This list includes 10 Norse gods that start with S, from “Sif” to “Sól”. These figures range from major deities to lesser-known mythic characters, useful for research, writing, and worldbuilding.
Norse gods that start with S are deities and mythic figures attested in Old Norse sources. Notable examples include “Sif”, famed for her golden hair, and “Sól”, the sun personified.
Below you’ll find the table with Domain and Symbols.
Domain: Shows each god’s main area of influence, so you can pick deities by role or thematic need.
Symbols: Lists common iconography or items linked to each god, letting you visualize them or choose motifs for projects.
Norse gods that start with S
| Name | Domain | Symbols | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sif | Earth and fertility goddess | golden hair, grain | Prose Edda, Poetic Edda, Skaldic, Simek |
| Skadi | Goddess of winter, hunting, mountains | skis, bow, mountains | Prose Edda, Skaldic, Simek |
| Sól | Sun goddess | chariot, horses | Poetic Edda, Prose Edda, Skaldic, Simek |
| Sigyn | Goddess of fidelity, compassion | bowl, chains | Prose Edda, Skaldic, Simek |
| Sága | Goddess of stories and wisdom | drinking horn, well | Prose Edda, Poetic Edda (Grímnismál), Simek |
| Sjöfn | Goddess of love and affection | none attested | Prose Edda, Simek, Lindow |
| Snotra | Goddess of wisdom and good manners | none attested | Prose Edda, Simek |
| Syn | Goddess of defense and refusal | door, shield | Prose Edda, Simek |
| Skírnir | Messenger and envoy of Freyr | gambanteinn (magic wand), horse | Poetic Edda (Skírnismál), Prose Edda, Simek |
| Skuld | Norn of the future; fate goddess | threads, spear | Poetic Edda, Prose Edda, Skaldic, Simek |
Descriptions
Sif
Wife of Thor famed for her golden hair; linked to the earth and fertility. Loki’s cutting of her hair prompts the dwarves’ craftsmanship stories.
Skadi
A jötunn who becomes a goddess by marriage; associated with skiing, hunting, and the high mountains, known for choosing a husband by sight of feet.
Sól
Personified sun who drives a sun-chariot chased by wolves. Sister of Máni, central to cosmological cycles and the doom of the gods.
Sigyn
Loyal wife of Loki who stays by his side and attempts to catch the venom that tortures him, embodying steadfast devotion in the myths.
Sága
Associated with the watery hall Sökkvabekkr where she and Odin drink; linked to storytelling, memory, and wise counsel.
Sjöfn
A minor ásynja associated with love and the turning of hearts. Little is known beyond brief mythographic mentions.
Snotra
A scarcely attested goddess representing prudence, wisdom, and proper conduct; listed among the ásynjur with minimal detail.
Syn
Guardian of thresholds and defender in legal contexts; invoked to refuse entry or to protect houses and rights.
Skírnir
Freyr’s messenger who woos and coerces Gerðr on Freyr’s behalf; notable for using a magic wand and threats to accomplish his mission.
Skuld
One of the three principal Norns, associated with the future. She also appears with valkyrie-like traits in some sources, weaving fate for gods and men.