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title: Freyr
author: Jacques Reich
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8630/freyr/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2024-12-12
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# Freyr

_Authored by Jacques Reich_

## Image File

[![Freyr](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/8630.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/8630.jpg)

## Image Caption

Norse [god](https://www.worldhistory.org/God/) Freyr, here shown alongside the boar – one of his attributes – named Gullinborsti as per Icelandic mythographer Snorri Sturluson (1179-1241). Artwork by Jacques Reich (1852-1923).

## Cite This Work

### APA
Reich, J. (2018, April 19). Freyr. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8630/freyr/>
### Chicago
Reich, Jacques. "Freyr." *World History Encyclopedia*, April 19, 2018. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8630/freyr/>.
### MLA
Reich, Jacques. "Freyr." *World History Encyclopedia*, 19 Apr 2018, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8630/freyr/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Freyr_art.jpg) by [**Jacques Reich**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Freyr_art.jpg). Submitted by [Emma Groeneveld](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/emmagroeneveld1/ "User Page: Emma Groeneveld"), published on 19 April 2018. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.