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Anónimo - Diccionario de Mitologia Nordica
Anónimo - Diccionario de Mitologia Nordica
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Aegir- Sea giant who rules over the seas with his wife the goddess Ran. Son of
Miskorblindi. His weapon is the net as is Ran s. (1)
Aegir's daughters- Said to be the mothers of Heimdallr. They are said to be
nine waves and their names are Himinglva (the Heaven Shining One), Dufa ,
Blodhughadda (Bloody Hair), Hefring (the Rising One), Udhr, Hronn, Bylgia,
Bara, and Kolga (The Cold One). Dufa Udhr, Hronn, Bylgia and Bara are all
synonyms for waves. (5)
Aesir- The tribe of deities that Odhinn and Thorr belong to. (1) They are the
deities of consciousness and the sky as opposed to the Vanir who are the deities
of the earth and biological life and natural cycles. (O)
Ai- A dwarf. (5)
(The) Alcis- Twin deities worshiped by the Germans and were said to be sons
of the Sky God. (O)
alf- A race of beings that are magical in nature. The word alf is normally
translated to the word "elf". There are three types of alfs. One is the light alf
which are the residents of Ljossalfheimr which Freyr rules. They are said to be
fairer than the sun to look upon. The second type are the svartalfs which are the
dwarves. The third are the dark alfs which some believe to actually be the spirits
of dead male ancestors. (O) The Dark Alfs are said to be as black as pitch. (5)
Alf- The name of a dwarf. (5)
Alfather- "Father of All". Another name of Odhinn. (4)
Alfheimr- One of the nine worlds and home of the Light Alfs also called
Ljossalfheimr. (1)
Alfrothful- "Alf- beam". Mother of Sol. (4)
alf-shot- A condition that is caused by being "shot" by alfs and can be the cause
of physical conditions ranging from mild muscle spasms to bone cancer and
nervous degeneration, having a part of your soul complex stolen or eaten as well
as other unpleasant effects. The same effects can come from witch-shot and
dwarf-shot. (O)
Alf's Beam- A keening for the sun. (4)
Alfadhir- "All-Father". A name given as one of Odhinn's many names. (5)
Alfodhr- Same as "Alfadhir". (5)
Alfrodul- The daughter of Sol who shall ride the chariot of the sun after
Ragnarok in her mother's place. (5)
All-Bright- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that Asa-sons call the sun.
(4)
All Devourer- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the dwarfs call fire.
(4)
All-Green- In Alvissmal, this is the name by which the etins call Midhgardhr.
(4)
All-Father- Same as "Alfadhir". (5)
Alsvidhr- the com pletely white one The nam e of one of the two horses that
draw the sun. (4) See also "Arvakr".
Althiolf- The name of a soil dwelling dwarf. (5)
Alvaldi-
the all powerful one. Father of the giant Thjazi, Idi and Gang. (4)
Alviss- "The All-Wise". The name of a dwarf who talks the gods into letting
him wed Thorr's daughter in Thorr's absence. Thorr catches up to the dwarf
before he can get to his home and tricks the dwarf into staying above ground
until the sun rises at which time the dwarf is turned into stone. (4)
Alvissmal- Also known as the Lay of Alviss. A poem in the Poetic Edda about
how Thorr tricks the dwarf Alviss into staying above ground until the sun rises at
which time the dwarf is turned into stone. (4)
amber- Amber is probably sacred to Freyja and was used as a sacrifice to the
gods and goddesses in heathen times. When Freyja could not find her beloved
Odhr, she shed tears and the tears that hit the ground turned to pure gold and
the ones that hit trees turned into pure amber. Also called "Freyja's tears".(O)
Amsvartnir- "The Red-Black One." The name of the lake on the island Lyngvi,
where the Fenris Wolf was finally bound by the Aesir. (5)
Andhrimnir- "Sooty in the face". The cook of Valhalla who cooks the nightly
feast for the Einherjar. (O)
Andlangr- extended The nam e of the second heaven, that is said to be south
and above the skies visible to Midhgardhr. This is most likely a christian
addition made to the lore by Snorri. (5) See also Vindblain, Vidblain, Vidfedmir,
Hriod, Hlyrnir, Gimir, Vet-Mimir and Skatyrnir.
Andvaranaut- The name of the ring that was said to have been taken from
Brynhildr by Sigurd and give to Gudhrun. (4)
Andvari- The careful one A Dwarf whose treasure Loki took to pay Otter's
ransom. This treasure included a ring that would bring it's user wealth but
anyone who wore it besides the dwarf would also be doomed. This ring is
thought to have ultimately caused the deaths of Hreidmar, Fafnir, Regin and
Sigurd among others. (1)
Angrbodha- "Boder of Ill". (4) A jotunn who is mother by Loki to Hela,
Fenrir, and Jormungandr the world serpent. (1)
Angantyr- See "Ottar".
Annar- Second husband of Nott and father through her of Jordh. (O)
Arvakr- The name of one of the two horses that draw the sun. (4) See also
"Alsvidhr".
Asa-Thorr- Another name for Thorr. (5)
Asatru- A word generally used to describe the pre-christian religion of the
Northern Europeans. It comes from the words "ase" which means "of the gods"
and "tru" which means faith or loyalty and is generally translates as Loyalty to the
gods. (O)
Asatruar- Refers to those who are Asatru as a group. (O)
Ases- See "Aesir".
Asgardhr- One of the nine worlds. It is the home of the Aesir. (O)
ash tree- Odhinn, Vili and V used the organic material from an ash tree to
form men. (see "elm tree") The World Tree Yggdrasill is said to be an Ash but
there are also references to it as a yew. (4)
Askr- Ash -tree. Odhinn, Hoenir and Lodhurr created the first two people
from two trees they found on a shore. Their names were Askr and Embla. (1)
Asynjur- Asynja-(sing.) . Refers specifically to the fem ale gods of the Aesir
and the Vanir. (O)
athem- See "0ndh".
Atlakvidha- "The Lay of Atli". A poem in the Poetic Edda, in which Gudhrun
avenges the murder of her brothers (by her husband and king, Atli) by slaying
him, his two sons (which she bore him) and Burning his halls to the ground. (4)
Atlamal Hin Groenlenzku- "The Greenlandish Lay of Atli". A poem in the
Poetic Edda, that is another version of the subject matter of Atlakvidha. (4)
Atli- "The Terrible." He was married to Gudhrun after the death of her
husband Sigmund. (4) See also "Atlakvidha". Also given as another name for
Thorr. (5)
Atridhr- "Attacker". A name given as one of Odhinn's many names. (5)
Audhumla- The great mother of the creation, the hornless cow or bovine. She
licked the first gods out of the ice and nourished Ymir. (1) Four rivers of milk
flow from her utters to nourish all. (5)
Audhr- Son of Naglfari and Nott. (O)
Aurbodha- The mother of Gerdhr by Gymir. (5)
Aurgelmir- Said by Vafthruthnir in Vafthrudhismal to be the oldest of all
etins. (4) This is another name for the giant Ymir. (5)
Aurnir- A giant. (4)
Aurvangardwarves. (5)
Aurvindil- The husband of the seeress Groa who tried to charm the whetstone
out of Thorr's forehead but was not successful. Thorr took his toe and threw it
up into the sky after it had become frozen and it became a star. (1)
Aurvindil's Toe- See "Aurvindil."
Austri- The name of one of the dwarfs that hold up the four corners of Ymir's
skull (the sky). Their names are Austri, Vestri, Nordhri and Sudri. Their names
mean North, South, East and West. (5)
Awl- A dwarf and brother of Sindri and Brokkr. (5) See also "Brokkr".
Bafur- The name of a soil dwelling dwarf. (5)
Baldr- Son of Odhinn. He was slain by Hodhr who was tricked by Loki into
doing so. He was white of skin and bright haired. Along with Magni, Vidharr
and Vali he will inherit Asgardhr after Ragnarok. (1) See also "Hringhorni".
Baldr's Draumar- "Baldr's Dreams". The name of a poem in the Poetic Edda
that describes how Odhinn attempted to find Baldr's fate and what could be done
to avoid it. It is also know as Vegtamskvida. (1)
Baleygr- "The One with the Flaming Eyes". A name given as one of Odhinn's
many names. (5)
Bara- See "Aegir's Daughters".
Barri- The name of a place where Freyr was to meet Gerdhr to be married in
nine nights time from the time Skirnir had first went to her. Freyr, however
could not wait that long, such as his longing for Gerdhr. (5)
barrow-mound- Burial mounds where the dead were placed. (O)
Baugi- Brother of Suttungr. An etin. (1) Uncle of the giantess Gunnlodh.
