Freyja: The Multi-Faceted Goddess of Pre-Christian Scandinavia Freyja is one of the most prominent and complex goddesses in Norse mythology, embodying a variety of roles and attributes that reflect the diverse aspects of life and death in pre-Christian Scandinavian culture. Roles of Freyja Goddess of War: Freyja is often associated with warfare and battle, serving as a leader of the Valkyries, the warrior maidens who choose those who may die and those who may live in battles.