Category: Norse Mythology

Bergelmir (Bergelmer) (mountain old, that is, the old man of the mountain) In Norse mythology, a giant from whom all the frost giants descended. After…

Baugi In Norse mythology, an evil giant; brother of Suttung; killed by Odin, chief of the gods. Baugi had attempted to kill Odin, but the…

Baldur (Balder, Baldr, Balldr) (lord) In Norse mythology, god of light, the sun, who always spoke the truth; son of Odin and Frigga; husband of…

Asgardreia In northern folklore, a name for the Wild Hunt, also known as Woden’s Hunt, which people believed was the souls of the dead let…

Alfheim (elf home) In Norse mythology, home of the light elves or dwarfs, as well as of the god Frey. It was located in the…

Alfar (elves or dwarfs) In Norse mythology, the elves or dwarfs ruled over by the god Frey. The Prose Edda gives an account of their…

Alfadir (Alfadur) (all-father) In Norse mythology, a title for Odin, chief of the gods, and often used in Christian times for God. In the Prose…

Álf (Elf) in Norse Mythology In Norse mythology, the term “Álf” (often translated as “elf”) refers to a class of beings that are deeply intertwined…

Andvaranaut (Andvari’s ring) In Norse mythology, a magic ring belonging to the dwarf Andvari, stolen by the fire-trickster god, Loki. The ring was given to…

Iduna (Idunn) (rejuvenation) In Norse mythology, one of the Aesir; goddess of the golden apples of immortal youth, food of the gods; wife of the…