Baugi is the giant that Odhinn, in an attempt to steal the m ead of inspiration,
works for in a disguise under the name, Bolverkr. After working for a full
summer and doing the work of nine, Baugi promises him a sip of the mead of
inspiration, whom the giants brother Suttungr possesses. It is a promise that
Baugi cannot fulfill because his brother refuses to give Odhinn a sip, forcing
Odhinn to obtain the mead my other means. (O)
beech- Beech wood is associated with the norns and Frigg. (3)
Beli- Freyr will slay this giant with a stags antler horns. (5)
Beowulf- The title of an Anglo-Saxon epic poem. It is named after the name of
it's hero. (1)
Bergelmir- Offspring of Thrudhgelmir at the creation. (O) The only frost
giant to survive the drowning that was caused when Ymir was killed and his
blood drowned all the frost giants save Bergelmir. (1)
Bestla- Daughter of the giant Bolthorn and mother by Burr to Odhinn, Vili and
Ve. (4)
Beyla- Companion of Byggvir. (1)
Biflindi-
the one with the painted shield. Another nam e of Odhinn. (4)
Bifrost Bridge- The bridge that leads from Midhgardhr to Asgardhr. (O) It
is a rainbow bridge that only the gods can cross. Jotunns are not allowed to
cross. Heimdallr is ever vigilant at this bridge keeping the jotunns from crossing.
(1)
Bifur- The name of a soil dwelling dwarf. (5)
Bil- Child of Vidhfinnr. The name of one of the children that goes with the
moon (Mani) on his nightly rounds. Bil is also said to be one of the Asynjur. (5)
See also "Hiuki."
Bileygr- "One With Poor Sight". A name given as one of Odhinn's many
names. (5)
Bilskirnir- "the one striking lightning with rays of light." The name of Thorr's
hall in Thrudhvangr. It has 540 apartments. Also called "Lightning". (O)
The Blessing of the Alfs- A blessing that is performed during Winter Nights.
The Blessing of the Dises- A blessing that is sometimes performed during
Winter Nights.
Blessing of the Wanes- See "The Harvest Festival".
Blindi- "The Blind One". A name given as one of Odhinn's many names. (5)
Blodhughadda- See "Aegir's Daughters".
Blood Eagle- A form of sacrifice and/ or punishm ent in which a person s ribs
were separated from there backbone. The ribs were pulled out (looking like
wings) and their lungs pulled out through the incisions made there. (4)
boar- The animal that is sacred to Freyr. Boars where often sacrificed to him
especially on the last night of Yule-tide. Freyr has a boar who has golden
bristles. (1) See also "GullinBurrsti".
boast- The ritual drinking to the honor of a god, goddess or ancestor or drinking
to seal an oath.
Boe- In Saxo's account of the Baldr story the son of Rindr is called Boe instead
of Vali. (1)
Bohn- The name of one of the three containers of the mead of inspiration that
were guarded by the giantess Gunnlodh. (4) See also "Odroerir" and "Son".
Boll- The name of one of the Rivers that flow from the Hvergelmir (5)
and Mjolnir. These same two dwarves also constructed Odhinn's spear Gungnir,
Sif's golden hair and Freyr's ship Skidhbladnir. Sindri won the bet but had to
settle for stitching up Loki's mouth with the thong called Vartari with the help of
his brother Awl. (5)
Brot af Sigurtharkvidhu- A poem in the Poetic Edda. (4)
Brynhildr- A Valkyrie. Daughter of Buthli. She was married to King Gunnar
but really loved Sigurd. When Sigurd was killed she committed suicide. (1)
Burrgeoning- In Alvismal, this is the name by which the alfs call Midhgardhr.
(4)
Burr- See "Borr".
Buri- Father of Borr. He is the first being that Audhumla licked from the ice.
(1)
Buseyra- "The One With Big Ears?". The name of a giantess that is said to
have been killed by Thorr. (5)
Buthli- Father of the valkyrie Brynhildr and the king Atli (4)
Byggvir- Companion of Beyla. (1)
Byleistr- One of the two brothers of Loki, the other being Helblindi. (5)
Bylgia- See "Aegir's Daughters".
Byrgir- The name of the well that Bil and Hjuki were walking from when Mani
took them. (5) See also "Saeg" and "Simul".
caraway seeds- Alfs and wights are said to detest caraway seeds. (3)
cats- Cats are sacred to Freyja. (3)
Clear Must- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the etins call beer. (4)
cocks- The cock (rooster) is believe by some to be connected with approaching
death or with a death cult in some way. Also the rooster is believed to be
connected with fire and to set the red cock on one s roof is to have one s roof set
on fire.(O)
Codex Regius- 13 century manuscript containing stories of the gods and
heroes. It is also known as the Edda. (1)
Dagr- "Day". Son of Delling and Nott. His horses name is Skinfaxi. (4) See
also "Nott".
Dainn - The name of a soil dwelling dwarf. (5)
Dainn- There are four stags that are in the branches of Yggdrasill and feed on
it's branches. Their names are Dainn, Dvalinn, Duneyrr and Durathror. (5)
Damp with sleet- Another name of Hel's hall. (O) See also "Eliudnir".
Dark Alf- Dark Alf's are said to be the spirit's of the dead. They are said to live
in the mountains with the Svart Alf's. They also inhabit the barrow-mounds. It
is also said that Dark Alf's are the spirit's of the dead who had dealt with the
Svart Alf's extensively in life and owed them favors for which they were paying
off in the after life. (O) Snorri says that they are as black as pitch in appearance.
(5)
The Daughters of Aegir- The waves of the sea. (1) see "the undines".
Day- At the creation the gods sent day and night to race across the skies in
chariots drawn by swift horses. (1) See also "Dagr" and "Skinfaxi".
Day Balm- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the alfs call a calm
windless day. (4)
The Days Haven- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the dwarfs call a
calm windless day. (4)
The death dream- A northern tradition in which a person, particularly
heroes, dream of their own death before it actually happens. (O)
The Deep- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the dwarfs call the sea.
(4)
Delling- A god who is the father through Nott of Dagr. (4)
disir- (dis sing.) The spirits, usually female, of deceased ancestors whose
desires and ambitions have kept them attached to Midhgardhr and to the
ancestral line. They watch over the family in general but more particularly the
person who will carry on the line. (O) See also "Idis".
Din Farer- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the alfs call the wind.
(4)
Disting- One of the Great Blessings between Yule-tide and Easter. On
February 2nd or 14th. Local Things are often held at this time. Freyja and Vali are
often honored during this blessing as well as the Dises and Alfs.
Dolgthvari- The name of a rock dwelling dwarf. (5)
him home must repay Thorr for the maiming of one of his goats by giving Thorr
his children as servants. (4)
Egil- Brother of Volund the smith. (4) See also "Volundarkvidha".
Eikinskialdi- The name of a dwarf. (5)
Eikthrynir- The name of the stag that stands atop Vallholl and feeds on the
leaves of Yggdrasill. Water drops from it's antlers fall into the well Hvergelmir
which feeds all the rivers of the world. (O)
Einherjar- The name by which those who were slain in battle and reside in
Valhalla and Folkvangr are known collectively by. At Ragnarok Odhinn will lead
them into battle against the jotunns. (O)
Eindridhi- See "Einridhi".
Einridhi- "The One Who Rides Alone." Another name for Thorr. (5)
Eir- Asynjur who is the best of physicians among the Elder Kin. (5)
Ekin- The name of one of the Rivers that flow from the Hvergelmir. This river
is one of the rivers that flows through Asgardhr. (5)
elder- The elder tree is said to be sacred to Freyja. (3)
Elder Kin- With the reasoning the words "god" and "goddess" tend to foster
too much of a separation between us and those commonly called by those words
that we are dedicated to, it is felt that the Phrase "Elder Kin" is better to describe
what most call the gods. And we are their "younger kin." (O)
Eldhrimnir- "Sooty from the fire". The name of the great cauldron in Valhalla
in which the boar Sehrimmnir is cooked each night for the Einherjar to feast on.
(O)
Elder- One of the servitors of Aegir. (4) See also "Fimafeng".
Elf- see "alf".
Eljudhnir - "Damp with Sleet". Hel's hall in Helgardh. (O)
Elivagar- The rivers that flow from Hvergilmir into Ginnungagap. It is said
that the "poisonous drops of hoar frost" from these rivers met with the heat of
Muspellheimr that the first being began in the melting ice, the giant Ymir. (4)
These rivers are said to be in the Jotunheimr. (O) See also "Hvergilmir."
Elli- Old age. The name of the old woman that Thorr wrestled with in the hall
of UtgardhaLoki. (1)
elm tree- Odhinn, Vili and Ve used the organic material of an elm tree to form
women. In other sources it was Odhinn, Hoenir and Lodhurr. (1)
Embla- Odhinn, Hoenir and Lodhurr created the first two people from two
trees they found on a shore. Their names were Askr and Embla. (1)
Erda- See "Erde".
Erde- Mother of Thorr.
etin- Another name for a jotunn. Etin's are generally thought of as either neutral
or friendly to the cause of the gods as opposed to jotunns who are unfriendly to
the cause of the gods. (O)
Everglow- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the etins call the sun.
(4)
Fafnir- Son of Hreidmar and brother of Otter and Regin. (1) See also "Otter's
ransom".
Fair Bough- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the alfs call wood. (4)
Fair-Roof- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the alfs call the skies.
(4)
Fair-Wheel- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the alfs call the sun.
(4)
fairies- see "light alfs"
Fal- The name of a dwarf. (5)
falcon- Associated with both Frigg and Freyja. (3)
Falhofnir- One of the horses of the Aesir. (5)
famine- The name of Hel's knife. (O)
far-sighting- The ability to see into the skuld (the future).
