Þrúðr - Goddess of Norse Mythology

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Þrúðr, the Norse goddess of strength and healing, depicted in this artwork with her powerful aura and serene expression.

Þrúðr (pronounced: "thruthr") also known as Thrud or Thrúd, is a goddess in Norse mythology who represents strength and power. She is the daughter of the god of thunder, Thor, and his consort Sif.

The name "Þrúðr" in Old Norse runes is written as:

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As the daughter of Thor, Þrúðr is associated with thunder and lightning. She was considered a weather-ruling goddess, and her anger was said to bring dark rain clouds and storms. On the other hand, her good humor was said to turn the sky the color of her blue eyes.

Þrúðr was also known as a patroness of healers, as she was a healer herself. As a Valkyrie, she was said to alleviate the suffering of the wounded on the battlefield.

While very little is known about Þrúðr, she is mentioned in a few sources. In Skáldskaparmál, a book by Snorri Sturluson, Thor is referred to as "father of Thrúd" (faðir Þrúðar), confirming her status as his daughter. In addition, a valkyrie named Thrud is mentioned in Grímnismál, a poem in the Poetic Edda.

One story involving Þrúðr is found in the Alvíssmál, a poem in the Poetic Edda. In the poem, the dwarf Alvíss proposes marriage to Thor's daughter, whom he does not name. Thor, not wishing his daughter to marry a dwarf, quizzes Alvíss all night on various topics until the first rays of dawn turn the dwarf to stone. While it is not certain that the unnamed daughter in this poem is Þrúðr, many scholars believe that it is likely.

Another reference to Þrúðr is found in the Ragnarsdrápa, a poem by Bragi Boddason. In the poem, the giant Hrungnir is referred to as the "captor of Thrúðr" (Þrúðar þjófr). However, this story is not mentioned in any other source.

In conclusion, Þrúðr is a goddess in Norse mythology who represents strength, power, and healing. While very little is known about her, she is mentioned in a few sources, including Skáldskaparmál and Alvíssmál. As the daughter of Thor, she was associated with thunder and lightning, and her healing abilities made her a patroness of healers.


Please note that the information provided about Þrúðr and Norse mythology is complex and may be subject to interpretation and debate. The myths and stories of Norse mythology have evolved and been passed down through oral tradition and written accounts, and there may be variations in the way they are told and understood. This information should be used as a general reference and not as a definitive source on the subject.


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