Víðarr (Vidar), the Silent God
Víðarr, sometimes spelled Vidar, is a powerful god of the Æsir. He is the son of Odin and the giantess Gríðr, placing him among the ranks of the gods who […]
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Váli (Vali), the Avenger of Baldur
Váli, also spelled Vali, is a god of the Æsir, born for a singular and fateful purpose. He is the son of Odin and the giantess Rindr, created to avenge
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Berserkergang (ulfhednar): Trance-like Battle Frenzy
Berserkergang refers to the intense battle-rage warriors entered before combat. These warriors, often called berserkers or bear-shirts, gained a reputation for their fearlessness and unmatched strength. They fought without armor,
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Göll (Gull, Gol): The Valkyrie of Battle Fury
Göll, whose name means “scream” or “battle cry,” is a fierce Valkyrie who rides into battle with unmatched intensity. Sometimes spelled “Gull” or “Gol,” she embodies the raw power and
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Svaðilfari: The Mighty Steed
Svaðilfari was renowned for his incredible strength and stamina. He belonged to a giant (jötunn) disguised as a mortal builder, who offered to construct a protective wall around Asgard. This
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The Mead of Poetry (Skáldskaparmjöðr): A Gift of Wisdom
The Mead of Poetry, or “Skáldskaparmjöðr,” is a magical beverage granting wisdom, eloquence, and poetic inspiration to anyone who drinks it. Dwarves created it from the blood of Kvasir, a
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Suttungr: The Jötunn Protector of the Mead of Poetry
Suttungr, a powerful jötunn, is best known for his role as the keeper of the Mead of Poetry. He came into possession of this precious mead after his parents, Gilling
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Gunnlöð (Gunnlod): The Guardian of the Mead of Poetry
Gunnlöð, a figure associated with wisdom and poetic inspiration, plays a role in the story of the Mead of Poetry. She is a giantess (jötunn) and the daughter of the
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Geirskögul (Geirskogul, Geirskagul): The Spear-Wielding Valkyrie
Geirskögul (pronounced “GAYR-skoh-gool”) appears in Old Norse texts as a powerful Valkyrie. The name means “Spear-Shaker” or “Spear-Skögul.” Skögul itself means “Shaker” or “Rager,” making it a fitting title for
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