Ægir's wife (Ran)

Ran is a goddess in Norse mythology and the wife of the sea god Ægir. She embodies the unpredictable and often dangerous aspects of the sea, particularly its storms and floods. Ran is said to capture and drown sailors who fall into the ocean, symbolizing the sea's power to both sustain and threaten life. Together, they represent the ocean's dual nature—its nourishing bounty and its destructive fury. Their union highlights the reverence the Norse people had for the sea, acknowledging its vital yet perilous influence on their lives.