefly mentioned in Snorri Sturluson's Edda and in some kennings.


Norse mythology
The Nine Worlds of Norse Mythology
People, places and things: Deities | Giants | Dwarves | Valkyries
Orthography | Numbers | Runes | Kenning
Elder Edda | Younger Edda | Skald | Sagas | Later influence

Example Usage of Eir

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giovannaf_: to com muiito sono, mas ainda tenho um ingles firmeza as 14h. porque ninguem gosta d Eir pro ingles? Mm
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