Giants, or Jötnar, 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 Skaði, who wed Njord. Loki, the trickster, also has Jötunn ancestry. Giants live in Jötunheimr, 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.
Borr, also spelled Bur or Bör, stands as one of the most pivotal figures in the lineage of the gods. He is the son of Búri, the first god, who […]
Borr (Bor, Bör, Bur): Father of the Allfather Read Post »
Laufey, also known as Nál, stands as a central figure through her role as the mother of Loki. While her exact nature varies, she is often depicted as a giantess.
Laufey (Nál): The Giantess and Mother of Loki Read Post »
Fárbauti, sometimes spelled Farbauti or Fárbaute, is a powerful giant known for his role as a force of chaos. His name translates to “cruel striker” or “dangerous hitter,” reflecting his
Fárbauti (Farbauti, Fárbaute): The Striking Giant of Lightning Read Post »
Gerðr, also spelled Gerd or Gerth, stands as a key figure known for her beauty and connection to the earth’s fertility. She comes from the Jötunn, a race of beings
Gerðr (Gerd, Gerth): The Giantess of Fertility and Beauty Read Post »
Angrboða, sometimes spelled Angrboda or Angurboða, is a powerful giantess whose name means “bringer of grief” or “she who brings sorrow.” Residing in the wilderness of Jötunheimr, Angrboða commands fear
Angrboða (Angrboda, Angurboða): The Mother of Monsters Read Post »
Thjazi, also spelled Thjazi or Thiassi, is a prominent jötunn (giant). He is best known for his role in Idunn’s abduction, where he kidnaps the goddess who guards the apples
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Ymir, the first of the Jötnar (giants), is a central figure in Norse creation. Often referred to as Aurgelmir in some sources, Ymir plays a vital role in the formation
Ymir (Aurgelmir): The Primordial Giant Read Post »
Skaði (Skadi) holds a unique place in Asatru, representing strength, independence, and the raw power of winter. She is a Vanir goddess known for her association with hunting, skiing, mountains,
Skaði (Skadi) The Vanir Goddess of Winter and Hunting Read Post »
