Gersemi
Gersemi is a feminine figure in Norse mythology, traditionally listed as one of the daughters of the goddess Freyja. In sources such as the Prose Edda, she appears alongside Hnoss as Freyja’s children, and the two are often treated as personifications of Freyja’s wealth and beauty. The names Gersemi and Hnoss are commonly interpreted as references to precious things; modern translations typically render them as “treasure” and “jewel,” though exact meanings vary among scholars and there is no single accepted gloss.
In mythic practice, Gersemi does not feature in active narrative episodes; she is described primarily in lists
Etymology and interpretation: The form Gersemi comes from Old Norse and is generally linked to wealth, treasure,
Cultural impact: Gersemi has been cited in modern scholarship as a representative example of Freyja’s treasured
See also: Freyja, Hnoss, Old Norse names, Norse mythology, Prose Edda, Poetic Edda.