Associated with the swearing and keeping of oaths. She is one of the companions or handmaidens of the goddess Frigg.

Name(s): The word várar is Old Norse/Old Icelandic for “solemn vow, oath.”

Parents: Unknown.

Spouse: Unknown.

Children: Unknown

Affiliations: Vár is one of the Aesir.

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

She is also mentioned in the Þrymskviða when she is called on to bless the “wedding” of Thor and Thrym; when Thrym brings out Thor’s stolen hammer for the blessing, Thor immediately takes it back and mayhem is wrought..

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