Gullveig (Old Norse: Gullveig, meaning "golden power" or "golden might") is a figure from Norse mythology, primarily mentioned in the Poetic Edda, a collection of Old Norse poems. She is associated with the Æsir-Vanir War, a mythological conflict between two groups of deities in Norse cosmology. Gullveig is described as a seeress or sorceress who was repeatedly killed and resurrected by the Æsir, the principal group of Norse gods, which eventually led to the war. Her name and actions suggest a connection to themes of rebirth, magic, and the power of gold, which was highly valued in Norse culture. In Hebrew, the name Gullveig can be translated as גולבג (Gulveg), though this translation is not widely recognized or used. In modern Icelandic, the name remains Gullveig, and in Swedish, it is sometimes rendered as Gullveig or Gulveig. The character of Gullveig is enigmatic, and her role in Norse mythology is not fully elucidated, leaving room for various interpretations and scholarly debate.
Norse mythical character
Gullveig is a female figure in Norse mythology associated with the legendary conflict between the Æsir and Vanir. In the poem Völuspá, she came to the hall of Odin (Hár) where she is speared by the Æsir, burnt three times, and yet thrice reborn. Upon her third rebirth, she began practicing seiðr and took the name Heiðr.