Post by bluefedish on Jan 9, 2008 16:05:01 GMT -5
The Goddess Eir is a quiet Goddess. Mostly known as one of Frigga's handmaidens, little is documented about Eir other then what is found in The Prose Edda, and Svipdagsmal, by Snorri. What is written about her is mostly intuited by those who think of her as one of their Guides, like myself.
Frigga has four Handmaidens. Fulla is the prayer messenger. We look to her for guidance and intercession. Gna, is another messenger Goddess. She is responsible for getting messages over water and through the air on her magickal horse, Hoof-Flourisher. Hiln is the Goddess of protection. She takes care of and keeps safe those men that Frigga has asked protection over. Hiln is also here to help mourners, "kiss away the tears." Last, but not least, The Goddess, Eir. Eir is the Goddess of healing. She teaches her healing to women only.
The Goddess Eir is also the Patron for health care workers. KveldulfR Gundarsson tells us that, " Eir is a Goddess who prefers the gentler and slower methods of healing." Such as those mentioned above.
It is said that the Goddess Eir lives on Mt. Lyfia where she works on healing mind, body and spirit. Using many magickal and natural techniques, Eir is able to provide healing to those that are in need. She also teaches her knowledge to women who are patient enough to wait and listen to her. Eir uses magickal herbs that she has found from all over the world, but this is not all, for to produce healing, one must invoke healing on all levels. With this in mind, The Goddess Eir will use Aromatherapy, Crystal Therapy, Stone Therapy, Counseling, and Chakra Balancing just to name a few alternative methods. Other methods that she has been known to use for healing are; Flower Essences, Herboloby, Shamanic Retrieval Techniques, and Massage.
The Goddess Eir has several different ways of saying and pronouncing her name. A few of these are: Aer and Iaer. The Worterbuch, page 97 defines Eir's name as being derived from words meaning to honor or worship. The Norse noun, "eir" means graciousness, mildness. Related to it is the verb, eira which means to care for, to help or please.
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Frigga has four Handmaidens. Fulla is the prayer messenger. We look to her for guidance and intercession. Gna, is another messenger Goddess. She is responsible for getting messages over water and through the air on her magickal horse, Hoof-Flourisher. Hiln is the Goddess of protection. She takes care of and keeps safe those men that Frigga has asked protection over. Hiln is also here to help mourners, "kiss away the tears." Last, but not least, The Goddess, Eir. Eir is the Goddess of healing. She teaches her healing to women only.
The Goddess Eir is also the Patron for health care workers. KveldulfR Gundarsson tells us that, " Eir is a Goddess who prefers the gentler and slower methods of healing." Such as those mentioned above.
It is said that the Goddess Eir lives on Mt. Lyfia where she works on healing mind, body and spirit. Using many magickal and natural techniques, Eir is able to provide healing to those that are in need. She also teaches her knowledge to women who are patient enough to wait and listen to her. Eir uses magickal herbs that she has found from all over the world, but this is not all, for to produce healing, one must invoke healing on all levels. With this in mind, The Goddess Eir will use Aromatherapy, Crystal Therapy, Stone Therapy, Counseling, and Chakra Balancing just to name a few alternative methods. Other methods that she has been known to use for healing are; Flower Essences, Herboloby, Shamanic Retrieval Techniques, and Massage.
The Goddess Eir has several different ways of saying and pronouncing her name. A few of these are: Aer and Iaer. The Worterbuch, page 97 defines Eir's name as being derived from words meaning to honor or worship. The Norse noun, "eir" means graciousness, mildness. Related to it is the verb, eira which means to care for, to help or please.
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