Gna

Associated with messages; herald of Frigg. She is one of the companions or handmaidens of the goddess Frigg.

Name(s): The origin of Gna’s name is uncertain.

Parents: Unknown.

Spouse: Unknown.

Children: Unknown

Affiliations: Gna is one of the Aesir.

Tales: The main mention of Gna in the lore is Snorri’s inclusion of her in the list of Asynjur and his identification of her as a messenger.

In Gylfaginning Gna is described as flying over the Vanic lands and conversing briefly with them about her horse and how they travel.

Other details: Gna is counted by Snorri in Gylfaginning among the Asynjur.

She carries messages for Frigg from one world to another.

She rides the horse Hófvarpnir, who possesses the power of flight and is able to run along the ocean.