About Eir, Goddess of Healing
Eir is the Norse goddess of healing and medicine. She is a member of the Aesir, the group of gods and goddesses who live in Asgard and rule over the Nine Worlds. Eir is revered for her abilities to cure the sick and heal wounds, and is often called upon by the warriors of Valhalla to help heal their injuries.
Eir is portrayed as a gentle and nurturing figure who is deeply concerned with the welfare of others. She has knowledge of herbal remedies and is said to have a vast collection of magic plants and herbs that she uses to cure the sick and injured. She is also depicted as being wise and kind, and her advice is often sought out by the other gods and mortals.
In addition to her role as a healer, Eir is also associated with the ability to soothe the mind and soul. She is often invoked in times of emotional or mental turmoil, and is believed to have the power to calm and heal the troubled mind.
Eir remains an important figure in Norse mythology and is revered for her healing abilities and compassion. She continues to inspire people with her wisdom and courage.
Eir Appearance
The Goddess Eir is a stunningly beautiful woman with flowing blonde hair that cascades down her shoulders in soft curls. She has piercing blue eyes that seem to look deep into your soul, and a warm, gentle smile that makes you feel at ease.
Her body is slender and graceful, with curves in all the right places. She wears a flowing white dress that hugs her curves and drapes elegantly to the ground, adorned with delicate silver and crystal accents.
She carries a staff in her hand, made of polished wood with intricate carvings and a glowing crystal at the top. The staff is a symbol of her power and wisdom, and she holds it with confidence and grace.
Eir exudes a sense of calm and serenity, and her presence is soothing and reassuring. She radiates warmth and kindness, and her beauty is radiant and captivating.
Eir Poem
Goddess Eir, healer of the Norse
Protector of the wounded and the ill
With hands gentle and skilled,
You ease the pain and mend the wounds.
Your touch brings comfort and relief,
To warriors on the battlefield
And to those who suffer in silence.
Goddess Eir, your name is known
For your mercy and your grace,
For your ability to heal
And to restore the wounded soul.
Your wisdom and your knowledge,
Are unmatched in the realm of Asgard,
And your gifts are a blessing
To all who seek your aid.
Goddess Eir, we honor and praise you,
For your selfless devotion to the sick,
For your unwavering dedication
To the wellbeing of the Norse.
We raise our voices in gratitude,
For the gift of your healing touch,
And we offer our thanks and praise,
To the Goddess Eir.
Heathen God, Goddess and Wight Invocations
Written by Ingeborg Nordén, Volmarr Wyrd, and Amarina
The following are invocations for Norse gods, goddesses, and wights. Many are based on kennings from the Skaldskaparmal in the Prose Edda. Please feel free to copy and use any of these invocations on your own website or in your own rituals!
Odin
Hail Odin! Husband of Frigg. All-father. Father of battle. One-eyed god. Many-shaped. Wanderer. Hanged god. Raven god. Spear-thruster. Wish-bringer. Galdr-father. Graybeard. Deep hood. Thief of Odhroerir. Kinsman of Mimir. Lord of the Wild Hunt. Yule rider. Finder of the Runes. God of the Gautar. Ruler of Valhalla!
Frigg
Hail Frigg! Wife of Odin. Mother of Balder. Silent seeress. Ruler of Fensalir. Distaff goddess. Loyal wife and mother. Weaver of Mists!
Thor
Hail Thor! Son of Odin and Jord. Father of Magni, Modi, and Thrud. Husband of Sif. Stepfather of Ullr. Ruler and owner of Mjollnir, the Girdle of Might, and Bilskirnir. Defender of Asgard and Midgard. Enemy and slayer of giants and troll-wives!
Sif
Hail Sif! Wife of Thor. Golden-haired. Mother of Ullr. Grain goddess!
Balder
Hail Balder! Son of Odin and Frigg. Husband of Nanna. Father of Forseti. Owner of Hringhorni and Draupnir. Enemy of Hodr. Hel’s companion. Most fair of gods!
Njord
Hail Njord! Husband of Skadi. Dweller in Noatun. Seafarers god. Descendant of the Vanir. Father of Freyr and Freyja. Lover of boats. Fairest of feet!
Skadi
Hail Skadi! Unhappy bride of Njord. Ski-goddess and snowshoe-goddess. Daughter and avenger of Thjazi. Bow-goddess. Loki’s cold-hearted foe. Inheritor of Thrymheim!
Freyr
Hail Freyr! Son of Njord. Brother of Freyja. Husband of Gerd. Trusted friend of Skirnir. Descendant of the Vanir. Harvest god and wealth-giver. King of Alfheim. Blot-god of the Swedes. Possessor of Skidbladnir, and the boar known as Gullinbursti. Beli’s slayer. Enemy of Surtr. Wielder of the stag-horn. Fruitful one. Sure giver. Father of the Yngling line. Lord of the Volsi!
Gerd
Hail Gerd! Daughter of Gymir. Shining-armed bride of Freyr. Bearer of the icy mead-goblet!
