Angrboða (AHNGR-boh-thah) holds a crucial role in ancient stories. Her name means “the one who brings grief” or “grief-bringer.” Alternate spellings include Angrboda and Angrboða. She is a Jötunn, a […]
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Fenrir (pronounced FEN-reer or FEN-rir), also known as Fenrisúlfr (FEN-ris-OOL-fr), is one of the most powerful and feared beings in existence. Born to Loki, the trickster god, and the giantess
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Ótr (pronounced OH-ter, with a rolled r) appears in tales such as the Völsunga saga and Skáldskaparmál. Ótr, meaning “otter” in Old Norse, was a dwarf known for his unique
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Sessrúmnir (pronounced SESS-roo-mnir, where mnir is said as a single syllable) is a grand hall associated with Freyja. Its name means “seat-room” or “room with many seats,” hinting at its
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Fólkvangr (FOHLK-vahng-er), meaning “Field of the Host” or “Field of the Army,” is the realm of the goddess Freyja. This place is described in the Prose Edda, written by Snorri
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The Völvas (VUR-lvahs), sometimes spelled Volvas, were powerful seeresses and practitioners of magic. These women played an essential role in guiding communities through prophecy and ritual. The term völva translates
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Hreiðmarr (HRAYTH-mar), sometimes spelled Hreidmar or Hræiðmarr, was a powerful figure renowned for his immense wealth and cunning nature. He appears in the Völsunga Saga and other ancient sources as
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The Völuspá (pronounced: VOH-luh-spah) tells a powerful story through the voice of a völva (seeress). It offers profound insights into the creation, destruction, and renewal of the world. The name
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Fafnir (pronounced “FAHV-neer”) began as a dwarf with unmatched greed and ambition. His transformation into a dragon occurred after he claimed a cursed treasure. This tale appears prominently in the
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