Snotra is associated with prudence, self-discipline and wisdom. She is one of the high Aesir goddesses and a handmaiden of Frigga. With her deep knowledge, she bestows forethought to those who pray to her.
Short Facts
Tribe: Aesir
Goddess of: caution, forethought, moderation, prudence, self-control, self-discipline, teaching, and wisdom
Other names: Snotr, Snotri
Old Norse: Snotrɑ
Younger Futhark: ᛋᚾᚢᛏᚱᛅ
Snotra responsibilities
Carefulness, civility, granting self-control, prudence, and wisdom
animals Associated with Snotra
An Atlantic puffin
Snotra weapon/domain of power
Her ability to think clearly, her good sense, her increased knowledge, her preference to always err on the side of caution, her prudence, and her wisdom
The goddess of self-restraint
Snotra is the goddess of prudence, self-discipline, and wisdom. She is a faithful attendant of Frigga and a good friend to Odin Allfather. She is considered to be a high and courteous figure in the Norse Pantheon. Although little is known about her, she is one of the important goddesses of Asgard. Her name means ‘clever’ in Old Norse.
People who pray to Snotra are bestowed with self-restraint and prudence. In fact, those who are moderate in life are often called ‘snorts’ meaning wise and prudent. The kind and gentle goddesss is a great and caring teacher. It is said that she is one of the few goddesses destined to die at Ragnarok.
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Mentions
Snotra is only mentioned in the Prose Edda. In the Gylfaginning book, she appears as a wise and courteous deity; the thirteenth of the Asynjur (Aesir goddesses). She is also referred to in the Skaldskaparmal book.
FAQs
Like some of the other handmaidens of Frigga, we lack essential information about Snotra. Her origins are unknown and apart from her powers, nothing else is revealed. Yet, the old texts speak about her, putting her name in the high ranks of the goddesses of Asgard. She is a protective goddess, watching over the cautious and sensible part of life. To put a woman in such a position says a lot. Women are more self-disciplined and reasonable than men (most of the time that is). So is Snotra, who speaks and acts prudently and guides the impulsive and the reckless. Something which makes her a true sage of the Aesir.
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