Farbauti- The father of Loki, Byleistr and Helblindi by Laufey. (5)
faring forth- The practice of leaving the physical body to travel forth in spirit
to other realms. (O)
their fetch until death, at which time it will generally guide them to the after-life.
It can and often is passed along ancestral lines. See also "Fylgja" (O)
Field of Warriors- Another name for Freyja's hall. (O) See also "Folkvangr".
Fili- The name of a soil dwelling dwarf. (5)
Fimafeng- One of the servitors of Aegir, whom Loki slew because of his dislike
for the praise that Fimafeng was receiving from the gods and goddesses. (4) See
also "Elder".
Fimbulthul- The name of one of the Rivers that flow from the Hvergelmir.
This river is one of the rivers that flows through Asgardhr. (5)
Fimbultyr- "The Mighty God". A Name for Odhinn. (4)
Fimbulvetr- "The Mighty Winter". It is the three year long winter that will
proceed Ragnarok. (1)
Finn- The name of a dwarf. (5)
Fiorm- The name of one of the Rivers that flow from the Hvergelmir. This
river is one of the rivers that flows through Asgardhr. (5)
fire- One of the first two polar elements in the creation the other being ice. It is
usually attributed to the south. Fire begat the element of air. (O)
Fire Wood- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the etins call wood. (4)
Fire Giants- The inhabitants of Muspell. (1)
Fjalarr- Another name for the giant Skrymir. (4)
Fjalarr- The name of a bright red cock that crows next to the Eggther. (4)
Fjalarr- The name of one of the Dwarves that killed Kvasir and made the
mead of poetry from his blood. (O) See also "Galarr".
Fjolnir- "The One Who Knows Much?". A name given as one of Odhinn's many
names. (5)
Fjolsvidhr- "The Very Wise One." A name given as one of Odhinn's many
names. (5)
Fjolsvinnsmal- "The Lay of Fjolsvith". A Poem in the Poetic Edda. (4)
Fjorgyn- Another name for the mother of Thorr. (1) Mother Earth. (4) See
also "Jordh".
Fjorgynn- Father of Frigg. (5)
Flame- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the gods call fire. (4)
folkish- In Asatru a belief in which the followers, believe that those who are of
Northern European descent are better suited to follow the ways of Asatru. This is
a very general definition and you will find that those who call themselves folkish
fall anywhere between the belief that only those of Northern European descent
should practice Asatru to the belief that those of Northern European descent are
better suited to practice Asatru than those who are not of that descent. (O)
Folkvangr- "Battlefield". The home of Freyja. Her hall, Sessrumnir is
located here. (O) Also called "The Field of Warriors".
Folkwangr- See "Folkvangr".
Forn Sedh- In Sweden and some other Northern European countries, Asatru
is known by this name. (O)
Forseti- The son of Baldr and Nanna who supported Freyr's proposals at the
peace talks between the Aesir and Vanir. He is said to be able to settle any
dispute and his hall is called Glitnir. The law-giver god. (1)
Fra Dauda Sinfjotla- "Sinfjotla's Death." A poem in the Poetic Edda. (4)
Franangr- The name of the waterfall that Loki hid from the gods and
goddesses underneath in the form of a salmon. He was caught none the less and
was bound to three rocks with the guts of his son Nari, where a serpent was
placed above his head by Skadhi to drip poison on his face. His faithful wife
Sigyn holds a bowl to catch the venom but when she must empty the bowl a few
drops fall on his face and he writhes in pain shaking the very earth which is said
to be the cause of earth quakes. (4)
Freki- One of Odhinn's two wolves. (O) See also "Geri".
Frey- see "Freyr"
Freya- see "Freyja"
Freyja- Her name means "The Lady". In her are embodied the powers of
magic, sexual love, and the cycles of nature and birth. She was said to have taught
Seidh to Odhinn. She receives half of those slain in battle, Odhinn receiving the
other half. She lives in Folkvangr. Her twin brother is Freyr. Mother of
Gersimi and Hnoss. Daughter of Njord. (1) See also "gold" and "amber" and
"Brisingamen".
Freyja's Heart- A heart, the symbol of Freyja's blessings and those given to
her mysteries. (O)
Freyja's tears- See "amber".
Freyr- Also called "The Lord". He is the twin brother of Freyja. He is the god
of wealth and peace and contentment. Blood was not allowed to be spilled
through violence, nor where weapons or outlaws allowed on or in his holy places.
Twin brother of Freyja. Son of Njord. (1) He rules over rain, sunshine,
prosperity, peace and the produce of the Earth. (5)
Frigg(a)- "The Beloved". (4) The queen of the goddesses and goddess of
domestic order. Wife of Odhinn. (1) Mother of Baldr. Her far-sighting is said
to be unmatched although she rarely talks of what she sees. (O) Daughter of
Fjorgynn. (5)
Frija- The wife of Wodan, a goddess of the Germans, considered to be the same
as Frigg. (1)
frith- A word basically meaning "peace". Also it is one of the SixFold Goals.
(O)
Frithleif- "The Heir of Peace". Son of Skjold and father of Frothi. (4)
Frodhi- Another name for Freyr. (O)
Frost Giants- The inhabitants of Niflheim. (O)
Frosti- The name of a dwarf. (5)
Frothi- "The Wise". Son of Frithleif. He was a king who was given a wonderful
mill that ground out gold but he abused the two bondmaids who turned the mill
by not allowing them proper rest and they chanted the Lay of Grotti
(Grottasongr) which brought about his doom. (4) See also "Grotti".
Fulla- One of the Asynjur. She carries Frigga's casket and looks after her foot
wear and is said to share her secrets. (5)
Fundin- The name of a soil dwelling dwarf. (5)
Fylfot- Another name for the Swastika. (O)
fylgja - The fylgja is a manifestation of a part of a person's soul that can take on
independent action as it can contain portions of a persons hughr and minni. It
can also be easily confused with the fetch. The fetch is actually a splintering of the
fylgja that is done in order to accomplish some task. The fylgja can also be used
by the person in times of need for such things as travel to one fo the nine worlds.
Being able to take the form of the fylgja can be developed over time. The fylgja
generally takes on the form of an animal or of the opposite sex of the person that
it is attached to. It can and often is passed along ancestral lines. (O) See also
"fetch".
Gagnrath- "Giving good council". The name Odhinn used when he went
disguised to the hall of Vafthrudhnir to challenge the giant to a contest of wits.
(4)
Galarr- One of the Dwarves that killed Kvasir and made the mead of poetry
from his blood. (O) See also "Fjalarr".
galdr- Primarily the use of the runes for magical purposes. (O)
Gandalf- The name of a soil dwelling dwarf. (5)
Gang- The brother of Thjazi and Idi, son of Alvaldi. (5)
Ganglati- "The Slow One." Servant of Hel. (O)
Gangleri- "The Way-Weary". Another name of Odhinn. (4) Also a name that
King Gylfi gives himself when traveling to the halls of Asgardhr. (5)
Ganglot- "The Slow One." Serving maid of Hel. (O)
Gardrofa- The mother of Hofvarpnir by Hamskerpir. (5)
Garm- A guard hound in Helgard. It is said that he will kill Tyr at Ragnarok.
(1) See also "Gnipahellir."
Gaut('s) (Gate)- Gaut- (God of the Goths), is another name for Odhinn and
Gaut's Gate is said to be a keening for a shield. This is because Odhinn's gate, the
gate to Asgardhr, shields Asgardhr from it's enemies. (O)
Gauti- Same as "Gautr".
Gautr- "Gotlanders". A name given as one of Odhinn's many names. (5)
Gefjon- Vanir goddess. Unmarried girls go to her after they die. She ploughed
around Zealand and made it into an island. (1) King Gylfi offered Gefjon as
much land as she could plow in one day and she went to Jotunheimr and fetched
four sons she had by a giant and had them transformed into oxen and they
plowed the Island "Zealand" from off of the mainland. Snorri however, states
that she is a virgin, despite the fact that she has for sons. (5)
Gefn- Another name for Freyja that she uses in her travels in search of her lost
void.
Gjoll- One of the rivers that runs from the well called Hvergelmir. This river is
said to run by the gates of Helgardh. (5)
Gipul- The name of one of the Rivers that flow from the Hvergelmir. This river
is one of the rivers that flows through Asgardhr. (5)
Gjallar Bridge- Another name for Bifrost bridge. (4)
Gjallarbru- The name of the bridge that Hermodh crossed to enter Helgardh
to seek Baldr. It is guarded by Modhgudhr. (1)
Gjallerhorn- "Echo-horn". The horn of warning. Heimdallr's horn that he
uses to warn against any danger from the jotunns to Asgardhr. A blast from this
horn can be heard throughout all the nine worlds. He will blow this horn at the
beginning of Ragnarok. (1) Snorri states that Mimir uses this horn to drink
from the well of Mimir. (5)
Gjalp- A giantess killed by Thorr. One of the daughters of Geirrodhr and sister
of Greip. (5) See also "Geirrodhr" and "Vimur."
Gjoll- The name of the rock that Fenrir is chained to. (5) See also "Fenrir".
Gjolp- See "Gjalp".
