A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Some believe the Disir in Norse mythology were malicious, harmful spirits, demons of death, destruction, and war who sought terrible things for the people they watched.
Others suggest that the Norse people also believed in the positive influence of the Disir (Dises) in a person’s life. These goddesses (spirits) make a separate female group in Scandinavian mythology. They are related to fertility and death.
The ‘Disir ‘(singular, ‘Dis’) watched over one single individual, families, and even entire neighborhoods. They brought good to a home and its family. They were often associated with mother goddesses, who were powerful and highly respected mythological figures in different cultures and religions worldwide.
The ancient people of Scandinavia also knew that these female guardian spirits were associated with death and needed to be respected.
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See also:
The Wild Hunt And The Danger Of Seeing The Phantom Army Of Odin
Hamingja – Norse Guardian Spirit Bringing Good Luck From Generation To Generation
Fylgja – Norse Guardian Spirit Was Deeply Respected
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