Freyr (or Frey) is a prominent Norse Vanir god of fertility, prosperity, sunshine, good harvests, peace, and virility, known as the "Lord" (Yngvi-Freyr) and ancestor of Swedish kings, wielding powerful magical items like the ship Skíðblaðnir and the golden boar Gullinbursti, but tragically losing his self-fighting sword, leading to his death by fire giant Surtr at Ragnarök.

Key Characteristics & Associations:
Family: Son of Njörd, twin brother of Freyja, belonging to the Vanir tribe.
Domains: Rain, sun, healthy crops, good seasons, wealth, kingship, and pleasure.
Appearance: Described as handsome, fair, and powerful.
Symbolism: Often depicted with a golden boar (Gullinbursti), a magical ship (Skíðblaðnir), and sometimes an erect phallus to symbolize fertility.

Mythological Items:
Skíðblaðnir (Skidbladnir): A ship that can be folded and carried in a pouch, always having favorable winds.
Gullinbursti (Golden-Bristled): A shining, magical boar that pulls his chariot and provides light.
Magic Sword: A sword that fights on its own, which he famously gives away to win the giantess Gerðr, a decision leading to his demise at Ragnarök.

Worship & Legacy: He was one of the most widely worshipped gods, especially in Sweden, where he was an ancestor of royal lines (the Yngling dynasty). Sacrifices to Freyr often involved boars and were performed for bountiful harvests and well-being.

Role in Ragnarök: He dies fighting the fire giant Surtr because he lacks his magic sword, highlighting the tragic cycle of fertility and destruction.