Forseti

[ fawr-set-ee ]

noun

, Scandinavian Mythology.

1. the god of justice, the son of Balder and Nanna.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Forseti¹

< Old Norse: literally, one who presides; compare Frisian Fositesland name for Helgoland

Example Sentences

The Viking Forseti was docked on the Garonne River on the Quai des Chartrons where much Bordeaux life and leisure takes place.

From Washington Times

According to northern mythology, Forseti, a son of Balder and Nanna, the god of justice, had a temple on the island, which was subsequently destroyed by St Ludger.

From Project Gutenberg

The corresponding deity of the North was Forseti, who patiently listened to both sides of a question ere he, too, promulgated his impartial and irrevocable sentence.

From Project Gutenberg

Within was Forseti, god of justice, holding the scales.

From Project Gutenberg

There Forseti dwells throughout all time, and every strife allays.

From Project Gutenberg