Gersemi

In Norse mythology, Gersemi (Old Norse: "treasure") is the daughter of Freyja and Óðr, and the twin sister of Hnoss. She comes from the Vanir tribe and is the goddess of beauty, adoration and freedom. Gersemi is also linked with care, precious valuables, gifts —especially small ones and handmade presents— passion and respect.

Name

The Old Norse name Gersemi means 'treasure', something which is considered precious or valuable. It is most likely a derivative of the unattested Old Norse noun *gersamr, compared with the Icelandic gersemi or the Old Swedish gärsimi ('treasure'), and with the Danish gjørsum (a special fine imposed on a manslaughterer).

References

1 2 Orchard 1997, p. 54.
↑ Orchard 1997, p. 67.
1 2 de Vries 1962, pp. 164–165.

Bibliography

de Vries, Jan (1962). Altnordisches Etymologisches Worterbuch (1977 ed.). Brill. ISBN 978-90-04-05436-3. {{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help)
Orchard, Andy (1997). Dictionary of Norse Myth and Legend. Cassell. ISBN 978-0-304-34520-5.

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[FOOTNOTEOrchard199754-1] 1 2 Orchard 1997, p. 54.

[FOOTNOTEOrchard199767-2] Orchard 1997, p. 67.

[FOOTNOTEde_Vries1962164–165-3] 1 2 de Vries 1962, pp. 164–165.