Norse (Asterism Names): Difference between revisions
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|Bifröst | |Bifröst | ||
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|Freyju vagn | |Fiskikarlar | ||
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|Freyja's Chariot | |Freyja's Chariot | ||
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|Freys sigð | |[[Freys sigð]] | ||
|Freyr's Sickle | |Freyr's Sickle | ||
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|Himinbjǫrg | |[[Himinbjǫrg]] | ||
|Heimdall's Castle | |Heimdall's Castle | ||
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|Ván | |[[Ván]] | ||
|River Van | |River Van | ||
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|Þjaza augu | |[[Þjaza augu]] | ||
|Thiazi's Eyes | |Thiazi's Eyes | ||
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|Þórr | |[[Þórr]] | ||
|Thor | |Thor | ||
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|Þórs vagn | |[[Þórs vagn]] | ||
|Thor's Chariot | |Thor's Chariot | ||
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Revision as of 06:18, 8 May 2026
Authors: Youla Azkarrula, 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 Norse asterism names
| Runes | Old Norse | Etymological Meaning, when possible | Commentary |
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| Asar Bardagi | Battlefield of the Æsir | ||
| Aurvandils tá | Aurwandill's Toe | ||
| Bifrǫst | Bifröst | ||
| Fiskikarlar | Fisherman | ||
| Freyju vagn | Freyja's Chariot | ||
| Freys sigð | Freyr's Sickle | ||
| Himinbjǫrg | Heimdall's Castle | ||
| Himinhjǫrð | Ox's Head | ||
| Hræsvélgr | Eagle Giant | ||
| Hvergelmir | Boiling Well | ||
| Jormungandr | Midgard Serpent | ||
| Mímis brunnr | Mimir's Well | ||
| Rátatǫskr | Ratatosk | ||
| Úlfs Keptr | Jaw of the Wolf | ||
| Urðarbrunnr | Well of Urðr | ||
| Ván | River Van | ||
| Þjaza augu | Thiazi's Eyes | ||
| Þórr | Thor | ||
| Þórs vagn | Thor's Chariot |
