"a stanza quoted from ""Völuspá"". Fenrir is first mentioned in prose in chapter 25, where the enthroned figure of High tells Gangleri (described as King Gylfi in disguise) about the god Týr. High says that one example of Týr's bravery is that when the Æsir were luring Fenrir (referred to here as ""Fenrisúlfr"") to place the fetter Gleipnir on the wolf, Týr placed his hand within the wolf's mouth as a pledge. This was done at Fenrir's own request because he did not trust that the Æsir would let him go. As a result, when the Æsir refused to release"
"of Ragnarök. At that time, he will have grown so large that his upper jaw touches the sky while his lower touches the earth when he gapes. He will be slain by Odin's son, Viðarr, who will either stab him in the heart or rip his jaws asunder, according to different accounts. Fenrir's two offspring will, according to legend, devour the sun and moon at Ragnarök. On the other hand, however, the wolves Geri and Freki were the Norse god Odin's faithful pets who were reputed to be ""of good omen."" In the Hervarar saga, king Heidrek is asked by"
"Fenrir In the ""Prose Edda"", additional information is given about Fenrir, including that, due to the gods' knowledge of prophecies foretelling great trouble from Fenrir and his rapid growth, the gods bound him, and as a result Fenrir bit off the right hand of the god Týr. Depictions of Fenrir have been identified on various objects, and scholarly theories have been proposed regarding Fenrir's relation to other canine beings in Norse mythology. Fenrir has been the subject of artistic depictions, and he appears in literature. Fenrir is mentioned in three stanzas of the poem ""Völuspá"" and in two stanzas of"
"Fafnir In Norse mythology, Fáfnir (Old Norse and Icelandic) or Frænir is a son of the dwarf king Hreidmar and brother of Regin, Ótr, Lyngheiðr and Lofnheiðr. After being affected by the curse of Andvari's ring and gold, Fafnir became a dragon and was slain by Sigurd. In the Icelandic ""Volsunga Saga"" (late 13th century), Fáfnir is a dwarf with a powerful arm and fearless soul. He guards his father's house of glittering gold and flashing gems. He is the strongest and most aggressive of the three brothers. Regin recounts to Sigurd how Odin, Loki and Hœnir were traveling when"
"of the dead, spattering the heavens with blood. In contrast the Eddic poem ""Vafþrúðnismál"" states that Fenrir himself will destroy the sun. Snorri also names a wolf named Mánagarmr (""Moon-Hound"", or ""Moon's Dog"") as the most powerful of the giantess's progeny, and goes on to say that he will swallow the moon and gorge on the dead. This is presumably an alternate name for Hati that Snorri took from folklore. It can be anglicized as ""Managarm"", ""Manegarm"", ""Mánagarm"" or ""Managarmr"". Hati Hróðvitnisson In Norse mythology, Hati Hróðvitnisson (first name meaning ""He Who Hates"", or ""Enemy"") is a warg; a wolf"
"Warg In Norse mythology, a vargr (pl. vargar; often anglicised as warg or varg) is a wolf and in particular refers to the wolf Fenrir and the wolves that chase the sun and moon Sköll and Hati. Based on this, J. R. R. Tolkien in his fiction used the Old English form warg (other O.E. forms being wearg and wearh) to refer to a particularly large and evil kind of wolf. Because of Tolkien's influence on fantasy the word has been used many times in other works. In Old Norse, ""vargr"" is derived from the reconstructed Proto-Germanic ""*wargaz"", ultimately derived"
"Járnviðr In Norse mythology, Járnviðr (Old Norse ""Iron-wood"") is a forest located east of Midgard, inhabited by troll women who bore giantesses and giant wolves. Járnviðr is attested in the ""Poetic Edda"", compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the ""Prose Edda"", written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson. Járnvid is mentioned in ""Völuspá"" : The one that will be ""the snatcher of the moon"" is Mánagarmr (or Hati), and the ""old woman"" may refer to Fenrir's mother Angrboða. Snorri Sturluson quotes this stanza and expands it in his ""Gylfaginning"" : The form """"Járnviðjur"""" (""Ironwoodite"") is"
