Freya - Norse Mythology for Smart People.
In Norse Mythology, Freya is the goddess of love, beauty and fertility. In the anime Freya has feelings for Loki. This isn't even implied anywhere in the actual mythology, expect in one myth where Loki states that she and him had had an affair. (It's possible that Loki was simply lying.

Freya or Freyja is the Norse goddess of love, beauty, fertility, magic, war and death. She also commands the Valkyries female warriors of the gods. Freya also possess a chariot pulled by cats and a boar named Hildisvini. Freya is the daughter of Njord her mothers name was never mentioned. She rules over the relm of Folkvangr a beautiful field where half of those who have died in battle go.

Despite his bad reputation, Loki was sometimes described as assisting his fellow gods, depending on the Norse source. But this all ended with the role he played in the death of Baldr, the son of Odin and Frigg.

Loki is the god of mischief, guile, cunning and trickery in Norse mythology.He is also seen as the personification of chaos and evil as well as being the Lord of Lies.At one point in time he was also known as being the God of Fire. He is portrayed as a scheming craven who cares only for self-preservation and guilty shallow pleasures.

Tyr is the most courageous of the gods. He lost his right hand to Fenrir the wolf while the gods bound the son of Loki. Tyr teaches self sacrifice, courage, order and strategy. Anyone needing more strength in these areas should consort with Tyr. Uller. God of Hunting Pantheon: Norse Element: Earth Sphere of Influence: Protection and Hunting.

Freya is a goddess in the Norse pantheon. She is a goddess of love and fertility, and it said to have taught witchcraft to the Aesir. One of the Vanir goddesses, she is brother to Frey and husband of Odur. Freya appears as an elvish woman with fair hair and green eyes, and often dresses in green. She is admired by gods, giants and men alike for her entrancing beauty. She is six feet tall.

The myths cover a range of Norse Gods and their adventures, obviously a lot of the focus is on Odin Thor and Loki but its great to read about Tyr, Freya, Hod, Heimdall and Frey. I’ve certainly learnt more than I knew, and they were told in a fast and fun way.