Lofn

[ law-vuhn ]

noun

, Scandinavian Mythology.

1. a goddess who aids those having trouble winning the affections of their beloveds.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lofn¹

< Old Norse; compare lofa to permit, promise

Example Sentences

“I wish I could retell the tales of Eir, because she was the doctor of the gods,” Gaiman writes, “of Lofn, the comforter, who was a Norse goddess of marriages, or of Sjofn, a goddess of love... They are lost, or buried, or forgotten.”

From Los Angeles Times

The eighth is Lofn, who is kind and good to those who call upon her, and she has permission from Alfather or Frigg to bring together men and women, no matter what difficulties may stand in the way; therefore “love” is so called from her name, and also that which is much loved by men.

From Project Gutenberg

LOFN, appears allegorlcally to denote perennial and unchangeable love.

From Project Gutenberg