"Mjölnir In Norse mythology, Mjölnir (; , ) is the hammer of Thor, the Norse god associated with thunder. Mjölnir is depicted in Norse mythology as one of the most fearsome and powerful weapons in existence, capable of leveling mountains. In its account of Norse mythology, the ""Prose Edda"" relates how the hammers characteristically short handle was due to a mistake during its manufacture. Similar hammers (Ukonvasara) were a common symbol of the god of thunder in other North European mythologies. Modern depictions of Mjolnir are most prevalent amongst practitioners of Heathenry (a modern Pagan religious movement) and white supremacist"
"be a depiction of Odin being devoured by Fenrir at Ragnarök. Below the beast and the man is a depiction of a legless, helmeted man, with his arms in a prostrate position. The Younger Futhark inscription on the stone bears a commonly seen memorial dedication, but is followed by an encoded runic sequence that has been described as ""mysterious,"" and ""an interesting magic formula which is known from all over the ancient Norse world."" If the images on the Tullstorp Runestone are correctly identified as depicting Ragnarök, then Fenrir is shown above the ship Naglfar. Meyer Schapiro theorizes a connection"
"tightened around Fenrir, he sensed their deception and bit off the right hand of the god. At Ragnarök, the wolf is destined to break his bond and kill Odin, whose death will then be avenged by the god Vidar. For similar reasons as Fenrir, Jörmungandr and Hel are also considered bound monsters, though in somewhat less apparent ways. The serpent was banished to the outer waters of Midgard where he lay encircling the earth with his tail in his mouth, which in itself is a form of binding. He will rise up from the ocean during Ragnarök when he and"
"until Loki is loosed from his bonds. Angrboða In Norse mythology, Angrboða or Angrboda (Old Norse ""the one who brings grief"" or ""she-who-offers-sorrow"") is a female jötunn (giantess). In the ""Poetic Edda"", Angrboða is mentioned only in ""Völuspá hin skamma"" (found in Hyndluljóð) as the mother of Fenrir by Loki. However, in the ""Prose Edda"" book ""Gylfaginning"", she is referred to as a ""giantess in Jötunheimr"" and said also to be the mother of Fenrir's siblings Jörmungandr (the Midgard Serpent) and Hel. She may be the same as Iárnvidia, 'She of Iron-wood', mentioned in the list of troll-wives in the"
"Angrboða In Norse mythology, Angrboða or Angrboda (Old Norse ""the one who brings grief"" or ""she-who-offers-sorrow"") is a female jötunn (giantess). In the ""Poetic Edda"", Angrboða is mentioned only in ""Völuspá hin skamma"" (found in Hyndluljóð) as the mother of Fenrir by Loki. However, in the ""Prose Edda"" book ""Gylfaginning"", she is referred to as a ""giantess in Jötunheimr"" and said also to be the mother of Fenrir's siblings Jörmungandr (the Midgard Serpent) and Hel. She may be the same as Iárnvidia, 'She of Iron-wood', mentioned in the list of troll-wives in the ""Prose Edda"" list ""nafnaþulur"". The poem ""Völuspá"""
"makes to Hel. Along the way he meets a dog. Although unnamed, this dog is normally assumed to be Garmr. Alternatively, Garmr is sometimes assumed to be identical to Fenrir. Garmr is sometimes seen as a hellhound, comparable to Cerberus. The ""Prose Edda"" book ""Gylfaginning"" assigns him a role in Ragnarök: Bruce Lincoln brings together Garmr and the Greek mythological dog Cerberus, relating both names to a Proto-Indo-European root ""*ger-"" ""to growl"" (perhaps with the suffixes ""-*m/*b"" and ""-*r""). However, as Ogden (2013) notes, this analysis actually requires ""Cerberus"" and ""Garmr"" to be derived from two ""different"" Indo-European roots (*""ger-"""
