Frigga

Frigga is the Queen of Asgard and wife of Odin, mother of Thor, and adoptive mother of Loki. She attempted to keep the peace between the family even when Loki discovered he was the true son of Laufey and became vengeful towards her and her husband.
== Biography ==
=== Early Life ===
==== Raised by Witches ====
During her youth, Frigga was raised by witches, who taught her magic. When she was older, Frigga met Odin, the king of Asgard. The two fell in love and married, whereupon Frigga became the Queen of Asgard. She later gave birth to her and Odin's son, Thor, who would eventually become the God of Thunder.
=== Queen of Asgard ===
==== Raising Thor and Loki ====
: "Do you ever regret sharing your magic with him?""No. You and your father cast large shadows. I had hoped that by sharing my gifts with Loki that he could find some sun for himself.""I admire your optimism."
: ―Thor and Frigga[src]
Frigga was compassionate and nurturing to her son, Thor, and Loki, the son of Laufey whom Odin had brought with him from Jotunheim after the war with the Frost Giants and whom the couple had adopted. She raised both boys with love and warmth, appearing to be a good and wise queen. Aware that Loki felt overshadowed by his father and brother's physical prowess, Frigga trained him in magic, believing that this would give her adoptive son his own ground to stand on next to his brother.
==== Thor's Coronation ====
: "Just remember that you have something even the great Allfather never had.""And what's that?""Me for a mother. Now don't keep your father waiting."
: ―Frigga and Thor[src]
Prior to Thor's coronation to become the new King of Asgard in the wake of Odin's reign, Frigga talked with her son, assuring Thor that it was understandable for him to be nervous. Frigga then participated in the ceremony, standing by Loki as Thor walked through the crowds while showing off Mjølnir and delighting in the crowd's reaction to him as the Warriors Three and Sif enjoyed the display, with Thor even winking at his mother as she tried to get him to calm down.
Frigga watched as Thor stood before all the Asgardians and swore to defend the Nine Realms as the new King of Asgard. However, before Thor could be crowned King, the Frost Giants invaded to steal the Casket of Ancient Winters and return it to Jotunheim, although they failed and were all soon destroyed by the Destroyer, however the sudden incident forced Odin to delay Thor's coronation, much to their son's frustration as he desired the throne immediately.
==== Thor's Banishment ====
: "Banishment? You would lose him forever? He's your son!""And what would you have done?""I would not have exiled him to a world of mortals, stripped of his powers, to suffer alone. I would not have had the heart for such cruelty!"
: ―Frigga and Odin[src]
Seeking to punish Thor for disturbing the peace of the Nine Realms by attempting to gain revenge against the Frost Giants and attacking their land, Odin stripped Thor of his powers and banished him to Earth. Frigga confronted Odin, angered by his decision, pleading with him to reverse his decision. When Odin collapsed and was brought to his bedchamber, Frigga stayed at his side and refused to leave, afraid that he had put off the Odinsleep for too long and would never awaken.
She expressed this fear to Loki, who joined her to both comfort her and ask about the truth of his parentage, having learned the truth that he was in fact the son of Laufey. In response to Loki's question, Frigga tried to reassure him that he was loved and an integral part of the family. She then emphasized that everything Odin did was for a purpose. As Loki went to leave, the Einherjar entered the room and handed him Gungnir, proclaiming him as King of Asgard.
==== War of Two Sons ====
: "Loki, you saved him.""I swear to you, mother, that they will pay for what they have done."
: ―Frigga and Loki
When Laufey and two other Frost Giants invaded Asgard and then attempted to assassinate Odin by charging into his room to kill him, Frigga desperately attempted to defend her husband by drawing a sword. As the Frost Giants froze the open and destroyed it, Frigga charged forward and cut down one of the Frost Giants, killing him before being thrown aside by Laufey who then moved to Odin to end their long conflict.
However, just as Laufey attempted to kill Odin by stabbing him with a frozen knife while he was still in the Odinsleep, he was then knocked backwards as Loki had appeared and then shot Laufey directly in the back with Gungnir. Loki proceeded to destroy Laufey with another shot before he then embraced his mother who delighted in the fact that Loki had saved Odin, while Loki had vowed that all of the Frost Giants of Jotunheim would soon pay for what they had done.
Immediately after this however, Thor returned having regain all his power and Mjølnir, with Frigga running to him, embracing him while Loki was horrified. Thor revealed to Frigga that Loki had deceived her and had just sent the Destroyer to kill him as well as Lady Sif and the Warriors Three. Frigga then witnessed her two sons battle as Loki tried to destroy Jotunheim, resulting in the destruction of the Bifrost Bridge and Loki seemingly dying by falling into a black hole.
