Hnossa

Hnossa
   In Nordic myth one of the Asynjor. She was the daughter of Freyja and was so beautiful that the word ‘hnosir’ was subsequently used to describe things of beauty.

Who’s Who in non-classical mythology . . 2014.

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  • Freyja —    In Nordic myth one of the Asynjor and wife of Odin and mother of Hnossa. She appears to have been originally a moon goddess and to have travelled in a chariot drawn by two cats, and also to have been priestess of a clan having a hawk totem.… …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

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