Author name: Erika

Hríð (Hrid), also known as “Storm” or “Tempest,” is one of the eleven rivers flowing from Élivágar. Élivágar serves as a primordial source of power. These rivers surge with ice,

Víð (Við, Vid), also called “Broad” or “Wide,” is one of the ancient rivers flowing from Élivágar. Its vastness represents expansiveness, both in the physical and spiritual realms. Víð’s wide

The Ylgr (Ylg) is one of the eleven rivers that flow from the primordial spring known as Hvergelmir. It plays an important role in Asatru, where rivers and bodies of

Sylgr (Silgr), also known as “Swallower” or “Devourer,” is one of the ancient rivers flowing from Élivágar. Sylgr’s waters symbolize the consuming forces that shape and destroy, reminding Asatruar of

Leiptr, also called Leipt, is a river of immense power. It flows through Hel, the underworld, marking the boundary between the realms of the living and the dead. Its waters

Gjöll is one of the rivers that flows from Hvergelmir, often considered part of the group of Élivágar rivers. Its name translates to “loud noise” or “roaring,” reflecting its powerful

Slíðr, also called Slid or Slíður, is one of the eleven rivers of Élivágar, which flow from Hvergelmir. Known for its turbulent, violent current, Slíðr represents destructive forces that reshape

The river Fimbulþul, mentioned in the Prose Edda, holds a significant place in Asatru. It is one of the eleven rivers that flow from the great primordial well, Hvergelmir. This