Hawaiian and Pacific (All Terms)
From All Skies Encyclopaedia
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann
the culture
Sky
Milky Way
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 |
notes
Here is an overview on Norse asterism names
| Runes | Old Norse | Etymological Meaning, when possible | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asar Bardagi | Battlefield of the Æsir | ||
| Aurvandils tá | Aurwandill's Toe |
References
- References (general)





