Associated with love that has been forbidden or is otherwise troubled. She is one of the companions or handmaidens of the goddess Frigg.

Name(s): The word lof is Old Norse/Old Icelandic for “permission,” which could refer to her ability to gain leave on behalf of forbidden loves.

Parents: Unknown.

Spouse: Unknown.

Children: Unknown

Affiliations: Lofn is one of the Aesir.

Tales: The only mention of Lofn in the lore is Snorri’s inclusion of her in the list of Asynjur and his identification of her with troubled or forbidden love.

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