Because of this story, “Freya’s tears” became a kenning, or poetic circumlocution, used to represent the word “gold” in Norse poetry. When her husband leaves her to wander the Earth (more on him below), she cries tears of gold. Throughout the mythology, Freya is associated with gold. However, with so little from the ‘Viking era’ surviving, and much of it being oral in origin, I’m following in the bastardising bardic tradition. Do we expect our shield-maidens to receive lesser rewards if I repent? Our match is fated, so we must commit to-”Īpologies to those who know their Norse mythology and folklore, as I’ve taken a few liberties here. “Freyja shed tears of gold when I left to wander the Earth.
His grin captivates as the jukebox plays ‘All You Need Is Love’. Oðinn hesitates and I fear my truth-quest is doomed. But I foresee another rival – Freyja, Njörðr’s daughter.” Frigg will view me as a threat… to marriage-purity. “-and you tell all your conquests that.” I point to my face, then wink. “I sacrificed one sight-light for my wisdom and presage. Will you be one with me – my Snow Queen? If wished I will break the rings binding you to Njörðr.” Oðinn says, “I desire you forever by my side, Skaði, my goddess, giantess, huntress and snow-stealth specialist. It’s not the feet but what goes with them – and how you use them and where.” “Do you seek to hide from me? That footwork was a falsity fabricated by the Mischief-Maker. These aren’t my son Baldr’s, but my heart is bolder.” Music drifts across the celebrating crowd as he laughs and offers to remove his boots. Is this heart-bait truly given? Or another trick?” I laugh, louder than when Loki tussled with a goat then cheated me. “Will this do, Snow-Stepper? Or do you want something more precious? You’ve already won every gold medal.” He feels familiar even disguised, and I tease the truth. Then I turn my gaze on the handsome stranger. I smile then celebrate with my people as the Nordic countries sweep the podium, taking gold, silver, and bronze. We all have our favourites in the final of the Women’s 10k cross-country, though all have learnt my arts.īut we cheer loudest whenever a Scandinavian competitor poles ahead of desperate rivals, and we toast the shield-maidens’ prowess.Ī strong arm clasps my shoulder, and a seductive voice says, “We’ve bred them strong and swift in our lands. The winter-blanket glistens under the silver-face, and I enter the central mead-hall.Įveryone is enthralled by the glowing screen showing the Beijing Winter Olympics. Silent-fall settles as I skill-slide into the rural resort near Thrutheimr, my alpine abode. Time to leave him for the serene silence of my mountains. So now, Njörðr believes in this false fetish, saying, “See what this gorgeous god can do, and the skill’s all down to fantastic footwork.”Īll I want is real romance. But not Baldr the Beautiful’s as I desired. But he won’t teach me, even though as the snow-ski specialist I taught him my arts. He insists I admire him showing off his talent. Sail-boarding, surfing, and today water skiing. Not what I craved, yet my husband Njörðr expects me to enjoy my days at his Nóatún home beside the whale’s way, watching him play. Seagull squadrons screech and thieve my food as they assault me. The din as Ægir’s dreaded daughters crash against the rocks, sending salt spray skyward.
Gold medals are gifted through divine skills and love.Ĭonstant clamour engulfs my ears. #atozchallenge #IWSG #WEP/IWSG #WEP/IWSG Challenge Alternate History Alternative History Angela Ackerman apocalypse A to Z Challenge Azure Spark Becca Puglisi Blogging from A to Z Challenge book review Canada Chasseur Cloak and Dagger Challenge crime fiction crime murder mystery cyber-mystery Dark Matter anthology diversity editing equestrian eventing fantasy Fates Maelstrom Fiction writing folklore Gaming Gossamer Flames Gossamer Steel greenpunk Health History of Kanata Idaho Insecure Writer Insecure Writers Support Group inspiration Interview IWSG IWSG Anthology Kanata Kristina Stanley Lord of the Rings Massively multiplayer online role-playing game MMORPG Multiple sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis symptoms mystery NaNoWriMo National Novel Writing Month Norse mythology North Wales novels Publishing reading review roland clarke short stories Snowdonia Snowdon Shadows Sparkle Anwyl Spiral of Hooves steampunk The Witcher Viking Age Voyagers: The Third Ghost Wales War of 1812 WEP + IWSG WEP Challenge Writers Resources Writing WWII Archives
0 kommentar(er)
