What is another word for njord?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛnd͡ʒˈɔːd] (IPA)

Synonyms for Njord:

What are the hypernyms for Njord?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    deity, norse god, fertility deity, Norse mythology figure, Scandinavian god, Sea Deity, Vanir god.

Usage examples for Njord

njord took to wife Skadi, the daughter of the giant Thjassi.
"The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson"
Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
She preferred dwelling in the abode formerly belonging to her father, which is situated among rocky mountains, in the region called Thrymheim, but njord loved to reside near the sea.
"The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson"
Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
One day, when njord came back from the mountains to Noatun, he thus sang- "'Of mountains I'm weary, Not long was I there, Not more than nine nights; But the howl of the wolf Methought sounded ill To the song of the swan-bird.
"The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson"
Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson

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