Gjuki- The father of Gudhrun, Gunnar and Hogni. (4)
Glad- One of the horses of the Aesir. (5)
Gladhsheimr- One of the names of Odhinn's hall and where Vallholl is
situated. (O) Snorri says that it is a temple where the twelve thrones of the
ruling gods as well as Odhinn's is located and that is made of gold, inside and out.
(5) See also "Shining Home", "Hlidskjalf" and "High Seat".
Glaer- One of the horses of the Aesir. (5)
Glapsvidhr- "Practiced Seducer". A name given as one of Odhinn's many
names. (5)
Glasir- The name of a tree that stands in front of Vallholl that has leaves made
of red gold. Said to be the most beautiful tree among "gods" and men. (5)
gleaming bale- The name of Hel's curtains. (O)
Gleipnir- The name of the third fetter that finally did bind Fenris, on the island
of Lyngvi, after two others had failed. It was very light and soft and was said to
have been made by the dwarves of the sound of a cat, the beard of a woman, the
bear's sinews, the roots of a mountain, the breath of a fish and the spittle of a
bird. (5) See also "Loedhing" and "Dromi".
Glenr- A man named Mundilfari had two children who were so fair and
beautiful that he named the son Mani and the daughter Sol. Now Mundilfari
gave his daughter in marriage to a person named Glenr and this angered the gods
for they thought it arrogant, so they took the son and made him to drive the
chariot of the moon and the daughter they put to drive the chariot of the sun. (5)
Glitnir- "Shining". The name of the home of Forseti. It is covered with silver.
(4) Snorri says that it is covered in red gold with roofs of silver. (5)
Gloin- A rock dwelling dwarf. (5)
Gna- One of the Asynjur. Among the Elder Kin, she accomplishes tasks in
various worlds for Frigga. She rides a horse called Hofvarpnir who gallops
across sky and sea. (5)
Gnipa cave- The cave before which the hound Garm is fettered. (4)
Gnipahellir- The name of the entrance to Hel where the hound Garm is
chained. (5)
Gnita Heath- The name of the mound in which was the hord of gold that the
dragon Fafnir lay on. (4)
goat- The animal that is sacred to Thorr. When ever an animal was sacrificed
to Thorr it was a goat.
The god of the shield- See "Ullr".
godhi- A male priest who's duties would include the instructing of the kindred
and conducting ceremonies. see also "gydhja".
Goin- Spawned of Grafvitnir. Aside from the great serpent Nidhoggr, there are
said to be an innumerable amount of snakes there as well at the base of
Yggdrasill. Goin is the name of one of those snakes. (5) See also "Grabak",
"Grafvollud", "Moin", "Ofnir", "Svafnir" and "Grafvitnir".
gold- Attributed to Freyja. see "amber". (O)
Goldmane- The horse of the giant Hrungnir, who road it when he raced
against Odhinn on Sleipnir. (1)
The golden apples- Idhunn gives the gods golden apples. They are said to
keep them young. They are the apples of immortality. (1)
The Golden Kingdom- Another name for Asgardhr. (O) See also "The White
Kingdom".
Goll- The name of a Valkyrie. (4)
Gomul- The name of one of the Rivers that flow from the Hvergelmir. This
river is one of the rivers that flows through Asgardhr. (5)
Gondlir- "Magician". A name given as one of Odhinn's many names. (5)
Gondul- A Valkyrie. (4)
goodman- In ceremonies the goodman is responcible for all the non speaking
ritual actions having to do with the distribution of the holy liquid. see also
"theal" and "shope".
Gopul- The name of one of the Rivers that flow from the Hvergelmir. This
river is one of the rivers that flows through Asgardhr. (5)
Gothorrn- The brother of Hogni and Gunnar who in some versions of the
story of Sigurd, kills Sigurd but before Sigurd dies he throws his sword at
Gothorrn cutting him in half. (5)
Gotland- Former name of Jutland (Denmark). (4)
Goti- The name of Gunnar's horse. (O)
Grabak- Aside from the great serpent Nidhoggr, there are said to be an
innumerable amount of snakes there as well at the base of Yggdrasill. Grabak is
the name of one of those snakes. (5) See also "Goin", "Grafvollud", "Moin",
"Ofnir", "Svafnir" and "Grafvitnir".
Grad- The name of one of the Rivers that flow from the Hvergelmir (5)
Grafvitnir- This is the progenitor of two of the snakes that are at the base of
Yggdrasill, Goin and Moin. (5)
Grafvollund- Aside from the great serpent Nidhoggr, there are said to be an
innumerable amount of snakes there as well at the base of Yggdrasill.
Grafvollund is the name of one of those snakes. (5) See also "Goin", "Grabak",
"Moin", "Ofnir", "Svafnir" and "Grafvitnir".
Grain- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the alfs call seeds (grains
and barley). (4)
Gram- The name of Sigurd's sword that was made for him by Regin. It was so
sharp that Sigurd split Regins anvil with it. It was also said to be forged from the
pieces of Sigurd's father's (Sigmund) sword. (4)
Grani- The name of Sigurd's stead. Said to be descended from Odhinn's own
horse Sleipnir. (4)
The Great Lacuna- The name of a poem in the Poetic Edda of which only
small fragments have survived. (4)
Greedy- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the etins call fire. (4)
Greip- The name of a giantess who Thorr is said to have killed. Daughter of
Geirrodhr and sister of Gjalp. (5) See also "Geirrodhr".
Grendel- The monster that was slain by Beowulf in the epic poem of the same
name. (1)
Gridhr- The name of a giantess who loans Thorr a girdle of strength, iron
guantlets and her magical staff called Gridharvolr. She is the mother of Vidharr.
(5) See also "Geirrodhr".
Gridharvolr- The name of the magical staff that the giantess Gridhr loaned to
Thorr along with a girdle of strength and iron gauntlets when he stops at her
dwelling on the way to Geirrodhargard. (5) See also "Geirrodhr."
Grim- Short for Grimnir. (4) See "Grimnir".
Grimhild- Queen and mother of Gudhrun. (4)
Grimnir- "The Masked One". In Grimnismal, the name that Odhinn gives for
himself while in disguise to test Geirroeth. (4)
Grimnismal- In the Poetic Edda, a poem in which Odhinn and Frigg have a
wager concerning two brothers that they each have fostered. (4)
Gripir- The uncle of Sigurd and king who Sigurd comes to, to find out what
lays in his future. (4)
Gripispa- "The Prophecy of Gripir". A poem in the Poetic Edda in which
Sigurd goes to his uncle the king Gripir to find out what lays in his future. (4)
Grjotunnagardhar- The name of the place where Hrungnir and Thorr fought
there duel. (5)
Groa- During Thorr's duel with Hrungnir, Hrungnir's whetstone was shattered
and part of it flew and became lodged in Thorr's forehead. He called on a
sorceress named Groa to remove it with her magic, but she could not. She is the
wife of Aurvindil. It is because of this that it is not considered good to throw a
whetstone across the room as it is said to cause the whetstone in Thorr's forehead
Gullveig- The first of the Vanir to approach the Aesir. Her thrice death in the
hall of the Aesir is what sparked the war between the Aesir and Vanir to begin.
(O)
Gungnir- The name of Odhinn's spear. (O)
Gunn- A valkyrie (4) Gunn, Rota and the norn, Skuld always ride to the battle
together to choose who will be slain according to Snorri. (5)
Gunnar- A king who was the husband of the valkyrie Brynhildr and brother of
Gudhrun. His horse was named Goti. (O) Son of Gjuki. (4)
Gunnlodh- The name of the giantess daughter of Suttungr and niece to Baugi,
who guarded the mead of inspiration. By agreeing to sleep with her for three
nights Odhinn gained three sips of the mead of which he drained all three
containers and fled in the shape of an eagle. Upon arriving back to Asgardhr he
spit the mead back into containers that the other gods had waiting for him. (4)
See also "Bodn", "Son" and "Odroerir".
Gunnthra- One of the rivers that runs from the well called Hvergelmir. (5)
Gunnthrain- The name of one of the Rivers that flow from the Hvergelmir (5)
Gunnthro- The name of one of the Rivers that flow from the Hvergelmir. This
river is one of the rivers that flows through Asgardhr. (5)
Harbardhr- "Grey Beard". A name given as one of Odhinn's many names. (5)
In Harbarzljodh Odhinn, disguised as a ferryman, gives this as his name. (4)
Harbarzljodh- A poem in the Poetic Edda in which the ferryman Harbarth,
has a contest of words with Thorr. (4)
Har- A rock dwelling dwarf. (5)
Harr- "The High One", a name for Odhinn. (4)
harrow- A harrow is an altar. Also it is defined as an outdoor altar that is
generally made of stone. (O)
Harvest- One of the Six Fold Goals. (O)
The Harvest Festival- The Blessing of the Wanes. It is held on the Autumnal
Equinox, around August 23rd.
Hati- The wolf who chases Mani, nightly. Said the be the son of Fenrir. (4) See
also "Skoll".
Havamal- "Utterance of the High One". An often quoted poem in the Edda
that gives words of wisdom spoken by Odhinn. (1)
Heathen(ry)- This is a general name given to the Pagan religions of Northern
Europe, specifically the Germanic and Norse paths. Generally Asatru in all it
varieties fall under this term. To be called a heathen is to be someone who
worships in one of these paths. (O)
Hefring- See "Aegir's Daughters".
