Frey << fray >>, also called Freyr << frayr >>, was the god of agriculture and fertility in Norse mythology. He was the son of the god Njord and the giantess Skadi. Frey’s twin sister, Freyja, was the Norse goddess of love and fertility. Both belonged to the Vanir, a special group of peace-loving gods.
Myths tell how Frey flew over the earth and water in a chariot pulled by a boar named Golden Bristle. These myths also tell how Frey sailed the seas in a ship large enough to hold all the gods. When Frey was not using his ship, he folded it up and carried it in his pocket.
Before Christianity came to Scandinavia, farmers traveled with an image of Frey in their wagons. They believed this practice made their crops thrive. Many ancient Scandinavian families claimed to be descended from Frey because they thought his presence guaranteed a plentiful harvest and peace.