During a banquet to welcome Thor back to Asgard, she talked with Lady Sif about how Thor was feelings Lady Sif revealed that Thor mourned for his brother and that he missed the woman he encountered while he was banished on Earth.
== Personality ==
: "I asked him to be honest with you from the beginning. There should be no secrets in a family."
: ―Frigga to Loki[src]
Frigga is a benevolent, kind-hearted, fair and wise person. Frigga was beloved by all her family and all people of Asgard. Frigga loved equally both her biological son Thor and her adoptive son Loki. Even though she is a very wise ruler, her kind heart can occasionally get in the way of certain punishments given to her sons. The prime example of this was when she attempted to convince Odin to end Thor's banishment from Asgard, despite knowing the gravity of Thor's crimes and the war that would ensue because of it. When Odin asked Frigga what she would've done, she states she wouldn't have had the heart to banish Thor. Odin calls her out on this, saying that while he grieves as well, he knew was the necessary action and he is king because he can make these difficult decisions. Frigga similarly continued to show Loki great care and sympathy even after his numerous crimes on Earth and would visit him in his dungeon cell through Magic and give him gifts of books and food to keep him comfortable. Frigga was possibly the person closest to Loki as he genuinely loved and cared about his adoptive mother. Frigga was first to notice the large shadows Loki's adopted father and adopted brother casted on him, so she decided to share her skills of Magic with him as a hope that she would grant him something unique and special for himself. Frigga trained Loki in magic and encouraged him by telling him that he could do anything, showing just how kind-hearted and considerate she was for her adopted son.
Frigga had a great sense of compassion for all of those around her and was very empathetic and considerate to her sons. Unlike her husband, Frigga was ready to forgive Loki, even after his deeds, and had hope for Thor despite his actions as well. She also was willing to accept Thor's relationships with Jane Foster. Frigga was highly polite, friendly and sympathetic. She was shown to be good friends with Jane, even though she was only human and a majority of the other Asgardians disapproved of the relationship. Frigga also showed a great care for her husband, Odin, as she watched over him during his Odinsleep and refused to leave his side. When the Frost Giants came to Asgard and attempted to kill her husband, she herself defended him by striking an incoming Frost Giant down that was approaching his chambers.
== Powers and Abilities ==
=== Powers ===
* Asgardian Physiology: As an Asgardian, Frigga possessed all of the various superhuman attributes common among her people, including superhuman strength, durability, speed, agility, stamina, reflexes, healing, and was extremely long-lived. However, as the queen of Asgard, her superhuman attributes were considerably higher than most Asgardians.
** Superhuman Durability: Frigga's body was more resistant to physical and energy damage. She easily survived a punch by the Frost Giant King, Laufey.
** Regenerative Healing Factor: Despite her body's resistance, Frigga could still be injured like any other Asgardian. However, her metabolism enabled her to rapidly regenerate damaged bodily tissue with great speed.
* Magic: Frigga learned how to wield Asgardian magic while growing up in Asgard being raised by witches. She eventually became a highly skilled and formidable sorcerer, with it being her main asset in battle. Frigga taught Loki how to cast illusions, resulting in his exceptional skill in the field of sorcery.
=== Abilities ===
* Genius-Level Intellect: Frigga was a very intelligent Asgardian, especially in the ways of Magic. She had proudly taught Loki everything he knew about magic and illusions. This knowledge helped Loki become the God of Mischief.
* Expert Combatant: Frigga was a highly skilled and formidable hand-to-hand combatant. She killed a Frost Giant with ease; although more of her skill was prevalent during the attack on Asgard.
* Sword Mastery: Frigga was highly skilled at using a sword in combat, being able to use it to protect her husband Odin from Laufey and the Frost Giants
== Relationships ==
=== Family ===
* Asgardian Royal Family
** Odin - Husband
** Thor - Son
** Loki ? - Adoptive Son
=== Allies ===
* Sif - Friend
* Warriors Three
** Volstagg
** Fandral
** Hogun
* Heimdall
* Einherjar
* Jane Foster - Friend
=== Enemies ===
* Frost Giants
** Laufey
== Appearances ==
In chronological order:
* Thor
== Trivia ==
* In the comics, Frigga, also called Freyja, is a Vanir and is the adoptive mother of Thor and the biological mother of Odin's other sons, Tyr and Balder.
* The name Friday originated from Frey's Day, a day of the week named after Freyja/Frigga.
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