Ástar-gyðja
Old Norse Dictionary - ástar-gyðja
Meaning of Old Norse word "ástar-gyðja"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- ástar-gyðja
- u, f, the goddess of love (Venus), Edda (pref.) 149, Al. 6.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛅᛋᛏᛅᚱ-ᚴᚢᚦᛁᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
- l.
- line.
- pref.
- preface.
Works & Authors cited:
- Al.
- Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
- Edda
- Edda. (C. I.)