Norse mythology · 5 chapters
Freyr and Gerd
He saw her once from a forbidden throne and was ruined by it. The price he paid for her love was the sword that might have saved him.
Freyr sees the giantess Gerd from Odin's forbidden throne, sends his servant Skirnir to win her with threats and curses, and surrenders his magical sword as payment for her hand.
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- 01The Forbidden ThroneIn the app
- 02The Price of Skirnir's JourneyIn the app
- 03Gold and RefusalIn the app
- 04The Staff and the CurseIn the app
- 05Nine Days, Nine NightsIn the app
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Freyr and Gerd
The Forbidden Throne
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