Heidhrun- A goat in Asgardhr from whose udders flow mead instead of milk.
The warriors in Valhalla drink of this mead at their nightly feasts. This goat
feeds on the leaves of Yggdrasill. (1)
Heidthorrnir- (clouded brightness) See Vindblain. (5)
Heimdall(r)- The Guardian of Bifrost bridge. He can hear everything in the
nine worlds, even growing grass and see at night the same as if at day time. Also
called "the White God." He guards the bridge from the Frost Giants and can see
for an immense distance. He is said to be the son of the Nine Waves or Aegir's
Daughters. (1) His horses name is Gulltopr. He has golden teeth and he needs
less sleep than a bird. His hall is Himinbjorg which is near Bifrost Bridge.
Under the name of Rig he is said to be the father of all mankind and the
originator of the cast system. He was born of nine sisters who are said to be
either, Aegir's daughters- the waves or nine giantesses. (O) See also
"Gjallahorn".
Heithrun- See "Heidhrun".
Hel(a)- Daughter of Loki and Angrbodha and sister of Fenrir and The World
Serpent. She is called "The Half Dead". She rules over the realm of the dead.
(O) The realm she rules over is also known as Hel or Helgardh. (1) See also
"Helgrind".
Helblindi-
Helblindi- "The Blind One of the Realm of Death". The name of one of the
two brothers of Loki, the other being Byleistr . (O)
Helgard- One of the nine worlds. It is the abode of the dead and is ruled by
Hela. Most people end up here when they die and it is not necessarily a negative
or bad place to be. (O)
Helgavidha Hjorvarthssonar- "The Lay of Helgi Hjorvarthsson". A poem in
the Poetic Edda, about Atli and Helgi. (4)
Helgavidha Hundingsbana- "The Lay of Helgi the Hundings Slayer". A
poem in the Poetic Edda in which Helgi avenges his father Sigmund by slaying
those who had slain his father. The second Lay of Helgi the Hundings Slayer
deals with the tragic love story of Helgi and the valkyrie Svava (Sigrun).(4)
Helgi- In Grottasongr he is said to be father of both Yrsa and her son Hrolf
Kraki. In Helgavidha Hjorvarthssonar he is the king who is married to the
valkyrie Svava. He is son of Sigmund half-brother of Sigurd and Sinfjotle. (4)
Helgrind- "Death Gate". The gate between the land of the living and the land
of the dead. (1)
Helheim- See "Helgardh".
Helja- See "Hela".
Helreidh Brynhildrar- "Brynhildr's Ride to Hel". A poem in the Poetic Edda
which describes Brynhildrs ride to Hel after she has taken her own life. (4)
Hengjankjapta- "The One With the Hanging Chin." The name of a giantess
who is said to have been slain by Thorr. (5)
Hengikjopt- "Hang-Chaps". Another name for Odhinn. (4) See also "Grotti".
Heptifili- A rock dwelling dwarf. (5)
Hrungnir's heart and it is commonly accepted this symbol is the same as the
Valknot so Hrungnir's heart can be said to be another name for the Valknot. (5)
Hrym- The name of the giant that will captain the boat called Naglfar at
Ragnarok. Other sources say that it is Loki that will helm the boat at Ragnarok.
(5)
hugh- See "hugr".
Hugi- Thought. (1)
Huginn- One of the two Ravens that constantly bring information to Odhinn. It
is identified with the self-conscious nature. The other raven is Muninn.
hughr- The hughr is the part of the soul that gives one the ability to think, in
modern Icelandic hugr means simply "mind, imagination or thought". The hughr
is the conscious part of the soul, the thought process. Odhinn's raven, Huginn is
said to reflect this aspect. The hughr is said to go to either the Valhalla, Hel or to
some other godly abode upon death. (O)
hunger- The name of Hel's dish. (O)
Hugstari- A rock dwelling dwarf. (5)
Hvedhrungr- "Roarer?" Another name for Loki. (5)
Hvergelmir- The well from which all the rivers of the world are fed. (O) See
also "Eikthrynir". This well is said to reside in Ginnungagap from the beginning
of time and all the great rivers flow from it. Some of their names are Svol,
Gunnthra, Fiorm, Fimbulthul, Slidr, Hrid, Sylg and Ylg, Vid, Leiptr and Gjoll
which runes next to the gates of Helgardh. (5)
hyde- See "hamr".
Hymir- A giant who went fishing with Thorr for the world serpent. Also said
to be the father of Tyr. (1)
Hymiskvidha- Also known as the Lay of Hymir. A poem in the Poetic Edda
dealing mainly with exploits of the god Thorr. (4)
Hyndla- A giantess who is extremely well versed in genealogies that Freyja
consults in Hyndulyodh. (4)
Hyndulyodh- Also known as the Lay of Hyndla. A poem in the Poetic Edda in
which Freyja consults the giantess Hyndla about the genealogy of Ottar. (4) See
also "Ottar".
Hyrrokkin- When the Elder Kin took Baldr's ship, Hringhorni, and tried to
push it out to sea to use as his funeral pyre they could not move it so they
summoned a giantess named Hyrrokkin who was able to move it off of land out
to sea. She is apparently killed by Thorr at a later time as she is listed among a
group of giants and giantesses that he has slain. (5)
Ialg- Another name for Odhinn. (5)
Ialk- Another name for Odhinn. (5)
ice- One of the two first polar elements in the creation the other being fire. It is
usually attributed to the north. The jotunns sometimes try to advance from their
icy layers to retake the earth (the ice ages) but are always fought back by Ostara.
(O)
Idhavollr- Said to the be the center of Vallholl. After Ragnarok the surviving
Elder Kin will gather here and a new Vallholl will be built here. (5) See "Itha
Plain".
Idi- The brother of Thjazi and Gang, son of Alvaldi. (5)
idis(e)- See "disir".
Idhunn- The Goddess of youth, golden apple giver. The golden apples that she
keeps in her casket are given to the Elder Kin to keep them youthful. Wife of
Bragi. (1)
Ifing- The name of the river that separates the land of the giants from
Asgardhr. It is said to never freeze over for if it did the giants would be able to
cross over it into Asgardhr. (4)
Im- Son of Vafthruthnir. (4)
Ing- A god worshiped in Denmark who is often identified with Freyr. (O)
Ingi- The name of a dwarf. (5)
irminsul- See "yrminsul".
The Iron Forest(Woods)- It is the forest that is situated in the boundary
between Midhgardhr and Jotunheimr which lies to the east of Midhgardhr. (O)
It is often used as a keening for an old and monster infested forest. (4)
ironblast- The name of the bellows that the gods placed underneath the
shoulders of Alsvith and Arvakr, the two horses that pull the chariot of the sun,
to help keep them cool. (5)
Itha Plain- "The Shining Plain". A plain near Asgardhr where the new
Loedhing- When the gods decided that the Fenris Wolf needed to be bound
they first tried to bind him with the fetter called Loedhing. Fenrir broke this
fetter and so they tried the fetter called Dromi and he also broke this one before
finally he was not able to break the third fetter called Gleipnir. (5)
Lofn- One of the Asynjur. Among the Aesir, she is said to be able to intercede
for couples in love even if their love had not been approved by Odhinn or Frigg.
(5)
Lofnheith- One of the sisters of Regin and Fafnir. (4) See also "Lyngheith".
Loki- Fire bringer. Son of Laufey and Farbauti. He brought fire to mankind.
He is the blood brother of Odhinn. (O) He is very handsome contrary to many of
the depictions seen on the net where he is pictured more like an emaciated David
Bowie. He is extremely cunning and a schemer. (1) After Baldr's death he was
bound to three rocks with the entrails of his son Nari. A snake was placed over
his head that drips poison on his face. His faithful wife Sigyn holds a bowl to
catch the poison so that it doesn't drip on his face. It is said that earthquakes are
caused when she has to empty the bowl and a few drops fall on Loki's face
causing him to writhe in pain. (O) He will remain bound until Ragnarok at which
time he will be released and lead the jotunns in battle against the gods as
steersman of the boat Naglfar. (1) Brother of Byleist and Helblindi. Loki is said
to have given birth to the ancestor of all ogres after eating the half Burned heart
of a woman. (4) See also "Franangr".
Lokasenna- Also known as the Flyting of Loki. A poem in the Poetic Edda in
which Loki insults most of the gods and goddesses in turn, at a feast. (4)
Loptr- Another name for Loki. (4)
The Lord and Lady- This is a title that often refers to Freyr and Freyja.
Love- One of the Six Fold Goals.
Lutr- "The Bent One." The name of a giant that is said to have been slain by
Thorr. (5)
Lyngheith- One of the sisters of Fafnir and Regin. (4) See also "Lofnheith".