"Fjölnir Fjölnir (, ""Manifold"" or ""Multiplier"") is a legendary king in Norse mythology said to have been the son of Freyr (Frey) and his consort Gerðr (Gertha). The name appears in a variety of forms, including Fiolnir, Fjölner, Fjolner, and Fjolne. He was claimed as the progenitor of the Swedish Yngling dynasty, reigning from Gamla Uppsala. According to the ""Grottasöngr"", Fjölnir lived from the 1st century BC to the early 1st century AD. Fjölnir was said to have drowned in a vat of mead while visiting Peace-Fróði, a similarly-legendary king of Zealand, the Danish island. Fjölnir was then succeeded by"
"Loki Loki (, , ) is a god in Norse mythology. Loki is in some sources the son of Fárbauti and Laufey, and the brother of Helblindi and Býleistr. By the jötunn Angrboða, Loki is the father of Hel, the wolf Fenrir, and the world serpent Jörmungandr. By his wife Sigyn, Loki is the father of Narfi and/or Nari. By the stallion Svaðilfari, Loki is the mother—giving birth in the form of a mare—to the eight-legged horse Sleipnir. In addition, Loki is referred to as the father of Váli in ""Prose Edda"", though this source also refers to Odin as"
"Eggthér In Norse mythology, Eggthér (or Egdir) is a giant and herdsman who is described as sitting on a mound and joyfully playing his harp while the red rooster Fjalar begins to crow, heralding the onset of Ragnarök. According to stanza 42 of the poem ""Völuspá"" from the ""Poetic Edda"": The identity of the giantess is not known, but according to John Lindow she may be the one described in stanza 40 of the same poem, who dwelt in the forest of Jarnvid and raised the offspring of Fenrir (and who is often identified with Angrboda). He also notes that"
"Veðrfölnir and eagle In Norse mythology, Veðrfölnir (Old Norse ""storm pale,"" ""wind bleached"", or ""wind-witherer"") is a hawk sitting between the eyes of an unnamed eagle that is perched on top of the world tree Yggdrasil. ""Veðrfölnir"" is sometimes modernly anglicized as Vedrfolnir, Vedfolnir or Vethrfolnir. The unnamed eagle is attested in both the ""Poetic Edda"", compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the ""Prose Edda"", written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson, while Veðrfölnir is solely attested in the ""Prose Edda"". In both the ""Poetic Edda"" and the ""Prose Edda"", the squirrel Ratatoskr carries messages"
"Germanic peoples, including the Langobards. Forms of his name appear frequently throughout the Germanic record, though narratives regarding Odin are mainly found in Old Norse works recorded in Iceland, primarily around the 13th century. These texts make up the bulk of modern understanding of Norse mythology. In Old Norse texts, Odin is depicted as one-eyed and long-bearded, frequently wielding a spear named Gungnir, and wearing a cloak and a broad hat. He is often accompanied by his animal companions and familiars—the wolves Geri and Freki and the ravens Huginn and Muninn, who bring him information from all over —and rides"
"from his bonds. High relates that the great serpent Jörmungandr, also described as a child of Loki in the same source, will breach land as the sea violently swells onto it. The ship Naglfar, described in the ""Prose Edda"" as being made from the human nails of the dead, is released from its mooring, and sets sail on the surging sea, steered by a jötunn named Hrym. At the same time, Fenrir, eyes and nostrils spraying flames, charges forward with his mouth wide open, his upper jaw reaching to the heavens, his lower jaw touching the earth. At Fenrir's side,"
"and the wolf in the central image probably reflects the Ragnarök myth, which would make the wolf Fenrir and the ship Naglfar. The ship is shaped like an ancient galley with beakheads both fore and aft and is unlike any known Viking ship, suggesting from its archaic form that it is a symbolic ship associated with ritual. Other inscriptions with similar features which may depict ancient, symbolic ships include DR 77 in Hjermind, DR 119 in Spentrup, DR 258 in Bösarp, and DR 328 in Holmby. The wolf has a mane and pointed ears similar to the depiction of the"
