Bygul and Trjegul are two feline companions of the Norse goddess Freyja. While there isn’t an extensive description of Bygul and Trjegul in the surviving Norse texts, they are often depicted as large and majestic cats, sometimes described as resembling lynxes. These cats are said to draw Freyja’s chariot, adding to her status and majesty as a powerful goddess. The names Bygul and Trjegul mean “Bee Gold” and “Tree Gold,” respectively, and they may symbolize aspects of fertility and wealth associated with Freyja.
These cats are mentioned in various Old Norse texts, including the Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson, where they are listed among Freyja’s possessions. Bygul and Trjegul are sometimes considered to be symbolic of Freyja’s connection to the natural world, as well as her role as a goddess of love, beauty, and fertility.
While Bygul and Trjegul are not as well-known as some of Freyja’s other attributes or companions, they contribute to the rich symbolism and imagery associated with the goddess in Norse mythology.
