Þjazi (Thjazi, Thiassi)
Þjazi, also spelled Thjazi or Thiassi, is a prominent jötunn (giant) in Norse mythology. He is best known for his role in the myth of Idunn’s abduction, where he kidnaps […]
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The Giants (Jötnar)
Giants, or Jötnar, play a key role in Norse mythology. They represent chaotic and primordial forces of nature. Originating from Ymir, the first giant, they often clash with the gods but also form alliances. Some Jötnar marry gods, such as Skadi, who wed Njord. Loki, the trickster, also has Jötunn ancestry. Giants live in Jötunheim, a realm of wild nature beyond the gods’ ordered world. In Asatru, the Jötnar symbolize untamed forces like storms, earthquakes, and winter. They remind people of life’s challenges and the balance between creation and destruction. The Elder Futhark rune Thurisaz, linked to giants, represents protection and raw power, embodying their dual nature of chaos and transformation.
Ymir (Aurgelmir): The Primordial Giant
Ymir, the first of the Jötnar (giants), is a central figure in Norse creation myths. Often referred to as Aurgelmir in some sources, Ymir plays a vital role in the
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Skadi (Skaði)
Skadi: The Vanir Goddess of Winter and Hunting Skadi (also spelled Skaði) holds a unique place in Asatru, representing strength, independence, and the raw power of winter. She is a