Sif

Wife of Thor, Fair One, Fairest of Fair, Fair-Haired Goddess, Daughter of the Rowan...

## Profile

### Hair Color

Golden (Currently)
Black (Formerly)

## Relationships

### Ancestors

Khaos (Progenitor)
Auðumbla (Ancestor)

### Romances

Haldor (1st Husband)
Thor (2nd Husband)
Jane Foster... (Lovers)

### Children

Ullr (Son)
Thrúd (Daughter)
**Stepchildren**
Módi, Magni, John Henry...

## Personal Status

### Affliations

Bilskirnir (Lady)Thruthvang
Thrúdheim
Asgard
Vanaheim (Formerly)
Vanir/Aesir Deities
Norse Deities
Norse Pantheon

### Abilities

**Ethereal Energy*** Bond Manipulation
* Earth Manipulation
* Fertility Manipulation

### Power Scale

**Rank**: A-Ranked
**Class**: God-Class

## Portrayal

### Origins

Norse Mythology

**Sif** is the Goddess of the Earth, Farming, and Agriculture from Norse Mythology. She is the wife of Thor, the mother of Ullr and Thrúd, and is one of the Vanir Gods who moved to Asgard after the Aesir-Vanir War.

## Overview

### Sif

In Norse mythology, **Sif** is a golden-haired goddess associated with earth. Sif is attested in the *Poetic Edda*, compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the *Prose Edda*, written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson, and in the poetry of skalds. In both the *Poetic Edda* and the *Prose Edda*, she is known for her golden hair and is married to the thunder god Thor.

The *Prose Edda* recounts that Sif once had her hair shorn by Loki, and that Thor forced Loki to have a golden headpiece made for Sif, resulting in not only Sif's golden tresses but also five other objects for other gods. Sif is also named in the *Prose Edda* as the mother of Thrud by Thor and of Ullr.

Scholars have proposed that Sif's hair may represent fields of golden wheat, that she may be associated with fertility, family, wedlock and/or that she is connected to rowan, and that there may be an allusion to her role or possibly her name in the Old English poem *Beowulf*.

### Rapunzel

**Rapunzel** is a German fairy tale recorded by the Brothers Grimm and first published in 1812 as part of *Children's and Household Tales*. The Brothers Grimm's story is an adaptation of the fairy tale *Rapunzel* by Friedrich Schulz (1790) that was a translation of *Persinette* (1698) by Charlotte-Rose de Caumont de La Force, which was itself influenced by an earlier Italian tale, *Petrosinella* (1634), by Giambattista Basile.

The tale is classified as Aarne–Thompson type 310 ("The Maiden in The Tower"). Its plot has been used and parodied in various media. Its best known line is, "Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair".

## Appearance

Sif is a beautiful young woman with a slender figure and buxom chest. Her original black hair is covered beneath a wig of wavy, golden hair mostly styled short, reaching only the base of her nape. While it is mostly swept back, some bangs hang down her forehead, curving away from the face on either side. Her dark-gold eyes droop at the edges.

Her casual attire consists of an orange-red dress clasped at her right shoulder with a wing-like gold brooch. However, due to her battle-loving nature, she is shown almost always in her battle attire, consisting of a skin-tight red bodysuit, with gold-and-silver armor on top in the shape of an eagle.

## Personality

Sif exhibits a relaxed and cynical personality, usually sporting an amused expression accentuated by a wry smile alongside half-closed eyelids. Her demeanor compliments this, being informal in the presence of other gods. In keeping with her personality, she has quite the sharp tongue, which she frequently employs to make scathing remarks, as well as to needle others in a roundabout manner, although she is not too fond of dealing with tiresome people.

She has a love for battle befitting that of a warrior. She not only exhibits great composure, handling potentially irritating situations with a great aplomb, and can be merciful toward those she believes innocent such as children. While she is not averse to toying around with any opponent who catches her fancy, her mischievous nature is tempered by a sense of caution which allows her to prioritize duty over pleasure. She also has a habit of clicking her teeth when she's angry or furious about something.

Despite this, she is widely known as a vain and narcissistic goddess. At times, she views the lives of mortal servants as disposable or unimportant, though she claims she does not see humans as lesser beings. According to Fandral, many believe her self-absorbed nature to be the whole reason why Loki decided to punish her by shearing off her hair.

However, she does seem to be genuinely caring at times. She can be benevolent, warm, and helpful to people who gain her respect. She is also willing to admit her own mistakes and former prejudices, as shown when she apologized to Alex and Samirah for treating them badly, all because they are children of Loki who she despises.

## Equipment

**Aslaug: Bride's Silver Sword**: A unique, straight bladed Bone Steel sword with a shaped edge, with a handle long enough to be used with one or both hands. It is enchanted by Odin to enable her to cleave passageways between dimensions, mostly between Asgard and Earth, by a special pattern of swinging motions. She primarily used its magical powers for her monthly visits to Thor when he was banished, and has yet to use it again after he has regained his godhood.

**Svanhvít: Swan Cloak**: A top-tier Mystic Code created by Odin that allows its wearer to fly and become undetected. Normally, only valkyries are allowed to use it, but thanks to her charms and some string-pulling, Sif was able to get her hands on a Svanhvít that was owned by a former valkyrie.

## Quotes

**Thor**: "*And who proved wrong all who scoffed at the idea that a young maiden could be one of the fiercest warriors this realm has ever known?*"
**Sif**: "*I did!*"
**Thor**: "*True, but I supported you, Sif.*"
— Thor to Sif

## Trivia

* Her name "Sif" is the singular form of the Old Norse word "sifjar", which means "in-law relationship" or "relation by marriage". However, "sifjar" only appears in singular form when referring to the goddess as a proper noun.
* Her sword's name "Aslaug" means "Bride of the Gods".
	+ It is named after Queen Aslaug, one of the wives of Ragnar Lodbrok and the daughter of Siegfried and Brynhildr.
* She claims Thor hates talking about Ullr's birth father.
* Unlike other Aesir Gods who speak with a Boston accent, she has a Canadian accent.
* The fairy tale "Rapunzel" is a heavily abridged version of her lost myth.
* Sif Glacier, a glacier in northern Greenland, is named after her.
* Sif Mons, a volcano on the planet Venus, is named after her.