''Urd'' was a

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that existed from 1879 to 1958.

History and profile

''Urd'' was named after

Urðr Urðr (Old Norse "fate"Orchard (1997:169).) is one of the Norns in Norse mythology. Along with Verðandi (possibly "happening" or "present"Orchard (1997:174).) and Skuld (possibly "debt" or "future"Orchard (1997:151).), Urðr makes up a trio o ...

, a guardian of the

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in Norse mythology. It was founded by sisters Cecilie and Anna Bøe in 1879. Anna was the

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until 1933, whereas Cecilie had responsibility for finance. The magazine was marked by a higher content of art and culture than many other women's magazines, and had a distinct faith in progress, and a Christian profile. It also included articles concerning the struggle for women’s suffrage. The magazine became defunct in 1958 due to weak finances.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Urd 1879 establishments in Norway 1958 disestablishments in Norway Defunct magazines published in Norway Lifestyle magazines Magazines established in 1879 Magazines disestablished in 1958 Norwegian-language magazines Weekly magazines published in Norway Women's magazines published in Norway