Lyngvi- The name of the Island on which the is the lake Amsvartnir and where
the Fenris Wolf was finally bound by the Aesir. (5)
Lytir- A god worshiped by the Swedes. (1)
Magni- Son of Thorr and Jarnsaxa. Brother of Modhi. He taught man how to
forge and fashion bronze. After Ragnarok he, Vali, Baldr and Vidharr will
inherit Asgardhr. (1)
Main- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the gods call the sea. (4)
Managarmr- The name of the wolf that will devour the sun at Ragnarok. It is
thought by some that this wolf is actually Fenrir. (5)
Mani- Son of Mundilfari. He drives the chariot of the moon as does his sister
Sol drive the chariot of the sun. (5) See also "Glenr".
Mardoll- "Shining Across the Sea". Another name for Freyja. (1)
Mask- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the "mighty powers" call the
night. (4)
May Day- A time of general festivities held on May 1st.
mead- The preferred liquid to be used in most Asatru rituals. (O) In
Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the Hel-wights call beer. (4)
The Mead of Poetry- Odhinn drank this to gain the inspiration to write
poetry. It is said to have been made from Kvasir's blood. (O)
Meili- "The Lovely One". In Harbarzljodh, Thorr states that this is his brother
and a son of Odhinn. (4)
Menia- One of the servants of Frodhi, the other being Fenia. (5)
Menja- One of two giantess bondmaids who turned the grinder mill in the
poem Grottasongr. The other was Fenja and they were sisters. See "Grotti". (4)
Midhgardhr- "Middle-world". (4) One of the nine worlds. Earth. The home
of man. (O)
The Midhgardhr Serpent- Another name for Jormungandr. (5)
Midhgardhrsormr- See "Jormungandr".
Midsummer- One of the Greatest Blessings. Held on the Summer Solstice
June 21st.
Midhvitnir- A giant and the father of Sokkmimir. Odhinn boasts of killing
Mithvitnir in Grimnismal. (4)
Midwinter- One of the Holy Days. The Winter Solstice. (O)
Might- One of the Six Fold Goals.
The Mighty Winter- See "Fimbulvetr".
Mild Light- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the gods call the moon.
(4)
milk- Milk is appropriate to offer to most goddesses and all whites. (3)
Mimameidr- Another name for Yggdrasill which means "Pole of Mimir". (1)
Mimir- He was put to death by the Vanir when the became dissatisfied at
Hoenir's silence in council, but Odhinn kept his head alive in order to ask it
advice because Mimir was considered very wise. He is said to be the wisest of all
the Aesir. Other sources say that he is the guardian of the spring beneath the
World Tree that is in the region of the frost giants. (1)
Mimir's Well- It is said to be in the land of the frost giant's. This area is said
to be in the area that ginnungagap once was. It's waters give wisdom and
understanding and Odhinn gave one of his eyes for one single drought from it.
(1)
minni- The minni is the part of the soul that internalizes information as
memories, in modern Icelandic minni means "memory" and is associated with
remembering things. Odhinn's raven Muninn is said to reflect this aspect. (0)
Miskorblindi- The father of the giant Aegir. (4)
Mist- The name of a Valkyrie. (4)
Mist-Calf- A man made of clay that the giants made to assist the giant
Hrungnir in his duel with Thorr. (1) See also Mokkurkalfi .
mistletoe- Freyja got everything in the world to agree not to harm Balder
except for mistletoe, which was too young to offer protection. Loki is said to have
fashioned an arrow out of it that was used to kill Balder. (O)
Mjolnir- The name of Thorr's Hammer. It is often used as a symbol that shows
a person's dedication to the ways of Asatru by wearing it as a pendant on a
necklace. It is often used also in weddings to hallow the bride by laying it on her
lap on one point during the proceedings and is viewed as a symbol of protection.
It is also often used for general hallowing. It was viewed as the greatest of all
treasures by the Aesir and it always returns to Thorr after he throws it. (1)
Modhgudhr- A maid who guards the bridge in the land of the dead that spans
the Resounding river. (1)
Modhi- Son of Thorr and Jarnsaxa and brother of Magni. He taught mankind
ships. (5)
Naglfari- The first husband of Nott and father through her of Audhr. (O)
Nar- The name of a soil dwelling dwarf. (5)
Nastrond- "Shore of Death." The name of a place in Hel where there is a hall
that is made of the bodies of snakes. Their heads point inwards and spurt poison
that runs in rivers in the halls and oath breakers and murderers are forced to
wade the halls through the rivers of poison according to Snorri. (5)
Nott- "Night". Daughter of Norr and mother by Delling to Dagr. (4) Before
married to Delling, she was married to two others. The first was Naglfari whom
she had a son Audhr with. The second was Annar whom she had a daughter
Jordh with. Nott along with her son Dagr, race across the skies. It takes them
each two days to circle the glove once. Nott's horse is named Hrimfaxi. (O)
Nagrind- Another name for Helgrind. (1)
Nain- The name of a soil dwelling dwarf. (5)
Nal- Another name for Loki's mother Laufey. (5)
Nanna- The wife of Baldr. Mother of Forseti and daughter of Nepr and Sunna.
(O) See "Baldr" and "Hringhorni". (1)
Narfi- Brother of Vali and son of Loki and Sigyn. One of the brothers was
transformed into a wolf and killed the other. That brothers entrails were used to
bind Loki to three stones. (O)
Narfi- A giant who is father to Night. Same as Norr. (5)
Nari- Same as Narfi. (5)
Narvi- See "Narfi".
Nehalennia- A goddess of fertility/plenty and seafaring. Not much is known
about her and the afore mentioned attributes are not entirely certain. (O)
Nepr- The father of Nanna. Not much else is known of him. (5)
Nerthus- Mother Earth. (1) She is the twin sister of Njord and his wife and
mother to Freyr and Freyja. (O)
net- The net is the weapon of Aegir and Ran. When someone drowns at sea
they are said to have been caught in Ran s net. (1)
Njordh- One of the Vanir. Father of Freyr and Freyja. God of the seas and
ships. His feet are the most beautiful of all the gods. He controls the waves of the
seas and can bring wealth to those who make a living fishing or by sea faring. (1)
His weapon is the ax. Husband of Skadhi. (O) Snorri says that he rules over the
motion of the wind and moderates sea and fire. God of chariots. (5) See also
"Noatun".
Njorth- See "Njordh".
Noatun- The home of Njordh. It means "enclosure of ships". (O) See also
"Shipyard".
Nonn- The name of one of the Rivers that flow from the Hvergelmir (5)
Nord- See "Njord".
Nordhri- The name of one of the dwarfs that hold up the four corners of
Ymir's skull (the sky). Their names are Austri, Vestri, Nordhri and Sudri. Their
names mean North, South, East and West. (5)
Nori- The name of a soil dwelling dwarf. (5)
Norfi- See "Narfi".
The Norns- The Norns are some what comparable to the three fates though
there are differences. They are three sisters, sometimes called the "Wyrd
Sisters". There names are Urdhr (that which has become), Verdandi (that which
is becoming) and Skuld (that which should become.) For those who have the
sight: Urdhr is mother to Skuld who is mother to Verdandi. (O) Their names
mean fate (Urdhr), being (Verdandi) and necessity (Skuld). (1) According to
Snorri, the norns that are said to visit some children after they are born to impart
wyrd upon them are different from the norns Urdhr, Verdandi and Skuld. These
other norns are said to be of varying races, some are descended from the Aesir,
some descended from alfs and some from Svartalfs. (5)
Norr- A giant. Father of Nott. (4) Same as Narfi. (5)
Not- The name of one of the Rivers that flow from the Hvergelmir (5)
Nott- "Night". Daughter of Norr and mother by Delling to Dagr. (4) Before
married to Delling, she was married to two others. The first was Naglfari whom
she had a son Audhr with. The second was Annar whom she had a daughter
Jordh with. Nott along with her son Dagr, race across the skies. It takes them
each two days to circle the glove once. Nott's horse is named Hrimfaxi. (O)
Nyi- The name of a soil dwelling dwarf. (5)
raven- A symbol of Odhinn. It is said that Odhinn has two ravens, Huginn and
Muninn that constantly bring him news from the world at all times.
reading- The part of a ritual in which a mythic-poetic text is recited in order to
place the gathering into a mythic time/place and to engage into the mythic flow
of timelessness.
red gold- Gold is commonly called red gold in the lore. (O)
rede- The part of the ritual in which the purpose for the ritual is stated.
Refil- The name of Regin's sword. (5)
Regin- Son of Hreidmar and brother of Otter and Fafnir. (1) See also "Otter's
ransom".
Reginleif- The name of a Valkyrie. (4)
Reginsmal- "The Lay of Regin". A poem in the Poetic Edda which tells of
"Otters Ransom", and how Regin tries to convince Sigurd to slay the dragon
Fafnir. (4)
Rekk- The name of a soil dwelling dwarf. (5)
Right- One of the Six Fold Goals.
