This glossary, which also serves as an index, lists the names of individuals (divine, otherworldly and human), groups, places, animals and objects. Entries are alphabetized in anglicized form, followed by the Old Icelandic within parentheses. Where meanings of names are given, they reflect the understanding of the thirteenth century. The citation numbers for The Deluding of Gylfi (Gylfaginning) refer to chapters. Items from Skaldskaparmal are preceded by the letter ‘S’, followed by the number of the story, hence ‘SI’ cites Skaldskaparmal, the first story. References to the Prologue are marked by the letter ‘P’, followed by the number of the section within the Prologue.
Adam (Adam): PI, is created by God
Adils (Aðils), legendary king of Sweden: S9
Ægir or Hler (Ægir or Hlér): S1, visits the Æsir in Asgard; S2; S3; S4; S6, Gold called fire of Ægir, the gods visit him, wife Ran, nine daughters
Ægis-Helm (Œgishjaálmr; Helm of Dread): S7
Æsir (Æsir; the gods, sing. áss): I, Gefjun is from the family of Æsir; 2, Gylfi encounters three of their chieftains; 9, live in Old Asgard; 15, one of Yggdrasil’s roots is among them, a list of their horses; 20, twelve are of divine nature; 21; 22; 23; 25; 27; 28; 33; 34, bind Fenrir; 41; 42, make a deal with the master builder; 43; 45, meet Skrymir; 46, put to tests by Utgarda-Loki; 49, the killing of Baldr; 50, the chaining of Loki; 51, fight the monsters at Ragnarok; 53; 55, give themselves names after hearing Gylfi’s tale; S1, entertain Ægir, the killing of Thjazi; S2, make Kvasir, acquire the mead of poetry; S3; S5, judge the treasures brought by Loki; S7, pay the Otter’s ransom; P5, Gylfi goes to meet them
Africa (Affrica): P2
Ai (á i), dwarf: 14
Alf (álfr), dwarf: 14
Alfheim (álfheimr; Elf World, World of the Elves), World of the Light Elves: 17
Alfrodul (álfröðul; Elf Beam), a name for the sun: 53, in a verse
Ali (áli), legendary king of Norway: S9
Ali (áli). See Vali
All-Father (Alföðr): 3, one of the twelve names of Odin, description of; 9, sees everything; 10; 14; 15, pledges his eye to Mimir; 17; 20; 34, deals with Loki’s children; 35; 39. See Odin
Alsvinn (Alsviðr; All Swift), one of Sun’s horses: 11
Althjolf (Alpjólfr, Alpjófr), dwarf: 14
Amsvartnir (ámsvartnir; Pitch Black), lake to which Fenrir is taken: 34
Andhrimnir (Andhrímnir), cook in Valhalla: 38
Andlang (Andlangr; Long and Wide), one of three heavens: 17
Andvaranaut (Andvaranautr). See Andvari’s Gift
Andvari (Andvari; Careful One), dwarf: 14; S7, Odin sends Loki to the dwarf Andvari
Andvari’s Gift (Andvaranautr), magical gold ring which Loki took from Andvari: S7
Angrboda (Angrboða; Sorrow Bringer), ogress/giantess: 34, her children by Loki. See Old One
Annar (Annarr; Second, Other), Night’s second husband, Earth’s father: 10; P3
Arvak (árvakr; Early Riser), one of Sun’s horses: 11
Asa-Thor (ásapórr; Thor of the Æsir). See Thor
Asbru (ásbrú; Bridge of the Æsir): 15. See Bifrost
Asgard (ásgardr; Realm of the Æsir): 2, Gylfi, king of Sweden, journeys there; 9, is built by the sons of Bor; 14, description of the twelve seats; 49; 53, with reference to the place where Asgard was earlier; S1, is visited by Ægir; S2; S3; S5; S6. See Asgard, the Old
Asgard, the Old (ásgarðr inn forni): 3, in Asgard the Old, Odin has twelve names; 9, stronghold in the middle of the world built by the sons of Bor, called a name for Troy. See Asgard
Ash, the or the Ash Tree (Askrinn). See Yggdrasil
Asia (Asia), one of the three parts of the world, Æsir were called men of Asia (Asiamenn): P2; P5
Ask (Askr; Ash Tree), first man: 9, formed out of a log by the sons of Bor
Aslaug (áslaug), Sigurd’s daughter: S7
Athra (Athra), a name for Annar, son of Bedvig: P3
Atli Buðlason (Atli Budlason), Attila the Hun, Brynhild’s brother, Gudrun’s second husband: S7
Atrid (Atríðr), name of Odin: 20
Aud (Auðr; Wealth, Rich One), one of Night’s sons: 10, son of Naglfari
Audhumla (Auðhumla), primeval cow: 6, licks Buri out of a block of ice
Augustus, Emperor (Augustus keisari): S8
Aurboda (Aurboða), giantess, Gymir’s wife, Gerd’s mother: 37
Aurgelmir (Aurgelmir; Mud Bellower), the name given to Ymir by the frost giants: 5
Aurvandil the Bold (Aurvandill inn frækni), the husband of the Sibyl Groa, his toe becomes a star: S3
Aurvandil’s Toe (Aurvandilstá), star or planet: S3
Aurvangar (Aurvangar; Mudfields): 14
Austri (Austri). See East
Awl (Alr; Awl), brother of the dwarf Brokk, S5
Bafur (Báfurr), dwarf: 14
Baldr (Baldr; see note 1, chapter 22), Odin’s son: 15, his horse is burned with him; 22, a description of; 32; 49, his death; 50; 53, will come from Hel after Ragnarok; S1;P4
Baleyg (Báleygr; Flame Eyed), name of Odin: 20
Barey (Barey or Barrey), place where Frey marries Gerd: 37, note 1
Battle Boar (Hildigöltr), helmet: S9
Battle Pig (Hildisvín), helmet: S9
Baugi (Baugi), brother of Suttung: S2
Bedvig (Beðvig), son of Seskef: P3
Beigud (Beiguðr), one of Hrolf Kraki’s berserkers: S9
Beldegg (Beldegg), name for Baldr, Odin’s son that ruled over Westphalia: P4
Beli (Beli; Bellower), giant: 37, killed by Frey; 51, in a verse
Belt of Strength (Megingjörð or Megingjarðar), belts in the possession of Thor and Grid: 21; 45;S4
Bergelmir (Bergelmir), a frost giant: 7, survives the flood after Ymir is slain by the sons of Bor, the tribe of frost giants is formed from him
Bestla (Bestla), Odin’s mother, giantess: 6
Biaf (Biaf), a name for Bjar, son of Skjaldun: P3
Bifliði or Biflindi (Bifliði or Biflindi; Spear Shaker, or Shield Shaker, or One with a Painted Shield/Spear?): 3, one of the twelve names of Odin
Bifrost (Bifröst; Trembling or Quivering Way, Multicoloured Way), bridge to Asgard: 13, is built by the gods, will break; 15, the gods ride over it daily on their way to their court of justice; 27, Heimdall lives beside it; 41, in a verse; 51, will break at Ragnarok
