Norse (Asterism Names)

Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann

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The approximate extent of Old Norse and related languages in the early 10th century (CC BY Wiglaf and Idjck).

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