Forseti
[ fawr-set-ee ]
/ ˈfɔr sɛt i /
noun Scandinavian Mythology.
the god of justice, the son of Balder and Nanna.
Origin of Forseti
< Old Norse: literally, one who presides; compare Frisian
Fositesland name for Helgoland
Example sentences from the Web for forseti
There Forseti dwells throughout all time, and every strife allays.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson |Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonForseti, the son of Baldur, resembled his father in holiness and righteousness, was the upholder of eternal law.
The Danes in Lancashire and Yorkshire |S. W. PartingtonThis explanation would not hold of course if Fosite is to be identified with Forseti the son of Balder.
The Heroic Age |H. Munro ChadwickForseti is seldom mentioned except in connection with Balder.
Myths of the Norsemen |H. A. Guerber