Freya's Nine Names

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Freya's Nine Names
by Heidh Assvanar

© 1999,2000 Heidh Assvanar

Hail Freya, Lady of Dark and Light,
Lovely Lady of Day and of Night.
Brisingamen owner of Blessings Bright,
Hail to our Mistress of Magic and Might!

Hail Gullveig, the thrice Burned, thrice reBorn,
Vanir Victor lives Ever and Anon.

Hail Heidh, Seith Witch, the Comely and Clever,
To Wise Women, She is welcome Ever.

Hail Hreda, sultry Seductress of Spring,
Lascivious Lady of Noatun's King.

Hail Mengloth, the sensuous Sun Bride,
Nine Healing Maids, ever at Her side.

Hail Syr, the Sovereign of the Sun,
Wise Warrior of battles Waged and Won.

Hail Mardoll, the Sovereign of the Seas,
Bright Benefactress of Comfort and Ease.

Hail Gefn, the Giver, Her touch doth Heal,
Powerful Patroness of Wealth and Weal.

Hail Horn, Flax and Fate, She silently spins,
Always All_Knowing, troth and trust She wins.

Hail Heithrun, Wild and Wanton ay She rides,
In Frosty Forests, under Deep Dark skies.

Praise to the Ladies of Dark and Light!
Praise to the Ladies of Day and Night!
Praise to Freia, our Mistress of Might!
Praise Her Nine Names and Their Blessings Bright!