Freyja
Hail Freyja! Daughter of Njord. Sister of Freyr. Descendant of the Vanir. Possessor of Brisingamen. Od’s wife. Vanir-bride. Teacher of seidh. Love goddess. Gold-thirsty one. Queen of witches!
Heimdall
Hail Heimdall. Son of nine mothers. Guardian of the gods. Enemy of Loki, and recoverer of Freyja’s Brisingamen. Owner of the horse Gulltopp. Bifrost’s watchman. All-hearing one. Father of the three kindreds!
Tyr
Hail Tyr! One-handed god. Feeder of the wolf. Battle god. Sword god. Oathbinder. Lawkeeper. Leader of the Thing. Truest and most steadfast of gods!
Mimir
Hail Mimir! Keeper of the wisdom-spring. Odin’s kinsman!
Bragi
Hail Bragi! Idunn’s husband. Inventor of poetry. The long-bearded god. Son of Odin!
Idunn
Hail Idunn! Wife of Bragi. Keeper of the apples of youth. Captive of Thjazi. Vitality goddess.
Vidar
Hail Vidar! Silent god. Possessor of iron shoes. Enemy and slayer of Fenriswolf. Avenger of gods. Son of Odin!
Vali
Hail Vali! Son of Odin and Rind. Stepson of Frigg. Balder’s avenger. Enemy and slayer of Hodr!
Hodr
Hail Hodr! Blind god. Balder’s slayer. Shooter of mistletoe. Son of Odin. Hel’s companion. Vali’s enemy!
Forseti
Hail Forseti! Fair-minded. Baldr’s son. Settler of strife. Even-handed lawgiver. Warder of the holy spring. God of the golden axe. Dweller in Glitnir. Help of the Frisians!
Ullr
Hail Ullr! Son of Sif. Stepson of Thor. Ski god. Bow god. Hunting god. Shield god!
Loki
Hail Loki! Odin’s blood-kin. Son of Farbauti and Laufey. Father of Fenriswolf, and Jormungand. Comrade and table-companion of Odin and the Aesir. Thief of Brisingamen, and Idunn’s Apples. Relative of Sleipnir. Husband of Sigyn. Enemy of gods. Sif’s hair-harmer. Maker of mischief. Cunning god. Accuser and tricker of the gods. Contriver of Balder’s death!
Aegir
Hail Aegir! Husband of Ran. Ale-brewer. Gatherer of sea-gold. Father of the nine waves. Feast-friend of the Aesir and the drowned. Keeper of the great kettle!
Hel
Hail Hel! Keeper of the dead. Hostess of Baldr and Hodr. Half-living one. Garm’s mistress. Dweller in Eljudnir!
Eir
Hail Eir! Dweller on Lyfjaberg. Best of healers!
Holda
Hail Holda! Dweller in Venusberg. Guardian of unborn children. Maker of snow. Giver of flax. Keeper of the waters of fertility. White goddess. Lady of the wild hunt. Overseer of the distaff at Mothers’ Night!
Lofn
Hail Lofn! Helper of lovers unable to wed!
Var
Hail Var! Witness to all oaths. Foe to all who break them!
Saga
Hail Saga! Benchmate of Odin. Lady of Sokkvabekk. Seer of the times. Talespinner!
Nerthus
Hail Nerthus! Sister of Njord. Mother of Freyr and Freyja. Eldest Mother. Bearer of the Harvest. Hidden Goddess!
The Norns
Hail the Norns! Choosers of lives. Writers of Orlog’s runes. Lawspeakers at the Well!
Jord
Hail Jord! Mother of Thor. First Wife of Odin. Daughter of Nott. Goddess of earth!
Sunna
Hail Sunna! Daughter of Glen. Bright rider in the heavens by day. Driver of Alsvin and Arvak. Wearer of Svalin. Day-star. Ever-glow. All-bright. Wolf-chased. Fair-wheel. Grace-shine. Ensnarer of Trolls!
Mani
Hail Mani! Son of Glen. Bright rider in the heavens by night. Fosterer of Hjuki and Bil. Waxer and waner. Year-counter. Wolf-chased. Gleamer. Marker of time. Whirling Wheel!
Disir
Hail the Disir! Ghosts of our kinswomen. Warders at birth and death!
Alfar
Hail the Alfar! Ghosts of our kinsmen. Freyr’s bright followers. Friends of the Aesir!
Dark Elves and Dwarves
Hail the Dark Elves! Dwellers in the hill and barrow. Dvalin’s kin. Brewers of Odhroerir. Upholders of Ymir’s skull. Shapers of the gods’ gifts!
House Wights
Hail the House Wights! Unseen keepers of home. The small ones. The goodfolk!
Einherjar
Hail the Einherjar! Chosen of Odin. Shield-brothers of Valhalla. Warriors at Ragnarok!
Valkyries
Hail the Valkyries! Shield-maidens. Choosers of the slain. Weavers of the battle-web. Riders of storm-wolves. Victory-givers. Wish-maidens of Odin and Freyja!
Hail Nehalennia! Beautiful goddess of the hounds, trade, and sea! Lost lady of the Vanir! Ancestor of Njord, Freyja, and Freyr!
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