Skaði

Skadi (also spelled Skaði or Skade) is a figure from Norse mythology, known as a giantess (Jötunn) associated with skiing, winter, and hunting. Her name is often translated as "harmony," "shadow," or "the one who is harmed," though the exact etymology is debated. In Hebrew, her name can be transliterated as סקאדי, though there is no direct translation. In Old Norse, her name is Skaði, and in modern Icelandic, it is Skaða. Skadi is prominently featured in the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda, two major sources of Norse mythology. She is often depicted as a strong, independent figure who seeks justice and is known for her marriage to the god Njord, which ultimately ends due to their incompatible habitats—Skadi prefers the mountains, while Njord favors the sea. Her story highlights themes of conflict, compromise, and the interplay between gods and giants in Norse cosmology.