The Forgotten Norns: Lesser Known Weavers of Fate in Norse Mythology

The Norns stand at the heart of Norse mythology, shaping fate in ways far older and deeper than the gods themselves. Far from being only three figures beside a well, the Norns form a vast host drawn from different realms, each weaving the threads of life, death and destiny. This blog explores their origins, their connection to orlog, their hidden appearances in the sagas, and the roles of lesser-known Norns whose names survive only in fragments. It also examines how they differ from other female spirit powers, how seidr brushes against their work, and how modern heathen belief understands them today. The world of the Norns is wider, stranger and more intricate than most imagine, and within it lies a vision of fate that remains powerful and relevant in the present day.