Bifur (Bifurr), dwarf: 14
Bikki (Bikki), Jormunrek’s adviser: S7
Bil (Bil), Moon’s follower: 11, taken along with Hjuki by Mani; 35, counted among the goddesses
Bileyg (Bileygr; One Whose Eye Fails, One Eyed?), name of Odin: 20
Bilskirnir (Bilskirnir), Thor’s hall: 21
Blain (Bláinn; Dark One), possibly a name for Ymir: 14, in a verse
Blikjandabol (Blíkjandaböl; Gleaming Disaster), Hel’s bed curtains: 34
Blindi (Blindi; Blind One), name of Odin: 20
Bodn (Boðn), one of the vats holding the mead of poetry: S2
Bodvar Bjarki (Böðvarr Bjarki), bjarki means Little Bear, Hrolf Kraki’s warrior: S9
Boll (Böll or Höll), a river: 39
Bolthorn (Bölporn; Thorn of Bad Luck), father of Bestla, giant: 6
Bolverk (Bölverkr): 20, name of Odin; S2, offers to work for Baugi for a drink of Suttung’s mead
Bombor (Bömbörr), dwarf: 14
Bor (Borr), Buri’s son, Odin’s father: 6; 7, Bor’s sons kill Ymir, drowning the frost giants; 8, his sons create the world out of Ymir’s body; 9, his sons create man
Bragi (Bragi), god of poetry: 26, a description of; 41, in a verse; S1; S2;S3;S4;S6, visits Ægir
Bragi the Old (Bragi inn gamli), poet: 1, a verse from him; S0, composed a poem on Ragnar Lodbrok
Brand (Brandr), son of Beldegg: P4
Breidablik (Breiðablik; Gleaming Far and Wide), Baldr’s home: 17; 22
Brimir (Brimir), a hall in heaven: 52, after Ragnarok, a hall with plenty of good drink
Brisingamen (Brísingamen; Necklace of the Brisings): 35, owned by Freyja
Brokk (Brokkr), dwarf, brother of the smith Eitri: S5
Brynhild (Brynhildr): S7, called Hild and is a valkyrie, marries Gunnar, has Sigurd killed and commits suicide
Budli (Buðli), father of Atli and Brynhild: S7
Buri (Búri), Odin’s grandfather, primogenitor: 6, licked out of ice by Audhumla
Byleist (Býleistr), Loki’s brother: 33; 51, in a verse
Byrgir (Byrgir; Hider of Something), well: 11
Christ (Kristr): S8
Dain (Dáinn), dwarf: 14
Dain (Dáinn), stag feeding in the branches of Yggdrasil: 16
Dain’s Legacy (Dáinsleif), sword made by the dwarves: S10
Dark Elves (Dökkálfar and Svartálfar): 17, description of; 34, Skirnir goes to the World of the Dark Elves; S5, Loki promises to get the dark elves to make gold hair for Sif; S7, Loki travels to the World of the Dark Elves. See Elves
Day (Dagr), son of Night and Delling: 10, rides the sky in a chariot drawn by the horse Skinfaxi
Delling (Dellingr; Shining One), Day’s father: 10, Night’s third husband
Denmark (Danmörk): 1, in a verse; S8;S9;P5, is ruled by the Skjoldungs, the language of the men of Asia is brought to Denmark
Dolgthvari (Dólgpvari), dwarf: 14
Dori (Dóri), dwarf: 14
Drapa of Ragnar Lodbrok (Ragnars drápa lodbrókar): S10
Draupnir (Draupnir), dwarf: 14
Draupnir (Draupnir; Dripper), a magical ring: 49, is laid by Odin on Baldr’s funeral pyre and brought back from Hel by Hermod; S5, forged
Dromi (Drómi), fetter: 34
Duf (Dúfr), dwarf: 14
Duneyr (Duneyrr), stag feeding in the branches of Yggdrasil: 16
Durathror (Duraprór), stag feeding in the branches of Yggdrasil: 16
Durin (Durinn; Doorkeeper? Drowsy?), dwarf: 14
Dvalin (Dvalinn), dwarf: 14; 15, daughters of
Dvalin (Dvalinn), stag feeding in the branches of Yggdrasil: 16
Dwarves (Dvergar, plural, Dvergr, sing.): 14, their origins and names; 15, some norns descended from them; 34, make Gleipnir; 35, said to have made the necklace of the Brisings; 43, makers of Skidbladnir; 51, in a verse concerning Ragnarok; S2, make the mead of poetry; S5, make treasures for the gods; S7, Loki takes a ring from the dwarf Andvari; S0, dwarves said to have made Dain’s Legacy. See Dark Elves
Earth (Jörð), mother of Thor: 9, daughter and wife of Odin; 10, daughter of Night and Annar; 36; 51, in a verse
East (Austri), dwarf: 8, holding up a corner of the sky formed out of Ymir’s skull; 14
Ector (Ector), Hector or Thor at Troy: 55
Eikinskjaldi (Eikinskjaldi; Oaken Shield), dwarf: 14
Eikthyrnir (Eikpyrnir; Oak Antlers), stag from whose horns moisture drips down to Hvergelmir: 39
Einherjar (Einherjar; Those Who Fight Alone, Good Warrior?), Odin’s warriors in Valhalla: 20; 36, in a verse; 38, with reference to their feeding in Valhalla; 39, on their drinking in Valhalla; 40, number that can pass through the doors of Valhalla; 41, with reference to their amusements in Valhalla; 51, at Ragnarok will fight on the side of the Æsir; 52
Einriði (Einridi), son of Loridi: P3
Eir (Eir; Merciful?), goddess: 35
Eitri (Eitri; Venomous), smith among the dwarves: S5
Ekin (Ekin or Eikin; Raging), river flowing from Hvergelmir: 39
Eldhrimnir (Eldhrímnir), kettle used to feed Odin’s champions in Valhalla: 38
Eldir (Eldir), slave of Ægir: S6.
Elivagar (Élivágar; Storm Waves), the rivers flowing from Hvergelmir: 5, in a verse; S3
Eljudnir (Eljúðnir or Éljúðnir; Sprayed with Snowstorms, Damp with Sleet or Rain), Hel’s hall: 34
Elli (Elli; Old Age), Utgarda-Loki’s foster mother: 46, her wrestling contest with Thor; 47, her identity is revealed to Thor
Elves (álfar, plural, álfr, sing.; Light Elves [Ljósálfar], Dark Elves [Dökkálfar and Svartálfar]): 15, some norns descended from them; 17, difference between dark and light elves; 34, Skirnir goes to the World of the Dark Elves; 51, in a verse concerning Ragnarok; S5, Loki promises to get the dark elves to make gold hair for Sif and the dwarves make treasures for the gods; S7, Loki travels to the World of the Dark Elves
Embla (Embla; Vine or some kind of tree), first woman: 9, is formed out of a log by the sons of Bor
England (England): P5, its ancient place names are derived from a different language
Ermanaric or Ermenrichus. See Jormunrek
Erp (Erpr), son of Gudrun and Jonak, brother of Hamdir and Sorli: S7
Europe or Enea (Evropa or Enea), one of the three parts of the world: P2
Eve (Eva): P1
Eylimi (Eylimi), father of Hjordis, Sigurd Fafnisbani’s grandfather: S7
