Freya (or Freyja) is a major Norse goddess of love, beauty, fertility, war, wealth, and magic (seidr), renowned for her stunning beauty, golden tears, and powerful presence, riding a chariot pulled by cats and ruling the hall Fólkvangr, where she claims half the slain warriors from battle for herself. She's a complex figure from the Vanir tribe, associated with desire, gold (Brísingamen necklace), and the afterlife, often depicted with her golden boar Hildisvini or hawk-feather cloak, and a central figure in Norse spirituality, teaching magic to the Aesir.

Key Characteristics & Roles
Love & Fertility: Goddess of love, desire, beauty, and fertility (crops, life force).
War & Death: Chooses half the warriors slain in battle for her hall, Fólkvangr, the other half going to Odin's Valhalla.
Magic & Wealth: A master of seiðr (Norse magic/sorcery) and associated with gold, wealth, and riches (tears of gold).
Familiars & Steeds: Rides a chariot pulled by two cats and has a golden boar, Hildisvini, as a companion.
Appearance: Famous for her beauty, sometimes described with long silver hair, and often wears the Brísingamen necklace.

Key Attributes & Possessions
Fólkvangr: Her heavenly realm where she receives half of the slain warriors.
Brísingamen: A magnificent golden necklace.
Hawk-feather Cloak: Allows her to shapeshift into a bird.

Complexities & Connections
Vanir Goddess: A member of the Vanir, she came to live with the Aesir as part of a peace treaty.
Intertwined with Frigg: Some scholars believe Freya and Frigg (Odin's wife) are aspects of the same goddess, with myths sometimes blending.
Husband Od: Her husband Óðr (or Odr) often wanders, causing her to weep tears of gold while searching for him.