Rheda

Rheda, also called Hreda or Hretha, is the Germanic goddess of glory and victory. She is the wife of Saxnot and was originally mortal before undergoing Apotheosis. She is worshiped by the Saxons as the mother of their people.

History
Rheda was born in 104 BC to Nordalgia, an area north of the River Elbe in present day Holstein. Her parents were members of the Aviones tribe.

When Rheda was 16 she was propositioned by a prince of their tribe. When she turned him down he attempted to rape her. She killed him in self-defense and for this she was banished.

Rheda survived on her own in the woods. She hunted, he built herself a house and she fought against monsters and witches who lived in the forest.

Saxnot fell in love with her while watching her wrestle with a Jotun-Wolf.

In 87 BC, Rheda became pregnant. Saxnot did something few deities have done before or since, he decided to stay and help take care of his love and their children.

Altogether Rheda would birth twelve children during her mortal life; 6 boys and 6 girls. These children were the first Saxons.

In 48 BC, Rheda underwent Apotheosis and became a deity.

Appearance
Rheda is six feet tall, has blonde hair and gray eyes. According to Percy she looks like a taller Annabeth.