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Fadir (fä′dir). Heimdall visits, [153]
“Faerie Queene.” Girdle in, [242]
Fafnir (faf′nir). Son of Hreidmar, [270]; gold seized by, [273]; Sigurd goes to slay, [275], [276], [277]; Gudrun eats heart of, [283]; personification of cold and darkness, [297], [364]; compared to Python, [363]
Fairy Rings. Magic spell of, [246]
Fairyland. Alf-heim is, [117]
Farbauti (far-bou′tē) Same as Bergelmir, [217]
Faroe Islands. Thor’s name in, [83]
Fates. Yggdrasil sprinkled by, [14]; compared to Norns, [166], [357], [358]
Father Fine. Outwitted by Esbern, [241]
February. Vali’s month is, [165]
Feng. Same as Odin, [275]
Fenia (fen′yȧ). Giantess slave of Frodi, [128]
Fenris (fen′ris). Birth and capture of, [90]; story of, [90]–94; shoe to defend Vidar against, [159]; prediction concerning, [160]; Hel related to, [180]; birth of, [218]; Loki, father of, [232]; released from bonds, [331]; Loki leads, [333]; death of, [335]; Tyr alone dare face, [353]; compared to Nemean lion, [357]; compared to Pyrrhus, [361]
Fensalir (fen′säl-ir). Frigga’s palace, [43]; Frigga spinning in, [203]
Fialar (fyāl′ar). 1. Kvasir slain by, [95]. 2. Red cock of Valhalla, [331]
Fimbul-winter (fim′bul-win-ter). Prediction of coming, [209]; terror of people at approach of, [330]; Greek equivalent, [361]
Finite Nature. Of gods, [9]
Finnish Mountains. Helgé absent on a foray amongst, [327]
Finns. Hermod visits the, [155]
Fiöllnir (fyẽl′nir). Same as Odin, [275]
Fiolnir (fyol′nir). Birth of, [122]
Fiorgyn (fyôr′gēn). Genealogy of, [38]; Frigga, daughter of, [42]
Flax. Discovery of, [51]–53
Flitch. Of bacon, [126], [127]
Flora. Nanna compared to, [360]
Folkvang (fōk′vang). Freya’s home, [77], [131]; warriors and wives in, [132]; Loki enters, [149]
Forenoon. Part of day, [9]
Fornjotnr (fôrn-yōt′nr). Same as Ymir, [217]; giants descended from, [232]
Forseti (fôr-set′e). God of justice, [142]–145; Greek equivalent for, [356]; the land of, [144]
Fraananger (frā-nan′ger). Loki takes refuge in, [226]
Framnäs (fram′näs). Ingeborg and Thorsten dwell at, [303]; Frithiof dwells at, [306], [317]
France. Golden age in, [56]; Oberon, fairy king in, [248]
Franconia. Conquered by Odin, [40]
Frankish. Kings’ descent, [232]; queen marries giant, [362]
Frankland. Hindarfiall in, [278]
Franks. Worship of Tyr among the, [89]; martial games of the, [89]
Frau Gode (frou gō′dā). Same as Frigga, [57]
Frau Holle (hol-le). Same as Frigga, [51]
Frau Venus. Same as Holda, [53]
Frederick Barbarossa. Wild Hunt led by, [26]
Freki (frek′ē). Odin’s wolf, [17], [347]
French Revolution. Wild Hunt announces, [26]
Frey (frī). Comes to Asgard, [15], [111]; present for, [65]; Gullin-bursti and Skidbladnir for, [67]; toast to, [116]; god of summer, [117]–138; Freya, sister of, [131]; rides with Freya, [135]; Freya said to marry, [137]; sword of, [242]; elves governed by, [246]; deprived of power, [248]; weapon of, a stag’s horn, [334]; fights Surtr, [335]; death of, [335]; boar of, [351]; Greek equivalent, [354], [355]
Freya (frīȧ′). Comes to Asgard, [15], [111]; Hrungnir wants, [74]; Loki borrows falcon plumes of, [77], [107]; anger of, [70]; Thor borrows garments of, [78]; Thor personates, [79]; Freya, goddess of beauty, [78], [131]–138; Friday sacred to, [135]; Loki steals necklace of, [149], [217]; the earth is, [150]; Valkyrs led by, [131], [174]; promised to giant, [221]; gods fear to lose, [222]; dwarfs made necklace for, [134], [242]; Greek equivalents, [349], [352], [355]
Freygerda (frī-gẽr′dȧ). Wife of Fridleef, [128]
Friday. Sacred to Freya, [135]
Fridleef (frid′lāf). Same as Frey, [128]
Frigga (frig′ȧ). Sits on Hlidskialf, [16]; Odin disguises himself by advice of, [32]; Agnar fostered by, [34]; Odin outwitted by, [36], [45]; wife of, Vili and Ve, [37]; Odin’s wife, [38]; seven sons of, [40]; goddess of earth, [40]–58; goddess of atmosphere, [42]; secrecy of, [42]; worshipped with Odin, [51]; Thor, son of, [59]; Nerthus same as, [112]; Freya same as, [131]; Uller marries, [139]; Balder and Hodur, sons of, [197]; Balder’s depression noticed by, [198]; all things swear to, [199]; Loki wrests secret from, [203], [204]; Hermod departs at request of, [205]; the hope of, [209]; emblem of earth, [214]; grants Rerir’s wish, [252]; Greek equivalents, [348], [349], [352], [360]
Frisians (friz′ianz). Want new laws, [143]; tradition of, [235]
Frithiof (frĭt′yof). Story of, [298]–328; Saga put into verse by Tegnér, [298]; birth of, [304]; son of Thorsten, [304]; Angurvadel, sword of, [243]; Völund ring, possesses, [307]; loves Ingeborg, [305]; home of, [306]; sues for hand of Ingeborg, [307]; suit of rejected, [308]; Ingeborg’s brothers ask aid of, [309]; meets Ingeborg in temple, [310]; tries to make terms with Kings, [311]; journey to Orkney Islands, [312]; in tempest, [312]; fights Atlé, [315]; visits Angantyr, [316]; returns to Framnäs, [317]; goes into exile, [319]; becomes a pirate, [319]; visits Sigurd Ring, [320]; Ingeborg recognises, [321]; loyalty of, [323]; rebuilds temple, [327]; marries Ingeborg, [325], [327]; comparison, [363]
Fro. Same as Frey, [117], [126], [355]
Frodi (frō′dē). Mill of, [128]; rule of, [128]; death of, [129]
Fulla (ful′ȧ). Attendant of Frigga, [44], [47]; Nanna sends ring to, [211]
Funfeng (fun′feng). Ægir’s servant, [188]; Loki jealous of, [225]
Fylgie (fīl′gye). Guardian spirit, [171]