Aegirs Nine Daughters

Aegir's nine daughters are figures from Norse mythology, the nine daughters of Ægir (also known as Hlér), the sea god. They are often referred to as the Mærer or "the weepers," symbolizing the waves of the sea. In Norse cosmology, Ægir is depicted as a gentle giant who brews ale for the gods in his underwater hall, and his daughters are sometimes associated with the waves that crash onto the shore. The names of Ægir's nine daughters are not explicitly listed in the surviving Eddas or other primary sources, but they are mentioned collectively in various contexts. In Old Norse, the term Mærer translates to "the weepers" or "the moaning ones," reflecting the sound of the waves. The concept of Ægir's daughters is significant in understanding the personification of natural elements in Norse mythology. Translations of "Aegir's nine daughters" include בנות איגיר in Hebrew, Les neuf filles d'Ægir in French, and Die neun Töchter des Ægir in German.