The Disir - Female Ancestors
The disir are ancestral mothers who protect their descendants and are honored in winter rituals.
The disir are collective female ancestors who watch over family lines. They were honored at the Disablot, a winter sacrifice, and could be called upon for protection and guidance. The disir represent the powerful feminine aspect of ancestral connection.
The disir of your line stand behind you; honor them and they shall shield you.
The disir cult was a major aspect of Norse religious practice.
Various Sagas