Norse (Asterism Names): Difference between revisions
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|Moon | |Moon | ||
| | |Máni is a god | ||
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Revision as of 15:14, 20 January 2026
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann
The Old Norse culture is a Pre-Christian pagan culture in Northern Europe. Many sources on astronomical information are preserved in the works of (early) Christian missionaries, implying possible framing.
Solar System Names
| Traditional Signs | Old Norse | English | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sól | Sun | Sól is a goddess | |
| Máni | Moon | Máni is a god | |
| Málsstjarna | Mercury | Odin's star | |
| Blóðstjarna or | Venus | ||
| Friggjarstjarna | Frigg/Freyja's star | ||
| Þrekstjarna | Mars | Týr's star | |
| Meginstjarna | Jupiter | Thor's star | |
| Gnógleiksstjarna | Saturn | "Star of Plenty", Njörðr's star |
Here is an overview on all Persian Star names
| Runes | Old Norse | Etymological Meaning, when possible | Commentary |
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