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njord

/njɔːrd/

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noun

/njɔːrd/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к божеству из скандинавской мифологии, а именно к главе ванов, связанному с морем, ветрами и процветанием, и отцу Фрейра и Фрейи.

A proper noun referring to a deity from Norse mythology, specifically the chief of the Vanir, associated with the sea, winds, and prosperity, and father of Frey and Freya.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Norse sea godC1formal

    In Norse mythology, the chief deity of the Vanir tribe, associated with the sea, winds, wealth, and prosperity. He is the father of Freyr and Freyja.

    ruНьёрд

    • Njord was worshipped by sailors for safe voyages.
    • According to the myths, Njord lived by the sea in a place called Nóatún.
    • Njord's marriage to Skadi was a famous story in Norse legend.