Fafnir (Fáfnir), shape-shifter, dragon who sits on the treasure: S7, is killed by Sigurd
Fal (Falr), dwarf: 14
Falhofnir (Falhófnir; Yellow Hoofed or Hairy Hoofed), horse: 15
Falling to Peril (Fallandaforað; Falling to Peril, Pitfall), Hel’s threshold or doorstep: 34
Famine (Sultr; Famine, Hunger), Hel’s knife: 34
Farbauti (Fárbauti; Peril Striker), Loki’s father, a giant: 33
Farma-God (Farmaguð; God of Cargoes), name of Odin: 20
Farmatyr (Farmatýr; God of Cargoes), name of Odin: 20
Father of Armies (Herjaföðr; also Father of Men), name of Odin: 38, in a verse
Father of the Slain (Valföðr), name of Odin: 15, in a verse; 20
Fenja (Fenja), slave woman, probably a giantess: S8
Fenrir or Fenriswolf (Fenrir [Bog Dweller] or Fenrisúlfr), wolf, fathered by Loki: 12, in a verse; 25; 34, his binding by the gods; 38; 51, his getting loose at Ragnarok, called Freki, Hvedrung’s son; 53
Fensalir or Fensal (plural Fensalir, sing. Fensalr), Frigg’s home: 35; 49
Fili (Fili), dwarf: 14
Fimafeng (Fimafengr), Ægir’s slave: S6, killed by Loki
Fimbulthul (Fimbulpul; Steadily Loud), river flowing from Hvergelmir: 4; 39
Fimbulvetr (Fimbulvetr; Extreme or Mighty Winter), the beginning of Ragnarok: 51
Finn (Finn), dwarf: 14
Finn (Finn), son of Gudolf: P3
Finn’s Legacy (Finnsleif), mail shirt: S9
Fjalar (Fjalarr), dwarf: S2, with his brother Galar, kills Kvasir and makes the mead of poetry
Fjolnir (Fjölnir; Wise One, Much Knowing): 3, one of the twelve names of Odin; 20
Fjolnir (Fjölnir; Wise One, Much Knowing), a Swedish king: S8
Fjolsvid (Fjölsviðr; Very Wise One), name of Odin: 20
Fjorgyn (Fjörgynn, Fjörgvinn), Frigg’s father: 9
Fjorm (Fjörm; Hurrying), river flowing from Hvergelmir: 4; 39
Folkvang or Folkvangar (Fólkvangr and plural Fólkvangar; Warriors’ Field), Freyja’s home: 24
Forseti (Forseti; He Who Sits Foremost), a god, Baldr’s son: 32; S1
Franang’s Falls (Fránangrsfors), waterfall, Loki’s hiding place: 50
France (Frakkland; Land of the Franks), ruled by Siggi and Rerir: P4
Freki (Freki; Wolf, perhaps Greedy Wolf), Odin’s wolf: 38
Freki (Freki; Wolf or Greedy Wolf), a name for Fenrir: 51, in a verse
Freovin (Freovin), son of Frjodigar: P4
Frey (Freyr; Lord), Njord’s son: 24, a description of; 34; 37, seeks to marry Gerd, reason he was without weapon when he fought Beli; 43, given Skidbladnir by some dwarves; 49, rides to Baldr’sfuneral; 51, Will Fight With Surt At Ragnarok, Called Beli’s Bright Bane; S1; S5; S6, visits Æggir
Freyja (Freyja; Lady, Woman), goddess: 24; 35, a description of; 42, promised as a bride to the builder of Asgard’s wall; 49, rides to Baldr’s funeral; S1, lends Loki her falcon shape; S3, waits on Hrungnir; S6, visits Ægir
Friallaf (Friallaf), Fridleif, son of Finn: P3
Fridleif (Friðleifr), son of Skjold: S8, king after Skjold; P5
Frigg (Frigg), Odin’s wife: 9, daughter of Fjorgyn; 20; 35, is described; 49, exacts an oath from all things that they would not harm Baldr, rides to Baldr’s funeral; S1;S4;S6, visits Ægir; P3
Frigida (Frigida), a name for Frigg: P3
Frjodigar or Frodi (Frioðigar or Fróði), son of Brand: P4
Frodi (Fróði), king in Denmark, grandson of Skjold, son of Fridleif: S8, his mill and peace
Frost Giants (Hrímpursar, sing. Hrímpurs): 3; 5; 7; 15; 21; 42; 49; 51; S5
Frosti (Frosti), dwarf: 14
Fulla (Fulla), goddess: 35; 49, a goddess connected with Frigg; S1
Fundin (Fundinn), dwarf: 14
Fyri (Fýri), a river in Sweden passing through Uppsala: S9
Fyri Plains (Fýrisvellir), in Sweden, the plains of the river Fyri: S9
Galar (Galarr), dwarf: S2, with his brother Fjalar, kills Kvasir and makes the mead of poetry
Gandalf (Gandálfr; Sorcerer Elf, Wand Elf), dwarf: 14
Gang (Gangr), giant: S1
Gangleri or Ganglari (Gangleri or Ganglari; Wanderer, Strider, Weary Walker), name of Odin: 20
Gangleri (Gangleri or Ganglari; Strider, Wanderer, Weary Walker), the assumed name of Gylfi, king of Sweden, journeying to meet the Æsir: 2, Gylfi assumes this name; 3, asks High about All-Father; 4, asks how things began; 5, asks of order of things before man; 6, asks of Ymir; 7, asks of giants; 8, asks about the sons of Bor; 9, asks about the origins of people; 11, asks about the course of the sun and moon; 12, asks who bothers Sun; 13, asks of path from earth to sky; 14, asks of Asgard’s completion; 15, asks about the holy place of the gods; 16, asks about Yggdrasil; 17, asks about significant places; 18, asks for the wind’s origins; 19, asks of winter and summer; 20, asks which Æsir to believe in; 21, inquires of other Æsir; 22, asks of further Æsir; 25, asks of other Æsir; 26, asks of Idunn’s apples; 34, asks for description of fantastic fetter, why Fenriswolf wasn’t killed; 35, asks about the goddesses; 37, comments on Frey’s gift; 38, asks how Odin’s fallen warriors are fed; 39, asks about drink in Valhalla; 40, comments on doors of Valhalla; 41, asks about Einherjar’s amusement; 42, asks of Sleipnir’s owner; 43, asks of Skidbladnir; 44, asks if Thor was ever bested; 48, asks of vengeance on Utgarda-Loki; 49, asks for more regarding the Æsir; 50, asks if vengeance for Baldr was taken; 51, asks of Ragnarok; 52, asks what comes after Ragnarok; 53, asks where the gods will live after Ragnarok; 54, tells people stories he has heard; 55, Æsir recall stories told to him. See Gylfi
Gardrofa (Garðrofa), a mare: 35, in a verse
Garm (Garmr), Hel’s hound that will fight against Tyr at Ragnarok: 41, in a verse; 51
Gates of Hel (Helgrindr): 4; 49, Hermod arrives there
Gaut (Gautr), name of Odin: 20
Gefjun (Gefjun; She Who Gives), goddess: 1, forms Sjaelland; 35; S1; S6, visits Ægir
Gefn (Gefn; Giver), one of Freyja’s names: 35
Geirahod (Geirahöð), valkyrie: 36, in a verse
Geirrod (Geirrøðr), giant king: 20, Odin named himself on his visit to King Geirrod; S4, his encounters with Loki and Thor