"Fornjót In Norse mythology, Fornjót (Old Norse: ""Fornjótr"") was an ancient giant and king of """"Gotland, Kænland and Finnland"""" meaning Gotland, Kvenland and Finland Proper. His children are Ægir (the ruler of the sea), Logi (fire giant) and Kári (god of wind). The name has often been interpreted as ""forn-jótr"" ""ancient giant"", and Karl Simrock (1869) because of this identified Fornjotr with the primeval giant Ymir. But it is also possible, as was suggested by Peter Erasmus Müller (1818), that it is one of a well-established group of names or titles of gods in ""-njótr"" ""user, owner, possessor"", which would"
"Bound monster The bound monster is an important motif in Norse mythology. The theme is that of an enemy of the gods who is bound or restrained in some way but destined to break free during the time of Ragnarök to cause destruction. This pattern applies particularly to Loki and his three children by the giantess Angrboda - the wolf Fenrisulfr (or Fenrir), Jörmungandr (the Midgard Serpent) and Hel, queen of the underworld. Loki was bound in vengeance for his role in the death of Baldr, the full version of which tale is found in ""Gylfaginning"". As Loki struggles in"
"of Fenrir, for whom Hróðvitnir (""Famous Wolf"") is an alternate name. According to Snorri, Hati's mother is the giantess, not named but mentioned in the Eddic poem ""Völuspá"", who dwells to the east of Midgard in the forest of Járnviðr (""Ironwood"") and ""fosters Fenrir's kin"". Snorri states that this giantess and witch bears many giants for sons, all in the form of wolves, including Hati and Sköll, who is thus implied to be Hati's brother. In two verses of ""Völuspá"" that Snorri cites, an unnamed son of this giantess is prophesied to snatch the moon, and also eat the flesh"
"been correctly identified as Odin, then Geri and Freki are shown taking part in hunting an elk or moose. ""Freki"" is also a name applied to the monstrous wolf Fenrir in the ""Poetic Edda"" poem ""Völuspá"". Folklorist John Lindow sees irony in the fact that Odin feeds one Freki at his dinner table and another—Fenrir—with his flesh during the events of Ragnarök. Historian Michael Spiedel connects Geri and Freki with archaeological finds depicting figures wearing wolf-pelts and frequently found wolf-related names among the Germanic peoples, including Wulfhroc (""Wolf-Frock""), Wolfhetan (""Wolf-Hide""), Isangrim (""Grey-Mask""), Scrutolf (""Garb-Wolf"") and Wolfgang (""Wolf-Gait""), Wolfdregil (""Wolf-Runner""), and"
"among some of its modern descendants. In Norse mythology, from which most narratives about gods among the Germanic peoples stem, Týr sacrifices his arm to the monstrous wolf Fenrir, who bites off his limb while the gods bind the animal. Týr is foretold to be consumed by the similarly monstrous dog Garmr during the events of Ragnarök. In Old Norse sources, Týr is alternately described as the son of the jötunn Hymir (in ""Hymiskviða"") or of the god Odin (in ""Skáldskaparmál""). ""Lokasenna"" makes reference to an unnamed otherwise unknown consort, perhaps also reflected in the continental Germanic record (see Zisa"
"character Thor, based on the Norse god, a magical hammer similarly based on the original Mjölnir plays a major role. The Marvel adaptation endowed the hammer with additional powers not attested in the original myth - especially, that when holding it Thor can fly through air at great speed. Mjölnir In Norse mythology, Mjölnir (; , ) is the hammer of Thor, the Norse god associated with thunder. Mjölnir is depicted in Norse mythology as one of the most fearsome and powerful weapons in existence, capable of leveling mountains. In its account of Norse mythology, the ""Prose Edda"" relates how"
