Skadi

Skadi is the Nordic goddess of winter, the daughter of a union between the Nordic gods and Jotnar. Despite her Jotnar blood, Skadi appears perfectly 'human' and is quite beautiful. She is also a very powerful goddess with mastery over ice, winter, darkness and the mountains. 
AKA: Skade, Skathi.
== Facts: ==
-In terms of appearance, Skadi manifests as a beautiful Nordic maiden dressed in fur clothing or clothing which is appropriate for hunting. Her blue eyes shine with an inner, icy light, and her platinum blonde hair whips back and forth in the Northern winds. Skadi's body is cold to the touch and her presence in a room will often cause a detectable drop in ambient temperature. 
-Skadi clearly has a loner's personality. While she can be amicable when among friends, she spends large swaths of time alone hunting in the mountains. 
-The entire nation of Scandinavia is believed to be named from Skadi. 'Scandinavia' meaning 'Land of Skadi.'
-Skadi is associated with skiing and is often depicted on a set of skis. The Bergers, an early Nordic militia who specialized in skiing, look to Skadi for patronage. 
-Skadi's father was slain by the Aesir during the initial wars between the Nordic Pantheon and the Jotnar. 
-Skadi is half Pagan God and half Jotnar. Like all Jotnar she can be dark and menacing when roused to anger, however, she seems to lack the bloodlust so many of her kind possess. In fact, Skadi was widely worshiped by the ancient Nordic people as a goddess of protection and provision. 
-Skadi only lives on the highest mountains, in places where mortal men must struggle to reach the destination. 
-Skadi was once wedded to Njord, the Nordic god of the sea, however, she couldn't stand living on the seashore so she left him to return to the Frozen North. 
-Skadi's constant companion is Kaldr, the Wolf of Winter. 
-Skadi has a relationship with Loki. While she was involved in Loki's punishment for the death of Baldur, it is believed that Loki was responsible for talking her down during the war between the Aesir and Jotnar. 
Category:Pagan
Category:Nordic