Freyr is a Vanir god of sex, love, fertility, peace and order. He is a twin brother of Freyja and his father is Njord. He is also an honorary member of the other tribe of Norse gods – the Aesir, having arrived to Asgard as a hostage of the closing of the Aesir-Vanir War. Freyr is one of the most widely and passionately worshiped gods. One Old Norse poem calls him “the foremost of the gods” and “hated by none”. Overall well-being and prosperity depended on Freyr, which particularly manifested itself in sexual and ecological fertility, bountiful harvests, wealth and peace. His role in providing health and abundance was often symbolized by his fylgja, the boar Gullinborsti (“Golden-Bristled”), and by his enormous, erect phallus. Freyr has been the lover of numerous goddesses and giantesses. His residence is Alfheim, home of the Elves. This could mean that Freyr is the ruler of the Elves. He is also considered the Lord of Sweden, and some say that is the reason why Swedes are so fair-haired, blue-eyed and beautiful – their ancestor is the ruler of Elves himself J Another one of Freyr’s signature possessions is his ship, Skíðblaðnir, which always has a favorable wind and can be folded up and carried in a small bag. On land, Freyr travels in a chariot drawn by boars. When the chariot reached a village or town, the people laid down their arms and “every iron object” and enjoyed a period of peace and joyful festivities, reveling in the deity’s kind presence. This could also be connected to the fact that Fae (Elves) hate iron and it hurts them. Freyr’s original name seems to have been Ingwaz, as the 22nd Rune from the 3rd Aett of the Elder Futhark. His connections with chariots and ships are frequently noted, as is his being the founder of various tribes, groups of tribes (such as the Ingaevones), and royal lines (such as the Yngling dynasty of Sweden). Freyr’s energy is that of fertility, well-being, and prosperity. Freyr is highly revered and worshiped, and his energy spreads love, sexual pleasures, fertility, joy, happiness and overall well-being.