"Wolf to shrink in an attempt to escape. The axe pursues Fenris and finally strikes him, spiriting him off to the shadowy land of Varinheim. Just like Norse mythology, Odin had the dwarfs forge the chain Gleipnir (""deceiver"" or ""entangler""). It appeared to be only a silken ribbon, but was made of six wondrous ingredients: the sound of a cat's footfall, the beard of a woman, the roots of a mountain, bear's sinews, fish's breath, and bird's spittle (which explains why these things are not found today). When it came to binding the Fenris Wolf, Tyr lost his hand in"
"The reference to Loki is explained by a University of Bergen press release as ""an appropriate name for a field that was so difficult to locate"". Loki Loki (, , ) is a god in Norse mythology. Loki is in some sources the son of Fárbauti and Laufey, and the brother of Helblindi and Býleistr. By the jötunn Angrboða, Loki is the father of Hel, the wolf Fenrir, and the world serpent Jörmungandr. By his wife Sigyn, Loki is the father of Narfi and/or Nari. By the stallion Svaðilfari, Loki is the mother—giving birth in the form of a mare—to"
"Gram. Ótr In Norse mythology, Ótr (alternately: Ott, Oter, Otr, Ottar, Ottarr, Otter) is a dwarf. He is the son of the king Hreidmar and the brother of Fafnir and Regin. According to the Prose Edda, he could change into any form, and used to spend his days in the shape of an otter, greedily eating fish. Ótr was slain accidentally by Loki, who wanted to keep his pelt. Hreidmar demanded a large weregild for Ótr's death, namely to fill Ótr's skin with yellow gold, and to then cover it entirely with red gold. When the skin was covered, one"
"Surtr In Norse mythology, Surtr (; Old Norse ""black"" or ""the swarthy one"") is a jötunn. Surtr is attested in the ""Poetic Edda"", compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the ""Prose Edda"", written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson. In both sources, Surtr is foretold as being a major figure during the events of Ragnarök; carrying his bright sword, he will go to battle against the Æsir, he will do battle with the major god Freyr, and afterward the flames that he brings forth will engulf the Earth. In a book from the ""Prose Edda"""
"and begins killing everyone around him. Sam Stewart and wife Marla (Joan Severance) find it has some connection to their friend Martin. A young boy named Jacob (Chris Young) is haunted by terrifying nightmares of what is to come, and his grandfather (William Hickey) explains these dreams through stories from Norse legend, which says that the only one who can destroy Fenrir is Týr, the Norse god of single combat, victory and heroic glory, who is prophesied to return to fight the creature. In the nick of time, the mystical Clockmaker (Alexander Godunov), who actually is Týr, one-handed Norse God"
"Ótr In Norse mythology, Ótr (alternately: Ott, Oter, Otr, Ottar, Ottarr, Otter) is a dwarf. He is the son of the king Hreidmar and the brother of Fafnir and Regin. According to the Prose Edda, he could change into any form, and used to spend his days in the shape of an otter, greedily eating fish. Ótr was slain accidentally by Loki, who wanted to keep his pelt. Hreidmar demanded a large weregild for Ótr's death, namely to fill Ótr's skin with yellow gold, and to then cover it entirely with red gold. When the skin was covered, one whisker"
"Skírnir In Norse mythology, Skírnir (Old Norse ""bright one"") is the god Freyr's messenger and vassal. In the ""Poetic Edda"" poem ""Skírnismál"", Skírnir is sent as a messenger to Jötunheimr to conduct lovesick Freyr's wooing of the fair goddess Gerðr on condition of being given Freyr's powerful sword as a reward. The coy goddess refuses the advances until Skírnir threatens Gerðr with his ""gambantein"", a magic wand. In chapter 34 of the ""Prose Edda"" poem ""Gylfaginning"", Skírnir also performs favors for Odin, father of the gods. After the vicious wolf Fenrir evades capture, Skirnir visits the mountain dwarves, know for"