Geirrod’s Courts (Geirrøðargarðar): S4, first Loki’s then Thor’s journey to
Geirvimul (Geirvimul; Spear Teeming), river flowing from Hvergelmir: 39
Gelgja (Gelgja), attachment on fetter: 34, binds the Fenriswolf and is threaded through Gjoll
Gerd (Gerðr), Frey’s wife: 37;S1, called a goddess
Geri (Geri; Greedy), Odin’s wolf: 38
Germany. See Saxland
Gevis or Gavir (Gevis or Gavir), son of Wigg: P4
Giant Land or Jotunheim (Jötunheimr or Jötunheimar): 1; 10; 14; 34; 42; 45, Thor’s journey to Giant Land with Skrymir; 49; 51;S1; S3
Gilling (Gillingr), a giant, father of Suttung: S2
Gils (Gils), horse: 15
Gimle (Gimlé; Protected from Fire), place where the righteous men will live after death: 3, synonymous with Vingolf; 17, a description of; 52, after Ragnarok
Ginnar (Ginnarr), dwarf: 14
Ginnung Sky (Ginnungahiminn), the sky or firmament: 8
Ginnunga gap (Ginnungagap), a void filled with magic power: 5, is described; 8, the world and the stars are put in it; 15, one of the roots of Yggdrasil reaches what used to be Ginnungagap
Gipul (Gipul), river flowing from Hvergelmir: 39
Gjallarhorn (Gjallarhorn; Resounding Horn, the Horn or Trumpet of Gjoll): 15, Mimir drinks from it; 27, Heimdall’s horn; 51, will be blown by Heimdall at Ragnarok
Gjalp (Gjálp), one of Geirrod’s daughters, straddles the river: S4
Gjoll (Gjöll), stone that anchors Fenrir’s fetter: 34
Gjoll (Gjöll; Noisy), river flowing from Hvergelmir: 4, next to the Gates of Hel; 49, Hermod rides over it
Gjoll Bridge (Gjallarbrú): 49, guarded by Modgud
Gjuki (Gjúki), king, Sigurd’s father-in-law: S7
Gjukungs or Niflungs (Gjukungar or Niflungar), King Gjuki’s descendants, chiefly Gudrun’s family: S7
Glad (Glaðr; Glad or Radiant One), horse: 15
Gladsheim (Glaðsheimr; Home of Gladness or Joy, Radiant Home), temple housing Odin’s and the Æsir’s seats: 14
Glaer or Glen (Glær or Glenr; Shining One?), horse: 15
Glapsvid (Glapsvidr; Seducer), name of Odin: 20
Gleipnir (Gleipnir), fetter: 25, Tyr loses his hand to bind Fenrir with it; 34, made from six elements, binds Fenrir
Glen (Glenr; Shining One), Sun’s husband: 11
Glen (Glenr). See Glaer
Glitnir (Glitnir; Radiant Place), Forseti’s home: 17, description of; 32
Gloin (Glóinn), dwarf: 14
Glora. See Lora
Gna (Gnð), goddess: 35, associated with Frigg
Gnipahellir (Gnipahellir; Jutting or Overhanging Cave), cave leading to Hel’s domain, guarded by Garm: 51
Gnita-Heath (Gnitaheiðr): S7
God (Guð): P1
Goddesses (ásynjur and Gyðjur): 14, on Vingolf, their sanctuary; 20; 24, Freyja, the most splendid of the goddesses; 35; 36; S1
Goin (Góinn), serpent gnawing at the root of Yggdrasil: 16
Gold Bristle (Gullinbursti), Frey’s boar: 49. See Sheathed Tooth
Golden Age (Gullaldr): 14, spoiled by women who came from Giant Land
Golden Forelock. See Gulltopp
Golden Mane (Gullfaxi), Hrungnir’s horse: S3, given to Magni
Goll (Göll), valkyrie: 36, in a verse
Gomul (Gömul; Old), river flowing from Hvergelmir: 39
Gondlir (Göndlir; Wand Wielder), name of Odin: 20
Gopul (Göpul; Gaper, Forward Rushing), river flowing from Hvergelmir: 39
Gothorm (Gothormr), Gjuki’s stepson: S7, kills Sigurd, and is killed by him
Goti (Goti), Gunnar’s horse: S7
Gotland (Gotland), old name for Denmark, northern Jutland: S8
Grabak (Grábakr; Grey Back), serpent gnawing at the roots of Yggdrasil: 16
Grad (Grád; Greedy), a river: 39
Grafvitnir (Grafvitnir; Grave Wolf), father of serpents gnawing at the roots of Yggdrasil: 16
Grafvollud (Grafvölluðr; Field Burrower), serpent gnawing at the roots of Yggdrasil: 16
Gram (Gramr), Sigurd’s sword: S7
Grani (Grani), Sigurd’s horse: S7
Greip (Greip), one of Geirrod’s daughters: S4
Grid (Gríðr), giantess, mother of Vidar the Silent: S4, lends Thor her belt, staff and iron gloves
Grid’s Staff (Gríðarvölr): S4, Thor uses it on his journey to Geirrod’s courts
Grim (Grímr; Masked One), name of Odin: 20
Grimhild (Grímhildr), Gjuki’s wife: S7
Grimnir (Grímnir; Masked One), name of Odin: 20
Grimnir, Lay of (Grímnismál), Eddic poem: 21; 36; 40
Grjotunagardar (Grjótúnagarðar; Courtyards of Rocky Fields), Hrungnir’s home: S3
Groa (Gróa): S3, pronounces spells to loosen the whetstone stuck in Thor’s head, wife of Aurvandil
Grotti (Grotti), mill: S8
Grotti’s Song (Grottasöngr), a poem recited by Fenja and Menja: S8
Gudny (Guðný), Gjuki’s daughter: S7
Gudolf (Guðólfr), son of Jat: P3
Gudrun (Gudrún Gjúkaðóttir), Gjuki’s daughter: S7, marries Sigurd, Atli and Jonak
Gullfaxi. See Golden Mane
Gullintanni (Gullintanni; Gold Toothed), a name of Heimdall: 27
Gulltopp (Gulltoppr; Golden Forelock), horse: 15; 27, Heimdall’s horse; 49, Heimdall rides him to Baldr’s funeral
Gungnir or Gugnir (Gungnir or Gugnir; Swaying One), Odin’s spear: 51;S5, Odin receives it from the dwarves
Gunn (Guðr or Gunnr; Battle, Conflict), valkyrie: 36, rides with Rota and Skuld to decide battles and choose the slain
Gunnar (Gunnarr), Gjuki’s son: S7, marries Brynhild
Gunnlod (Gunnlöð), giantess, Suttung’s daughter: S2, appointed guardian of the mead of poetry, lets Odin drink the mead
Gunnthra and Gunnthro (Gunnprá and Gunnpró), river flowing from Hvergelmir: 4; 39, Gunnthro, a river from Hvergelmir, perhaps the same
Gunnthrain (Gunnpráin), a river: 39
Gylfi (Gylfi), Swedish king: 1, the Gefjun episode; 1–54, conversing with the three Æsir; P5, calling himself Gangleri meets the Æsir. See Gangleri
Gyllir (Gyllir; Golden), horse: 15
Gymir (Gymir), Gerd’s father: 37
Habrok (Hábrók), hawk: 41, in a verse
Hallinskidi (Hallinskíði), name of Heimdall: 27
Hamdir (Hamðir), son of Gudrun and Jonak, brother of Erp and Sorli: S7
Hamskerpir (Hamskerpir), horse: 35, in a verse
Hang Jaw or Hengikjopt (Hengikjöptr): perhaps Odin: S8
Hanga-God (Hangaguð; God of the Hanged), name of Odin: 20
Hapta-God (Haptagud; God of Prisoners, God of Fetters), name of Odin: 20
Har (Hár/Hárr), dwarf: 14