Rig- In Voluspa and Rigsthula Heimdall is known as Rig. (O)
Rigsthula- Also known as the lay of Rig. A poem in the Poetic Edda that
describes how Rig fathers the three classes, Thrall, Freeman and Ruler. (4)
Rindr- An etin. Mother of Vali by Odhinn. Vali's purpose for being born was
to avenge Baldr's death by killing Hodhr. (O)
Ring of the Niflungs- Another name for the ring Draupnir. (4)
Roarer- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the etins call the wind. (4)
Roskva- Servant of Thorr, sister of Thjalfi. (1)
Rota- Gunn, Rota and the norn, Skuld always ride to the battle together to
choose who will be slain according to Snorri. (5)
Saeg- The name of the tub that Bil and Hjuki were carrying when Mani took
them. (5) See also "Byrgir" and "Simul".
sal(fr)- The salfr is the vital part of the soul that encompasses other parts to
make ones "self". It is all the parts of the soul as a whole, the whole person so to
speak. (O)
San- A name given my Snorri as one of Odhinn's many names. (5)
Sanngetall- "Truthfinder". A name given as one of Odhinn's many names. (5)
Sath- "The Truthful". Another name of Odhinn. (4)
Sif- The wife of Thorr. Her hair is beautiful, long and made of pure gold. (1)
Mother of Thrudhr by Thorr and mother of Ullr by an unnamed person. (5)
Sindri- A dwarf who along with his brother Brokkr constructed many of the
Elder Kin s greatest treasures including Gungnir and Mjollnir. (5)
Sea Quite- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the gods call a calm
windless day. (4)
Seaweed-o f-slopes- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the Helwights call wood. (4)
Sehrimmnir- "Sooty Black". The boar of Valhalla. Each day in Valhalla, this
boar is killed and eaten by the einherjar at their nightly feasts. The next day he is
found at the edge of the woods alive and whole ready to be slaughtered and eaten
again. (O)
seidhr (seidh)- The vanic way of doing magic, often compared to shamanism.
Although this is not entirely correct there are many similarities. Although it uses
elements of Shamanism it is not Shamanism. Seidhr is more geared towards
magical working than is spae-craft and has a more negative reputation although
this may be solely because of the fact that the kristians tried to dissuade this craft
by slandering it. (O)
Seidhmenn- Title of one who fares forth using the seidhr. (O)
Seidhkonur- Another title of one who fares forth using seidhr. (O)
Sekin- The name of one of the Rivers that flow from the Hvergelmir. This river
is one of the rivers that flows through Asgardhr. (5)
Sessrumnir- Freyja's hall, which is located in Folkvangr. (O)
Shield Maiden- A keening for a valkyrie. (4)
Shining Home- Another name for Forseti's hall. (O) See also "Glitnir". Other
sources have it as Odhinn's hall. (O) See also "Gladhsheimr", "High Seat" and
"Hlidskjalf".
Shipyard- Another name for Njordhr's hall. (O) See also "Noatun".
shope- In ceremonies the shope is the person who is responcible for all
speaking parts that involve the setting of the mythic and social context. see also
"theal" and "goodman"
Siar- A rock dwelling dwarf. (5)
sick bed- The name of Hel's bed. (O)
Sid- The name of one of the Rivers that flow from the Hvergelmir. This river is
one of the rivers that flows through Asgardhr. (5)
Siddhottr- "Long-Hat". A name given as one of Odhinn's many names. (5)
Sidhgrani- "Long Beard". Another name of Odhinn. (4)
Sidhhottr- "Long Hood". Another name of Odhinn. (4)
Sidhskeggr- "Long Beard". A name given as one of Odhinn's many names. (5)
Sif- Wife of Thorr and mother to Thrudhr. Her hair is made of pure gold and
grows like normal hair. This happened because Loki had cut all her hair off and
Thorr threatened to break every bone in his body if he did not find a replacement
for her hair, so he went to the dwarves Sindri and Brokkr and had them make her
golden hair. (5)
Sigdrifa- The name of the valkyrie that Sigurd awakens in poem Sigdrifumal
after Odhinn had pricked her with the sleep-Thorn as punishment for slaying
Hjalmgunnar in battle whom Odhinn had supported. (4)
Sigdrifumal- "The Lay of Sigdrifa". The name of a poem in the Poetic Edda in
which Sigurd awakens the sleeping valkyrie Sigdrifa. (4)
Sigfather- "The father of Victory". Another name for Odhinn. (4)
Sjofn- One of the Asynjur. A goddess who turns peoples minds to love both
men and women. (5)
Skadhi- "Scathe". Etin wife of Njordhr. Daughter of the giant Thjazi. She is
often depicted with snow shoes and a bow, (1) Her hall is Thrymheimr and is in
the snow covered mountains. (O) See also "Thjazi".
Skafinn- The name of a dwarf. (5)
Skatyrnir- (rich-wetter) The name of one of the nine heavens according to
Snorri. It is the highest of the nine. Most likely a late kristian addition. (5) See
also Vindblain, Andlangr, Vidblain, Vidfedmir, Hriod, Hlyrnir, Gimir, and VetMimir.
Skeggjold- The name of a Valkyrie. (4)
Skeidbrimir- One of the horses of the Aesir. (5)
Skidhbladhnir- The name of the boat that was given to Freyr as a gift by the
Dwarfs. It can sail equally well on land or water. It is large enough for all the
gods and goddesses including their gear and it has a favorable breeze any time
the sails are raised. It can be folded up like a cloth and kept in one's pocket. (1)
Skilfingr- "The One Who Lives on a Mountain". A name given as one of
Odhinn's many names. (5)
Skinfaxi- "Shining Mane". The name of the horse that draws the sun. (4)
Skirnir- Loyal Servant and best friend of Freyr. (1)
Skirnismal- In the Poetic Edda, a poem describing how Skirnir, is only able to
obtain the hand of Gerdh for Freyr, through threats and curses. (4)
Skirpir- The name of a dwarf. (5)
Skjold- Son of Odhinn and husband of Gefjon , father of Fridleif and ancestor
to the Skjoldungs. (4)
Skjoldungs- A dynasty of Danish kings of the 4th and 5th century who are said
to be the ancestors of Skjold. (4)
Skogul- A Valkyrie. (4)
Skoll- "Mockery". The wolf that daily chases the sun. (4) See also "Hati".
Skrymir- A disguise taken on by UtgardhaLoki-Loki, to fool Thorr and Loki
during their trip to the Hall of UtgardhaLoki. (1)
Skuld- One of the three Norns. She oversees that which should be . See "The
Norns."
Slagfith- Brother of Volund. (4) See also "Volundarkvidha".
Sleep's Ease- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the alfs call the
night. (4)
sleep-Thorn- Said to be a Thorn on which runes are scratched so that anyone
scratched with it would fall into a never-ending magical slumber until awakened.
(4)
Sleipnir- Odhinn's horse. It was said to be the fastest horse in all the world
and that he appeared to have eight legs when he ran. It was given to him as a gift
by Loki. (O) Loki, in the form of a mare gave birth to the grey stallion with eight
legs by Svadhilfari, this stallion being Sleipnir. (5)
Slidr- One of the rivers that runs from the well called Hvergelmir. (5)
Slidhrugtanni- "The One With the Dangerously Sharp Tusks." Another name
for Freyr's golden boar, GullinBurrsti given by Snorri. (5)
Snorri's Edda- See "Edda".
Snorri Sturluson- An Icelandic scholar and politician that lived from the late
1100's until the mid 1200's. He is responcible for compiling the Prose Edda as
well as various other sagas and lore. (O)
Snotra- One of the Asynjur. Among the Elder Kin she is said to be wise and
courteous. Not much else is said of her. (5)
Sokkmimir- "Mimir the Deep". Son of the giant Midhvitnir. Odhinn
mentions that he killed Sokkmimir's father in Grimnismal. (O)
Sokkvabekkr- In Grimnismal the hall that belongs to both Odhinn and Saga
but in Gylfaginning it belongs only to Saga. (4)
Sol- Daughter of Mundilfari who drives the chariot of the sun, along with her
brother, Mani who drives the chariot of the moon. (5) See also "Glenr".
Son- The name of one of the containers of the mead of inspiration that the
giantess Gunnlodh guarded. (4) See also "Bodn" and "Gunnlodh".
son of the earth- A name used often for Thorr. (1)
son's of Suttungr- A keening for giants. (4)
the soul- The soul is made up of various parts. Some of the major parts arethe likh, the hamr, the fylgja, the ondhr, the fetch, the dhr, the hughr, the minni,
the hamingja, and the slfr. (O) See also "ferth".
sow- The animal that is sacred to Freyja.
spae- A term that is some times used to describe helpful wights. Also used to
describe someone (usually female) who performs divination. (O)
spae-craft- The art of seeing that which others can not see and or seeing what
the future will bring. Has some aspects that are in common with shamanism. It
is usually seen in a more positive light than seidhr and is prophetic in nature.
The word Spae is also used as a descriptive term for helpful wights. (O)
spae-speech- A form of possession in which the person hands over control of
their body to a spirit or god/goddess who then speaks through the person. (O)
spae-wife- One (female) who practices spae-craft. (O)
Speeder- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the etins call the moon.
(4)
Splendor- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the dwarfs call the
moon. (4)
stall- An indoor harrow is sometimes called a stall.
Starkardhr- The name of a giant that was said to have been slain by Thorr.
(5)
Stram of Time and Events- Another name for Saga's hall. (O) See also
"Sokkvabekkr".
