Associated with guardianship and defense. She is one of the companions or handmaidens of the goddess Frigg.

Name(s): The word synja is Old Norse/Old Icelandic for “to deny,” Syn’s role as guardian is to deny entry to any enemies.

Parents: Unknown.

Spouse: Unknown.

Children: Unknown

Affiliations: Syn is one of the Aesir.

Tales: The only mention of Syn in the lore is Snorri’s inclusion of her in the list of Asynjur and his identification of her with oaths.

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

Syn, as guardian of the hall, keeps watch over the door and ensures that no one enters who should not.