Har (Hár/Hárr; High One or Hoary One), name of Odin: 20; talks with Gylfi, perhaps Odin. See High
Harbard (Hárbardr; Grey Beard), name of Odin: 20
Hati Hrodvitnisson (Hati Hróðvitnisson; He Who Hates, Enemy), wolf pursuing Moon: 12
Haur (Haurr), dwarf: 14
Haustlong (Haustlöng), poem: S3
Hedin Hjarrandason (Heðinn Hjarrandason), legendary king: S10
Heidrun (Heiðrún), goat: 39, stands on top of Valhalla
Heimdall (Heimdallr), god: 27, a description of; 49, rides to Baldr’s funeral; 51, will awaken the gods at Ragnarok, fights Loki; S1. See Gullintanni and Hallinskidi
Heimdall’s Chant (Heimdalargaldr), a verse: 27
Heimir in Hlymdales (Heimir í Hlymdölum), Aslaug’s foster father: S7
Heingest (Heingestr), son of Vitta: P4
Hel (Hel; see notes 1 and 2, chapter 3), goddess of the underworld, Loki’s daughter: 3, receives wicked men after their death; 34, Odin throws her into Niflheim and gives her authority over nine worlds; 49, tests the Æsir’s love of Baldr; 51
Hel (Hel; see notes 1 and 2, chapter 3), the underworld: 3, wicked men go there after death; 50; 53, Baldr and Hod will return from there after Ragnarok. See Niflhel, Road to Hel and Gates of Hel
Helblindi (Helblindi; Hel Blind), Loki’s brother: 33
Helblindi (Helblindi; Hel Blind), name of Odin (perhaps scribal error for Herblindi, Blinder of Armies): 20
Helgeland Genealogies, The (Háleygjatal): P5
Heptifili (Heptifili), dwarf: 14
Heremod (Heremóð), son of Itrmann: P3
Herfjotur (Herfjötur; Fetterer of an Army), valkyrie: 36, in a verse
Hermod the Bold (Hermóðr inn hvati), Odin’s son: 49, travels to Hel to offer her ransom for Baldr
Herran or Herjan (Herran or Herjan; Lord, Lord of Raiders, the First among Warriors): 3, one of the twelve names of Odin; 20
Herteit (Herteitr; Glad of War), name of Odin: 20
High (Hár/Hárr; High One), one of the Æsir who talks with Gylfi: 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16; 17; 18; 19; 20; 21; 22; 25; 34; 35; 37; 38; 39; 40; 41; 42; 43; 44; 48; 49; 50; 51; 53
Hild (Hildr; Battle). See Brynhild
Hild (Hildr; Battle), King Hogni’s daughter, abducted by King Hedin: S10
Hild (Hildr; Battle), valkyrie: 36, in a verse
Hildigolt. See Battle Boar
Himinbjorg (Himinbjörg; Heavenly Mountains, Heavenly Cliffs, if singular, Salvation or Protection of Heaven), stands where Bifrost enters heaven: 17; 27, Heimdall’s home
Himinhrjot (Himinhrjótr), Hymir’s ox: 48, Thor makes bait out of its head
Hindafell (Hindafjall; Hind Mountain?), a mountain where Brynhild lives: S7
Hjadnings, Battle of the (Hjaðingavíg): S10
Hjalmberi (Hjálmberi; Helmet Bearer), name of Odin: 20
Hjalprek (Hjálprekr), legendary king: S7, Regin becomes his smith
Hjalti the Courageous (Hjalti hugprúði), one of Hrolf Kraki’s berserkers: S9
Hjordis (Hjördís), Eylimi’s daughter, mother of Sigurd: S7
Hjuki (Hjúki), Moon’s follower: 11, taken along with Bil by Mani
Hledjolf (Hleðjólfr), dwarf: 14
Hleidra (Hleiðra). See Lejre
Hler (Hlér). See Ægir
Hlesey (Hlésey; Hler’s Island), perhaps Læsø in the Kattegat between modern Denmark and Sweden: S1
Hlidskjalf (Hliðskjálf; Doorway, Gatetower or Watchtower): 9, is in the middle of the Old Asgard; 17; 37, Frey falls in love with Gerd by looking out from it; 50, Odin spots Loki’s hiding place from it
Hlin (Hlín; Protector): 35, goddess connected with Frigg; 51, name for Frigg
Hlodyn (Hlöðyn), name for Earth, Thor’s mother: 51
Hlokk (Hlökk; Noise, Battle), valkyrie: 36, in a verse
Hlymdales (Hlymdalir): S7
Hnikar (Hnikarr; [Spear] Thruster, Mover, Inciter), name of Odin: 20. See Nikar
Hnikud (Hnikuðr; [Spear] Thruster, Mover, Inciter), name of Odin: 20. See Nikuz
Hnitbjorg (Hnitbjörg), place where Suttung hides the mead of poetry: S2
Hnoss (Hnoss; Precious or Costly Thing), Freyja’s daughter: 35
Hod (Höðr; Warrior), Baldr’s slayer: 28, description of; 49, slays Baldr; 53, will return with Baldr from Hel after Ragnarok
Hoddmimir’s Wood (Holt Hoddmímis), place where two human beings will survive Ragnarok: 53
Hoenir (Hœnir), a god: 23, taken as a hostage by the Vanir in exchange for Njord; S1; S7
Hofvarpnir (Hófvarpnir or Hófvarfnir; Hoof Kicker?), Gna’s horse: 35
Hogni (Högni), Gunnar’s brother: S7
Hogni (Högni), legendary king: S10
Horn (Hörn), one of Freyja’s names: 35
Hoy (Háey), island in Orkney: S10
Hraesvelg (Hræsvelgr; Corpse Gulper), eagle giant, source of winds: 18
Hreidmar (Hreiðmarr), father of Fafnir, Otter and Regin: S7
Hrid (Hríð; Snow Storm), river flowing from Hvergelmir: 4
Hrimfaxi (Hrímfaxi; Frost Mane), Night’s horse: 10, the foam from his bit bedews the earth every morning
Hringhorn. See Ringhorn
Hrist (Hrist; Shaker), valkyrie: 36, in a verse
Hrolf kraki (Hrólfr kraki), legendary king of Denmark: S9
Hronn (Hrönn; Wave), a river: 39
Hroptatyr (Hroptatýr), name of Odin: 20
Hrotti (Hrotti), sword: S7
Hrungnir (Hrungnir), giant: S3, his encounter with Odin and his battle with Thor; S4
Hrungnir’s Heart (Hrungnishjarta): S3
Hrym (Hrymr), giant: 51, will steer Naglfar at Ragnarok
Hugi (Hugi; Thought, Mind): 46, his running contest with Thjalfi; 47, Utgarda-Loki reveals his identity
Hugin (Huginn; Thought, Mind), one of Odin’s ravens: 38
Hugstari (Hugstari), dwarf: 14
Hunger (Hungr), Hel’s plate: 34
Hvedrung (Hveðrungr), probably a name for Loki: 51
Hvergelmir (Hvergelmir; Roaring Kettle), a spring in Niflheim, source of many rivers: 4; 15; 16; 39; 52
Hvitserk the Bold (Hvítserkr inn hvati), one of Hrolf Kraki’s berserkers: S9
Hymir (Hymir), giant: 48, Thor goes fishing with
Hyrrokkin (Hyrrokkin; Shrunk in Fire), giantess: 49, launches the ship Ringhorn
Idavoll (Iðavöllr; Eternally Renewing Field, Field of Activity): 14, site of Asgard; 53, Vidar and Vali will live there after Ragnarok
Idi (Iði), giant: S1
Idunn (Idunn), goddess, wife of Bragi: 26, keeps the apples of youth; S1, is stolen by the giant Thjazi; S6, visits Ægir.
