Four Paths to Fensalir

by Ember Cooke

Four Dancing WomenI created this mnemonic while working with the 12 Handmaidens of Fensalir in the setting of an inclusive women's group. I'm not sure where to put Huldra, as I have understood the Huldrafolk as a kind of being, not an individual goddess, and thus have not approached the question yet within this framework.

North - The Path to Home: Hlin who guards the perimeter, Gna who communicates with outsiders, Syn who stands at the threshold.

East - The Path to Knowledge: Saga who tells tales, Fulla who guards secrets, Vor who sees all.

(Alternately: Saga who keeps histories, Fulla who keeps secrets, Vor who keeps mysteries.)
 
South - The Path to Happiness: Eir who teaches us how to live, Gefion who teaches us how to receive, and Snotra who teaches us how to
 behave.
 
West - The Path to Love: Siofn who creates affection, Lofn who gives permission, Var who hears our vows.