Hlín is a Norse goddess tasked with shielding those under Frigg’s care, as noted in the Prose Edda. Her name may relate to “protector” or “refuge.” Though minor, she embodies divine guardianship and emotional solace. Poets reference Hlín in contexts of mourning or peril, using her as a symbol of hope and the comfort offered by unseen divine hands in times of loss.

Hlín is a protective goddess associated with Frigg, tasked with safeguarding those the queen of the Æsir favors. Mentioned in Gylfaginning and Völuspá (where "Hlín’s second sorrow" refers to Baldr’s death), her name may derive from "hlíð" (slope or shelter), evoking refuge. Students should recognize Hlín as part of Frigg’s retinue of specialized attendants (like Fulla and Gná), each embodying an aspect of her power. Hlín’s role connects to the Norse concept of "hamingja" (personal luck or guardian spirit), suggesting divine protection is delegated. In poetry, Hlín symbolizes consolation and emotional shelter, making her relevant to elegiac or protective themes. Her presence underscores how Norse myth distributes maternal and protective functions among multiple female figures.