Ingi (Ingi), dwarf: 14
Iron Wood or Jarnvid (Járnvidr): 12
Iron Wood Dwellers or Jarnvidjur (Járnvidjur), troll women living in Iron Wood: 12
Isarnkol (Ísarnkol), bellows that cool Sun’s horses: 11
Itrmann (Ítrmann), son of Athra, father of Heremod: P3
Ivaldi, Sons of (Ívaldi, synir I valda), dwarves: 43, give Skidbladnir to Frey; S5, make treasures for the gods
Jafnhar (Jafnhár; Just-as-High): 20, in a verse. See Just-as-High
Jalangr’s Heath (Jalangrsheiðr), near Jelling in Denmark: S8
Jalg or Jalk (Jálg or Jálkr; Gelding): 3, one of the twelve names of Odin; 20
Jarnsaxa (Járnsaxa; Iron Cutlass or Sax), giantess, mother of Magni: S3
Jarnvid and Jarnvidjur. See Iron Wood and Iron Wood Dwellers
Jat (Jat), son of Biaf: P3
Jonak (Jónakr), king: S7, marries Gudrun, father of Erp, Hamdir and Sorli
Jord (Jörð). See Earth
Jormungand (Jörmungandr; Enormous Monster), the Midgard Serpent, fathered by Loki: 34, Odin throws him into the World Ocean; 51, in a verse. See Midgard Serpent
Jormunrek (Jörmunrekr inn ríki; the Powerful or Great), Ermanaric or Ermenrichus, Gothic king: S7, marries Svanhild
Joruvellir (Jöruvellir; Plains of Sand/Pebbles): 14
Jotunheim (Jötunheimr, plural Jötunheimar). See Giant Land
Just-as-High (Jafnhár): 2, one of the Æsir who talks with Gylfi; 3, tells how All-Father created the world; 4, describes Niflheim; 5, speaks of Ginnungagap; 8, tells how the oceans are created from Ymir’s blood; 15, describes Yggdrasil; 20, tells of the power of the goddesses, Jafnhar, name of Odin in a verse; 44, defers to Third on the matter of Thor’s trip to Giant Land
Jutland (Jótland), former Reidgotaland: P5
Kerlaugs (Kerlaugar, singular Kerlaug), two rivers: 15, in a verse
Kili (Kili), dwarf: 14
Kjalar (Kjalarr), name of Odin: 20
Kor (Kör; Sick Bed), Hel’s bed: 34
Kormt (Körmt), river: 15, in a verse
Kvasir (Kvasir): 50, the wisest, recognizes the net in Loki’s fire; S2, made by the Æsir and the Vanir, killed by the dwarfs Fjalar and Galar; mead of poetry is made from his blood
Laeding (Lχingr or Leydingr), fetter: 34
Laufey or Nal (Laufey or Nál), Loki’s mother: 33; 42, reference to her son; 49, concerning the son of; S5
Lazy (Ganglati), Hel’s manservant: 34
Leifthrasir (Leifprasir; Life Yearner), one of the two human beings to survive Ragnarok: 53
Leiptr (Leiptr; Flashing Bright), river flowing from Hvergelmir: 4
Lejre (Hleiára), place on Sjaelland, seat of ancient Danish kings: S9
Lerad or Laerad (Léradr or Læradr), tree which may be the World Tree, Yggdrasil: 39
Lettfeti (Léttfeti; Lightfoot), horse: 15
Lif (Líf; Life), one of the two human beings to survive Ragnarok: 53
Light Elves (Ljósálfar): 17, description of. See Elves
Lit (Litr), dwarf: 14; 49, kicked into Baldr’s funeral pyre by Thor
Lofar (Lofarr), dwarf: 14
Lofn (Lofn; Loving), goddess: 35
Logi (Logi; Fire): 46, his eating contest with Loki; 47, his identity revealed to Thor
Logrinn (Lögrinn; the Water or the Lake), Lake Mälar in Sweden: 1, is formed by Gefjun ploughing land in Sweden
Loki or Lopt (Loki or Loptr): 20, in a verse from Loki’s Flyting; 33, is described; 34, the fate of Loki’s children by the giantess Angrboda; 42, gives birth to Sleipnir; 44, travels to Utgard with Thor; 46, his eating contest with Logi; 47; 49, contrives the killing of Baldr; 50, tries to escape the vengeance of the gods by turning himself into a salmon, is caught by them and chained to three rocks with a snake fastened above him and dripping poison on to his face; 51, will fight Heimdall at Ragnarok, in a verse from The Sibyl’s Prophecy; 55, name given to Ulysses by the Turks; S1, the uncooked-meat episode, steals Idunn for the giant Thjazi, makes Thjazi’s daughter Skadi laugh; S4, is captured by Geirrod and is forced to bring Thor to him unarmed; S5, cuts off Sif’s hair and restores it; S6, visits Ægir, insults gods, kills Fimafeng; S7, kills Otter
Loraor Glora (Lora or Glora), the wife of Loricus: P3, is killed by Tror/Thor
Loricus (Loricus), duke, Tror/Thor’s foster-father: P3, is killed by Tror/Thor
Loridi (Loriði), son of Tror/Thor and Sibyl/Sif: P3
Lyngvi (Lyngvi), an island: 34
Magi (Magi), descendant of Tror/Thor, son of Moda: P3
Magni (Magni; Strong), Thor’s son: 53, will survive Ragnarok; S3, lifts Hrungnir’s leg off Thor
Malar (Mälar). See Logrinn
Managarm (Mánagarmr; Moon Dog), wolf who fills himself with all who die and will swallow the heavenly bodies: 12
Mani (Máni). See Moon
Mardoll (Mardöll), one of Freyja’s names: 35
Mediterranean Sea (Miðjarðarsjár): P2
Megingjard (Megingjarðar; Belt of Strength). See Belt of Strength
Menja (Menja), slave woman, probably giantess: S8
Mennon (Mennon), one of the kings of Troy: P3, marries Troan, the daughter of Priam
Midgard (Midgardr; the Middle Enclosure [Middle Yard] or Middle Earth), also the wall encircling the world of humans: 8, is formed out of Ymir’s eyelashes (or eyebrows); 9, men are given a home there; 12; 42, master builder makes a deal with the Æsir to fortify it; 48; 51, in a verse
Midgard Serpent (Midgardsormr, also Jörmungandr): 34; 47; 48, Thor’s encounter with; 51, will blow poison at Ragnarok; 53. See Jormungand
Mimir (Mímir), owner of Mimir’s Well (Mímis brunnr), the well of wisdom: 15, on the location of the well; Mimir drinks from the horn Gjall from the famous well and drinks mead in verse; 51, Odin will consult him at Ragnarok. See Hoddmimir’s Wood
Mist (Mist), valkyrie: 36, in a verse
Mistletoe (Mistilteinn): 49, found by Loki and used against Baldr
Mjollnir (Mjöllnir; probably to do with milling and grinding, hence a hammer that breaks or grinds into tiny fragments), Thor’s hammer: 21; 42; 44; 45; 49; 53; S3; S4
Moda (Móða), son of Vingenir, descendant of Tror/Thor: P3
Modgud (Móðguðr; Furious Battler), maiden guarding the bridge over the river Gjoll: 49
Modi (Móði; Angry, Courageous, Eager), son of Thor: 53, will survive Ragnarok
Modsognir (Moðsognir), dwarf: 14
Modvitnir (Mödvitnir), dwarf: 14
Moin (Móinn), serpent gnawing at the roots of Yggdrasil: 16
Mokkurkalfi (Mökkurkálfi; Clay Foot), clay giant: S3
Moon (Máni): 8, in a verse; 11, description of; 51, caught at Ragnarok
Mountain Giants (Bergrisar, sing. Bergrisi): 15; 21; 27; 37; 42; 49
