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An Updated Basic Sigyn Info List

Information on her from Snorri Sturluson/Norse Myth:

She is a Goddess, listed as one of the Asynja or Aesir Goddesses (meaning she was likely not of Vanaheim but instead of Asgard.)

She married Loki and had two sons, Vali and Narvi/Narfi. 

Eventually, both boys were murdered (some believe only Narfi was killed and Vali was left as a wolf to roam and bear the grief of what he’d done to his brother.) The intestines of Narfi were turned into chains and with them, Loki was bound to three boulders in a cave. A serpent was hung over his head to drip venom on him until Ragnarok. Sigyn took up a bowl and joined her husband at his side to catch the poison, trying to shield him. However, she must leave his side to empty the bowl during which time Loki thrashes so violently from the pain that he causes earthquakes.

What happens to Sigyn after Loki is freed and begins Ragnarok is unknown. It is assumed she dies along with the rest.

One of her kennings is Incantation-Fetter. This implies some talent with magic, specifically binding magic, and warding and protection. This kenning comes from Loki being mentioned several times as “The Burden of Incantation Fetter’s Arms.”

Her name means “Victory Bringer”, “Victorious Girlfriend” and “Friend of Victory.” 

Her parents and origins are unknown. Nothing else survives that may point to the ways in which her nature and roles were conceived of by the Norse. Nothing survives of her worship. 

Things not proven but widely believed in:

Sigyn being a Goddess of Constancy and Compassion, though other popular beliefs are that she is a Goddess of Loyalty and Devotion among other virtues. 

Sigyn appears in the 9th century skaldic poem Haustlöng from pagan times, written by the skald Þjóðólfr of Hvinir. Due to this early connection with Loki, Sigyn has been theorized as a god dating back to an older form of Germanic paganism before being transferred to Norse.

The mid-11th century Gosforth Cross located in Cumbria, England, has been interpreted as featuring various figures from Norse mythology. The bottom portion of the west side of the cross features a depiction of a long-haired female, kneeling figure holding an object above another prostrate, bound figure. Above and to their left is a knotted serpent. This has been interpreted as Sigyn soothing the bound Loki.

Although there are a number of different interpretations out there, most depictions of her show her to be blonde and with blue eyes. 

She is often described as being significantly younger than Loki.

Unverified Personal Gnosis of believers and worshipers:

She is of the Vanir, and Njord was her Father.

Her marriage with Loki is not abusive; in fact many Lokeans often get the feeling of fierce protectiveness from Loki when it comes to Sigyn. He is known to not really introduce anyone to her until he deems it safe. 

However, those who do get the chance to work with Sigyn comment on how warm, safe and comforting her presence is. She also helps give them inner strength.

She reveals herself in one of two ways: either as a delightfully child-like young girl or, conversely, as a wife, implacable, resilient, post the ordeal of the cave, burdened by the overwhelming grief of the loss of her children.

A list of ways to honor Sigyn (X) (X)

Things invented by Marvel Comics:

Her relationship/engagement to Theoric and the murder of him by Loki. 

Being tricked into marriage by Loki (and honestly, the way she was treated throughout it.)

Being known for the first time as the Goddess of Fidelity. 

According to the entry in Kid Loki’s profile in “Avengers: Roll Call #1″, it is mentioned Sigyn is deceased. 

Fandom Invented Things, but widely believed in:

Freyja is her mother, and the dwarf Iwaldi is her father. She is sister to Nanna, Syn, Lofn, Var, Snotra and is Princess of Vanaheim. 

Because the meanings of her name involve the word “Victory”, some think it implies her having ties to the Valkyrie and being a Goddess of Victory.