aurið

Aurið, also known as Auri, is a minor goddess in Norse mythology, primarily associated with the dawn and the morning sky. She is often depicted as a beautiful maiden who rides a horse across the sky each morning, heralding the arrival of the sun. Aurið is mentioned in the Poetic Edda, specifically in the poem "Vafþrúðnismál," where she is described as one of the nine daughters of Iði, a giant.

In the poem, Aurið is one of the nine maidens who are tasked with guarding the mead of poetry from the giant Vafþrúðnir. She is also mentioned in the Prose Edda, where she is listed among the daughters of Iði. In this context, she is associated with the morning sky and the dawn, reflecting her role as a goddess of the morning.

Aurið is not as prominent as other Norse goddesses, such as Freyja or Frigg, but she plays a significant role in the mythological narrative of the Poetic Edda. Her association with the dawn and the morning sky makes her an important figure in the Norse pantheon, even if her role is relatively minor compared to other deities.