Stumbling block- The name of the threshold entrance to Eliudnir. (O)
stumbling horse- A horse that stumbles is a very ill sign for the rider of the
horse. Some believed that it portended the death of the rider. (O)
Sudri- The name of one of the dwarfs that hold up the four corners of Ymir's
skull (the sky). Their names are Austri, Vestri, Nordhri and Sudri. Their names
mean North, South, East and West. (5)
Sultry- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the etins call a calm
windless day. (4)
The Sumble- The sumble is a kind of ritual toasting ceremony. It is an
imitation of the ritual feasts held by the gods and goddesses in Asgardhr.
Summer Finding- One of the Holy Days. The Spring Equinox. (O)
Sun- See "Sol".
Sun Light- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the gods call the sun.
(4)
The Sun Wheel- The Swastika. A symbol of the eternal cycle. The Sun Wheel
was used by the Nazi's but it is a holy symbol that existed long before these
vargrs tried to use it for their own evil purposes.
Sunna- See "Sol".
Surtr- A fire giant who resides in Muspellheimr. He will be one of the few
survivors at the battle at Ragnarok. He will cover the earth in flames destroying
all life. He will come by land and cross Bifrost to storm Asgardhr. (1)
Suttungr- Son of the giant Gilling. He forced the dwarfs who had made the
mead of inspiration to give it up to him because they had killed his father. (1)
Brother of the giant Baugi and father of the giantess Gunnlodh , who guarded the
mead of inspiration before Odhinn stole it away. (4)
Svafnir- "He who lulls to dream". Another name for Odhinn. (4)
Svafnir- Aside from the great serpent Nidhoggr, there are said to be an
innumerable amount of snakes there as well at the base of Yggdrasill. Svafnir is
the name of one of those snakes. (5) See also "Goin", "Grabak", "Grafvollud",
"Moin", "Ofnir", and "Grafvitnir".
Svalin- The name of a shield that is between the sun and the land and sea. If
this shield were not between the earth and the sun, the suns heat would destroy
everything on land and in the seas. (4)
Svanhild- The daughter of Gudhrun and Sigurd. (4)
Svarang- "The Clumsy One". A giant but "Svarang's Sons" is also used as a
keening for giants. (4)
Svarinshaug- A place that is said to be the home of dwarves. (5)
Svartalf- Also known as Dwarf's- the metal workers of the underworld. Their
home is usually in mountains. (O)
Svartalfaheimr- The realm of the Dwarfs or svartalfs. It lies between
Midhgardhr and Helgardh. All the dead must pass through it to get to Helgardh
as does anyone who travels between Midhgardhr and Helgardh. Dark Alfs are
said to live in mountains along with Svart Alfs. (O)
Tholl- The name of one of the Rivers that flow from the Hvergelmir (5)
Thorin- The name of a soil dwelling dwarf. (5)
Thorr- The warrior god who, wielding Mjolnir, is the defender of Asgardhr and
Midhgardhr. It is "Thorr's Hammer" that many wear as a pendant as symbol of
their dedication to the ways of Asatru. Eldest son of Odhinn and Jordhr. He
drives a chariot drawn by goats and has three great treasures. Mjollnir, a belt
that doubles his strength and two iron gloves which he uses to wield Mjollnir. He
is said to be the son of the earth and is depicted as a large powerful man with a
red beard. (1)
Thorr's Hammer- Usually wore as a pendant on a necklace to show that the
wearer is tru to the way's of Asatru. It is also generally considered an amulet of
warding/protection. See also "Mjolnir".
Thorgerdhr Holgabrudhr- A Vanir goddess that, according to Saxo is
supposed the be the wife of one of Freyr's kinfolk. (1)
Thrivaldi- "The Three Mighty". The name of a giant that Thorr is said to have
slain. In various passages the giant is described as having as many as nine heads
or as few as three. (5)
Throng- Another name for Freyja. (5)
Throin- The name of a soil dwelling dwarf. (5)
Thror- "The Thriving One.". Another name that Odhinn uses while attending
Things. (4)
Thror- The name of a soil dwelling dwarf. (5)
Thrudgelmir- The Asexually produced son of Ymir who does battle with Buri
at the creation. He also produces Bergelmir and Laufey. (O)
Thrudhr- Daughter of Thorr and Sif. (O)
Thrudhr- The name of a valkyrie that serves the einherjar. It is not clear if
this valkyrie is the same person as Thorr's and Sif's daughter. (O)
Thrudhheimr- "Power House." The home of Thorr. (5) See also
"Thrudhvangr."
Thrudhvangr- "Power Field." Snorri gives this as the residence of Thorr
although in other sources it is called Thrudhheimr. Thorr's hall Bilskirnir is said
to be hear. (5)
Thrymskvidha- Also known as the Lay of Thrymr. A poem in the Poetic Edda
describing the ends that Thorr must go to, to retrieve Mjolnir after it has been
stolen by the giant Thrymr. (4) See also "Thrymr".
Thyn- The name of one of the Rivers that flow from the Hvergelmir (5)
thule- The male version of a spae-wife or a male seidhr. (O)
Thunar- see "Thorr". (O)
Thund- "The Roaring One". The name of the river that runs in front of
Vallholl. (4)
Thunder Home- Another name for Skadhi's hall. (O) See also
"Thrymheimr".
Thundr- "Swell?". A name given as one of Odhinn's many names. (5)
Thuth- Another name for Odhinn. (4)
Thviti- The name of the great stone that the elder kin used to drive Gjoll, the
rock that Fenrir is chained to, deep into the earth. (5) See also "Fenrir".
tine- In rites and rituals it is a twig, usually from an evergreen tree, that is
primarily used to sprinkle the harrow and kindred with the holy liquid.
Tiw(az)- See "Tyr".
tooth fee- A gift given to an infant when they cut their first tooth. (O)
Trithi- "The Third". Another name for Odhinn. (4)
Troth- A word basically meaning loyalty. A person who is loyal to the Elder Kin
is said to be in troth with them.
tru e fo lk ( to be tru ) ( tru ) - This is a term describing people who are Asatru
or True to the Aesir. Someone who worships the Aesir and Vanir is tru. The
word tru means "loyalty". (O)
Tveggi- "The Double." A name given as one of Odhinn's many names. (5)
Tyr- Aesir god. The god of law, order and justice. Son of Hymir.
Udhr- See "Aegir's Daughters".
Ullr- Vanir god. A god famous as an archer and skier. He is called "The god of
the shield". He is often depicted with snow shoes and a bow. (1) He is the son of
Sif and stepson to Thorr. He is said to be a better shot than anyone else. (5)
The Undines- What the many daughters of Ran and Aegir are called. They
have dominion over parts of the water. They are as many as the waves of the
ocean. (O)
Unn- A name given by Snorri as one of Odhinn's many names. (5)
Upper-World- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the etins call the
skies. (4)
Urdhr- One of the three Norns. See "The Norns".
Utgardhr- The name of the hall of UtgardhaLoki. (5)
UtgardhaLoki- A giant who is the king of Utgardh. (1)
Uth- Another of Odhinn's names. (4)
being was to avenge Balder's death by killing the blind god Hodhr. He is said to
be almost as good a shot as Ullr. He is called the Avenger and his name means
"slayer". God of vengeance, rebirth, light, and love. After Ragnarok he along
with Baldr, Magni and Vidharr will inherit Asgardhr. (1) He slew Hodhr while
only one day old. It is said that he would not wash his hands nor comb his hair
until he avenged Baldr's death. (4) See also "Boe".
Valaskjalf- One of Odhinn's halls in Asgardhr. It is said to have a roof of silver
and Odhinn's high seat, Hlidskjalf, from which he could see all the worlds at
once is here. (1) See also "Hall of Silver".
Valfather- "Father of the Battle Slain". A name of Odhinn. (4)
Valgrind- Another name for Helgrind. (1)
Vallholl(a)- "Hall of the Slain". One of Odhinn's hall in Asgardhr. It is here
where half of all warriors slain in battle come to after death. The warriors do
battle each day and at night those that had fallen in battle that day rise again and
they all enjoy a great feast on pork that never runs out and mead from the udders
of Heidhrun. (1) It is said that there are 540 doors in Vallholl. (5)
valknot- Also called "The Knot of the Slain". Three interlaced triangles is used
as the symbol of Odhinn. Some times three interlaced drinking horns are used in
the place of the triangles. There are several variations on the basic form. It
symbolizes the power of Odhinn to bind and unbind the soul.
Vali- See "Vala".
Vali- The name of a soil dwelling dwarf. (5)
Vali- Snorri gives this as one of the names of Loki's sons. He gives the two
sons names as Vali and Nari or Narfi. (5) See also "Narfi."
valkyries (valkyrjar)- Shield-maidens of Odhinn who carry the horns of
mead to the slain warriors at their nightly feasts in Valhalla. They also travel to
Midhgardhr to decide the outcome of battles and summon fallen warriors to
Valhalla. The name "valkyrie" means "chooser of the slain".(1) See also
"waelcyrge".
Valley of Yews- Another name of Ullr's hall. (O) See also "Ydalir".
Van- see "Vanir"
Van- The name of a river. When Fenrir was bound the Elder Kin propped a
sword in his mouth and the spittle from his mouth is what forms this river.(4)
Vanadis- Another name for Freyja. (O)
Yule tide- One of the Holy days held from Dec. 20th (Mother Night) through
the 31st.