Brisingamen

[ bree-sing-ah-men, bree-seen-gah-men ]

nounScandinavian Mythology.
  1. the magic necklace worn by Freya.

Origin of Brisingamen

1
<Old Norse: necklace of the Brisings, akin to Old English Brōsinga mene;see mane

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How to use Brisingamen in a sentence

  • Her mother took her in her arms, but the child, when she looked on Brisingamen, turned away crying.

    The Children of Odin | Padraic Colum
  • Brisingamen and Odur could not live together in the palace of Folkvang.

    The Heroes of Asgard | Annie Keary
  • Then the Immortal went away; but is not Brisingamen better then he?

    The Heroes of Asgard | Annie Keary
  • "Brisingamen is fair," she said, as she bade farewell to her image in the lake.

    The Heroes of Asgard | Annie Keary
  • Brisingamen was reflected in the water too, and its rare colours flashed from the little waves.

    The Heroes of Asgard | Annie Keary