Menglöð

Menglöð is a figure in Norse mythology, appearing in the Poetic Edda poem Grímnismál. She is described as a beautiful maiden who possesses a precious necklace, the Brísingamen. Her name is often interpreted to mean "joy-friend" or "peace-friend."

The poem states that Menglöð dwells in a hall called Lyfjaberg, meaning "healing mountain." She is said to be a queen or a powerful being who presides over this place. The poem also mentions that Menglöð is a beloved of the god Óðinn, who often visits her.

There is some debate among scholars regarding the exact nature and significance of Menglöð. Some interpret her as a goddess of love and beauty, while others see her as an allegorical figure representing healing or the earth itself. Her connection to Brísingamen, a famous and powerful artifact, further links her to themes of wealth, status, and desirability. The precise details of her mythology are limited, making her a somewhat enigmatic figure within the Norse pantheon.