Mundilfari (Mundilfari or Mundilfæri; Mover of the Mill Handle?), father of Sun and Moon: 11, marries Sun to Glen
Munin (Muninn; Memory, Thought and Remembrance), one of Odin’s ravens: 38
Munon (Munon). See Mennon
Muspell (Muspell, sometimes seems to be the same as Muspellsheimr): 4, the first world to exist; 5; 8, stars formed out of its sparks; 11, burning embers from Muspellsheim; 43, owns the ship Naglfar. See Muspell, Sons of
Muspell, Sons of (Muspells synir): 13, Bifrost will break under them; 37; 51, ride at Ragnarok
Mysing (Mýsingr), sea king: S8
Naglfar (Naglfar; Nail Ship), Muspell’s ship: 43; 51, will be launched at Ragnarok
Naglfari (Naglfari), Night’s first husband, Aud’s father: 10
Nain (Náinn), dwarf: 14
Nal (Nál). See Laufey
Nanna (Nanna), Nep’s daughter, Baldr’s wife, mother of Forseti: 32; 49, dies of grief at Baldr’s death; S1
Nar (Nár; Corpse), dwarf: 14
Nari or Narfi (Nari or Narfi), son of Loki and Sigyn: 33; 50, gods fashion chains out of his entrails to bind Loki
Nastrandir (Nástrandir; as a plural word, Corpse Strands or Beaches, as singular Náströnd, Corpse Strand): 52, in prose and in verse, see note 2
Necklace of the Brisings. See Brisingamen
Nep (Nepr), Nanna’s father: 32; 49
Nibelungs. See Gjukungs
Nidafjoll (Niðafjöll; Dark Mountains, sing. Niðafjall): 52
Nidhogg (Níðhöggr; Hateful Striker), serpent gnawing at the roots of Yggdrasil: 15; 16; 52, in a verse
Nidi (Nidi), dwarf: 14
Niflheim (Niflheimr; Dark World): 4, made long before the earth; 5, is a source of cold and grim things; 15, is reached by one of the roots of Yggdrasil; 34, Odin gives Hel rule over it
Niflhel (Niflhel; Dark Hel), place where some men go after death: 3, note 2; 42
Niflungs (Niflungar). See Gjukungs
Night (Nótt): 10, is married first to Naglfari, then to Annar, finally to Delling. She rides the sky in a chariot drawn by the horse Hrimfaxi
Nikar or Hnikar (Nikarr or Hnikarr; [Spear] Thruster): 3, one of the twelve names of Odin; 20
Nikuz or Hnikud (Nikuz or Hnikuðr; [Spear] Thruster): 3, one of the twelve names of Odin; 20
Niping (Nipingr), dwarf: 14
Njord (Njörðr): 23, a description of, his marriage arrangement with Skadi; 24, father of Frey and Freyja; 37, sends for Skirnir to find reason for Frey’s anger; S1, is chosen by Skadi as her husband; S6, visits Ægir
Noah (Nói): P1, the story of the flood
Noatun (Nóatún; Enclosure for Ships), Njord’s dwelling: 23; 24;S1
Nonn (Nönn; Strong), a river: 39
Nordri (Nordri). See North
Norfi or Narfi (Nörfi or Narfi; Thin or Narrow), Night’s father, giant: 10
Nori (Nori), dwarf: 14
Norn (Norn), female figures who determine people’s fate: 15; 16; 36. SeeUrd, Verdandi and Skuld
North (Norðri), dwarf holding up a corner of the sky formed out of Ymir’s skull: 8; 14
Norway (Nóregr): S9;S10;P5, Odin appoints one of his sons to rule over Norway
Norwegians (Nordmenn): S8
Not (Nöt or Naut), a river: 39
Nyi (Nýi), dwarf: 14
Nyr (Nýr; New One), dwarf: 14
Nyrad (Nýrádr), dwarf: 14
Nyt (Nyt), a river: 39
Od (óðr), Freyja’s husband: 35; 42, in a verse
Odin (óðinn), the highest and the oldest of all the gods: 2, in a verse; 3, said to have twelve names (but he has many more), creates heaven, earth, the sky and man with an immortal soul; 6, is son of Bor and Bestla; 9, is father of the family of the gods inhabiting the Old Asgard, begets his first son, Asa-Thor, with Earth, who is both his daughter and wife; 10, gives Night the horse Hrimfaxi and Day the horse Skinfaxi, as well as the chariots on which to ride the sky; 14; 15, gives his eye for a drink out of the Well of Mimir; 17; 20, is described with names; 22; 30; 24, splits half of the slain with Freyja; 34; 35; 36, sends valkyries to battles; 37; 38, description of Odin in Valhalla; 41; 49, drives to Baldr’s funeral; 50, finds Loki from Hlidskjalf; 51, talks with Mimir, will fight with Fenrir at Ragnarok; S1, the cooking of an ox, makes stars out of Thjazi’s eyes; S2, acquires the mead of poetry; S3, provokes Hrungnir; S5, judges and receives treasures from the dwarves; S6, visits Ægir; S7, the otter’s ransom; S8; P3, goes to Reidgotaland, then to Sweden where he establishes twelve rulers and draws up a code of law; P4, his gift of prophecy, sets out on a journey from Turkey, lives in Germany. See All-Father
Odrerir (óðrerir or óðrørir), a kettle holding the mead of poetry: S2
Ofnir (ófnir), serpent gnawing at the root of Yggdrasil: 16
Oin (óinn), dwarf: 14
Okolnir (Ókolnir; Never Cold), a place in heaven that never grows cold: 52
Oku-Thor (ökupórr; Thor the Charioteer or Thor the Driver). See Thor
Old One or Old Ogress/Giantess (In Aldna or In Gamla Gýgr), primeval female, possibly Angrboda: 12. See Angrboda
Olvaldi (ölvaldi), giant, father of Thjazi: S1
Omi (ómi; Resounding or Loud One): 3, one of the twelve names of Odin; 20
Onar (ónarr), dwarf: 14
Ori (óri; Raging or Raving One), dwarf: 14
Orkney Isles (Orkneyjar): S10
Ormt (Örmt), river: 15, in a verse
Oski (óski; Fulfiller of Desire or Wisher): 3, one of the twelve names of Odin; 20
Otter (Otr), Hreidmar’s son, brother of Fafnir and Regin: S7, is killed by Loki
Priam (Priamus): P3, chief king of Troy
Radgrid (Rádgríd; Counselling Truce), valkyrie: 36, in a verse
Radsvinn (Rádsvidr; Wise in Counsel), dwarf: 14
Ragnarok (Ragnarøkr; Darkness or Twilight of the Gods. Ragnarök; Doom or End of the Gods): 26, Idunn’s apples keep the gods young till Ragnarok; 34, Fenrir awaits it with a sword propped in his mouth; 50, Loki awaits it chained to three rocks; 51, the events of; 52, the world after it; S10
Ran (Rán), a goddess, wife of Ægir: S6
Randgrid (Ranðgríd; Shield Truce), valkyrie: 36, in a verse
Randver (Randvér), Jormunrek’s son: S7
Ratatosk (Ratatoskr; Drill Tooth), squirrel carrying messages between the hawk Vedrfolnir and Nidhogg: 16
Rati (Rati; Drill or Biter), auger or drill: S2
Raven (Hrafn), King Ali’s horse: S9
Refil (Refill; Serpent?), Regin’s sword: S7
Regin the Smith (Reginn), Hreidmar’s son, Fafnir’s brother: S7, is killed by Sigurd
Reginleif (Reginleif), valkyrie: 36, in a verse
Reidgotaland (Reidgotalanð), a name for Jutland: P5, Odin reaches it and appoints his son Skjold to govern it
Rekk (Rekkr), dwarf: 14
Rerir (Rerir), son of Siggi ruling over France, Volsungs: P4
Rhine (Rín): S7, Gunnar and Hogni hide Fafnir’s treasure in it
