Talk:Varda

Hera and Aphrodite?
I think it's more likely that Varda is based off of Frigg from Norse mythology. Let me explain with their similarities: Varda isn't really like Hera because Hera had a temper and a jealous streak, and Aphrodite was manipulative. Varda on the other hand is noble, regal and more like you would expect a good Queen to act. Squall L. 19:08, November 17, 2011 (UTC)Squall L.
 * 1) Both are goddesses of beauty.
 * 2) Both are the rulers of the stars, and like Varda, Frigg wove the constellations.
 * 3) Both are the queens of their respective pantheons.
 * 4) Both are wise deities and a match for their respective husbands.
 * 5) Varda has the power to hear farther than any other being in Arda, which is complimentary to Manwe's power to see farther. Frigg and Odin both have the power to see the future.
 * 6) They both care about mortals and go out of their way to help them.
 * 7) And I can't remember if Varda is also considered having domain over love or not, but Frigg was also a love goddess, specifically maternal and marital love.