Jörð is a figure from Norse mythology, known as the personification of the Earth. She is often depicted as a goddess and is associated with fertility and the natural world. Jörð is the mother of the god Thor, one of the most prominent deities in Norse lore, and is sometimes referred to as his mother in various myths. In addition to her role as a mother, Jörð represents the connection between the gods and the earth. Her name literally means "earth" in Old Norse, highlighting her significance in the mythology surrounding the creation and sustenance of life. Jörð is also linked to the concept of land and nature in the broader context of Norse cosmology.