A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Old Norse mythology, the Norns were 'Shapers of Destiny.' These goddesses ruled people's fates, determining their destinies and lifespans.
The Norns were the equivalent of the Greek Moirai ('the Fates'), responsible for destiny and personification of a single, unavoidable fate.
Guldnyckeln by John Bauer (1882–1918). Credit: Public Domain
The Aesir gods had a wonderful life before these three mysterious female beings arrived. At first, they built Asgard and then enjoyed springtime and peaceful days. When the Golden Age ended, the three Norns came from Jotunheimr, a location associated with the Jötnar (giants) in Norse mythology.
Three principal and very powerful Norns lived in the mysterious well of Urd ('fate'), which had its location beneath one of the roots of the giant ash tree - Yggdrasil (World Tree), which formed a column linking the realms of the gods, humankind, the giants, and the dead.
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See also:
Hamingja – Norse Guardian Spirit Bringing Good Luck From Generation To Generation
Urdarbrunn (Well Of Urd): Abode Of Fate Goddesses And Powerful Symbol In Norse Beliefs
Frigg: Chief Norse Goddess Who Knew Secrets Of Humans’ Fates
