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Werra-Meißner-Kreis
Hessisch Lichtenau

Statue of the Goddess Freya

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Statue of the Goddess Freya

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    February 21, 2024

    Hiking

    As you walk along the fairy-tale paths of the Frau-Holle-Rundweg, station 7, along the city wall, you will find this impressive two-meter-tall stone sculpture.
    The artist Kristina Jäkel from Diemelstadt carved it from Wrexen red sandstone. The goddess Freya is a symbol of love, happiness, fertility and spring.
    According to legend, her precious tears turn into pure gold when they hit stone. However, if her tears fall into the water, they turn to amber. Two materials that are still considered valuable and special today.
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    March 13, 2024

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    The artist Kristina Jäkel from Diemelstadt has captured Mrs. Holle from the old folk tale with a pre-Christian origin story for the city for all eternity. It was the Germanic goddess Holla, who is associated with the love goddess Freya. The maternal earth goddess Freya was therefore the model for the artist's work. The sculpted love goddess wears a falcon's robe so she can fly. A wild cat nestles at her feet and pulls her chariot across heaven and earth. “The goddess Freya wears brisingamen jewelry made by dwarves.
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    January 6, 2025

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    Goddess Freya with iron sword
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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 430 m

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    Location: Hessisch Lichtenau, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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