The Norse mythology was more a praise to life and all its aspects than a moral discipline to be corrected after. The Gods had different nature and qualities. Thus the goddess Idun/Iðunn/Idony was a servant for the other Gods, rather low ranked some may judge, but she had some valuable skills that made her a treasured goddess.
She was responsible for the harvesting of the apples that gave the Gods eternal life. Some may see the similarity with a certain Eva, and of course all fables and folklore are connected and interwoven. In that view her service was essential for the Gods.
We know little abut what other roles she had among the Gods, but her name may perhaps give some hints. Names used to describe the persons nature.
Ið means again and Unna means love, while Unnr means wave. The meaning of love is what gives most sense as a description of her nature judged by the importance of love between both Gods and humans. Most researchers believe her name means love again and again... or is it just wishful thinking?
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