Rind (Rindr), Vali’s mother: 30; 36
Ringhorn (Hringhorni), Baldr’s ship: 49
Road to Hel (Helvegr): 4, in a verse; 49; 51, in a verse
Roskva (Röskva), daughter of a farmer: 44, becomes Thor’s bondservant; 45
Rota (Rota), valkyrie: 36, rides with Gunn and Skuld
Saehrimnir (Sæhrímnir), boar used to feed Odin’s champions in Valhalla: 38
Saeming (Sæmingr), ancestor of the ruling families of Norway: P5
Saga (Sága), goddess: 35
Sann (Saðr; Truthful), name of Odin: 20
Sanngetal (Sanngetall; One Who Guesses Right), name of Odin: 20
Saxland (Saxaland or Saxland), Saxony, name in old Scandinavia for all northern Germany: P4, Odin reaches it, Veggdegg, a son of Odin, rules over East Saxony; P5, the language of the men of Asia is brought to Saxland
Saxons (Saxar): S9
Sekin (Sekin or Sækin; Advancer), river flowing from Hvergelmir: 39
Seskef (Seskef), son of Magi: P3
Sessrumnir (Sessrúmnir; With Many Seats), Freyja’s hall: 24, is described
Sheathed Tooth (Slíðrugtanni), Frey’s boar: 49. See Gold Bristle
Siar (Síarr), dwarf: 14
Sibyl or Sif (Sibil or Sif), a prophetess, wife of Tror/Thor: P3. See Siif
Sibyl’s Prophecy, *The (Völuspá*), eddic poem: 4, on the beginning of things and Surt; 8, on the reckoning of time; 12, on the wolf Managarm; 14, on the creation of dwarves; 15, on Odin’s pledging his eye for a drink out of the well of wisdom; 17, on Gimle; 42, on Thor’s rage; 51, on Ragnarok
Sibyl’s Prophecy, The Shorter (Völuspáin skamma), eddic poem: 5
Sid (Síð; Slow Moving), river flowing from Hvergelmir: 39
Sidhott (Síðhöttr; Drooping Hood), name of Odin: 20
Siðskegg (Sídskeggr; Long Beard), name of Odin: 20
Sif (Sif; Wife), Thor’s wife: 31, Ull’s mother; S3, Hrungnir threatens to carry her off; S5, Loki cuts off her hair; S6, visits Ægir; P3
Sigar (Sigarr), son of Vitrgils: P4
Sig-Father (Sigföðr; Father of Victory or Battle), name of Odin: 20
Siggi (Siggi or Sigi), son of Odin ruling over France, Volsungs: P4
Sigmund (Sigmundr), Sigurd’s son: S7, is killed at the age of three
Sigmund (Sigmundr), Volsung’s son, Sigurd’s father: S7
Sigtun (Sigtúnir or Sigtún), town site in Sweden chosen by Odin for himself: P5
Sigurd (Sigurdr Sigmunðarson Fáfnisbani), Sigmund’s son, the slayer of Fafnir: S7, is adopted by Regin, kills Fafnir and Regin, marries Gudrun, wins Brynhild for Gunnar, is killed by Gothorm
Sigyn (Sigyn), Loki’s wife: 33; 50, collects the poison dripping on to Loki’s face; S1
Silfrtopp or Silfrintopp (Silfrtoppr or Silfrintoppr; Silver Forelock), horse: 15
Simul (Simul), pole carried by Bil and Hjuki: 11
Sindri (Sindri; Sparkling), hall in heaven: 52
Sinfjotli (Sinfjötli), son of Sigmund Volsungsson: S7
Sinir (Sinir; Sinewy), horse: 15
Sjaelland (Selund), called Zealand in English, the central island in Denmark: 1
Sjofn (Sjöfn), goddess: 35
Skadi (Skaùi), Njord’s wife, daughter of Thjazi the giant, ski god or ski lady: 23; 50, fastens a poisonous snake above Loki’s face; S1, comes to Asgard to avenge her father; S6, visits Ægir.
Skafinn (Skafinn or Skafiðr), dwarf: 14
Skeggjold (Skeggjöld; Axe Age), valkyrie: 36, in a verse
Skeidbrimir (Skeiðbrimir), horse: 15
Skidbladnir (Skíðblaðnir), ship: 41, in a verse; 43, description of; 44; S5, is made by the dwarves
Skilfing (Skilfingr), name of Odin: 20
Skinfaxi (Skinfaxi; Shining Mane), Day’s horse: 10, his mane illuminates the earth and the sky
Skirnir (Skírnir; Bright One), Frey’s servant: 34, sent by the Æsir to the World of the Dark Elves; 37, arranges Frey’s marriage with Gerd; 51
Skirpir (Skirpir), dwarf: 14
Skjaldun or Skjold (Skjaldun or Skjöldr), son of Heremod: P3
Skjold (Skjöldr; Shield), son of Odin, king of Denmark: S8;P5, rules over Reidgotaland. See Skjaldun
Skjoldungs (Skjöldungar), kings of Denmark descended from Skjold: S8; P5
Skogul (Skögul; Shaker?), valkyrie: 36, in a verse
Skoll (Sköll), wolf pursuing the Sun: 12
Skrymir (Skrýmir; Braggart?), Utgarda-Loki: 45, travels to Utgard with Thor
Skuld (Skuld; Obligation, Necessity or Future), norn: 15; 36, rides with the valkyries Gunn and Rota to choose the slain
Sleipnir (Sleipnir; Fast Traveller), Odin’s horse: 15; 41, in a verse; 42, his birth; 49, Hermod rides him during his trip to Hel; S3
Slid (Slíðr; Dangerous, Fearsome), river flowing from Hvergelmir: 4
Slothful (Ganglöt), Hel’s maidservant: 34
Slungnir (Slungnir), King Adils’ horse: S9
Snotra (Snotra; Wise or Courtly [Snotr]), goddess: 35
Soeg (Sœgr or Sægr), pail carried by Bil and Hjuki: 11
Sokkvabekk (Søkkvabekkr; Sunken Bank or Bench), Saga’s home: 35
Sol (Sól). See Sun
Son (Són), one of the vats holding the mead of poetry: S2
Sorli (Sörli), son of Gudrun and Jonak, brother of Hamdir and Erp: S7
South (Suðri), dwarf holding up a corner of the sky: 8; 14
Summer (Sumarr): 19
Sun (Sól), daughter of Mundilfari: 8, in a verse; 11, the gods make her drive the chariot of the sun; 12, is pursued by the wolf Skoll; 35 Surt (Surtr; Black One), Muspell’s guardian, possibly a fire giant or demon: 4; 17; 51, will lead the sons of Muspell at Ragnarok; 53
Suttung (Suttungr), giant: S2, obtains the mead of poetry as compensation for the death of his parents and hides it
Svaðilfari (Svaðilfari or Svaðilfœri), master builder’s horse and father of Sleipnir: 42
Svafnir (Sváfnir; Put to Sleep/Kill), name of Odin: 2
Svafnir (Sváfnir), serpent gnawing at the roots of Yggdrasil: 16
Svanhild (Svanhildr), Sigurd’s daughter: S7, is killed by Jormunrek
Svarin’s Burial Mound (Svarinshaugr): 14
Svartalfaheim (Svartálfaheimr). See World of the Dark Elves
Svarthofdi (Svarthðfdi; Dark Head), ancestor of sorcerers: 5, in a verse
Svasud (Svásuðr; Delightful), Summer’s father: 19
Svebdegg or Svipdag (Svebdegg or Svipdagr), son of Sigar: P4
Sviagris. See Swedes’ Pig
Sviðar (Sviðarr or Svidurr; Spear God?): 3, one of the twelve names of Odin; 20, Svidur
Sviðrir (Sviðrir; Spear God?): 3, one of the twelve names of Odin; 20
Svipal (Svipall; Changing or Shifting One), name of Odin: 20
Svipdag (Svipdagr), one of Hrolf Kraki’s berserkers: S9; P4. See Svebdegg
Svol (Svöl; Cool), river flowing from Hvergelmir: 4; 39
Sweden (Svípjóð): 1;S8;P5, Odin reaches it, the language of the men of Asia is brought to Sweden
Swedes’ Pig or Sviagris (Svíagríss): S9
Sylg (Sylgr; Swallower), river flowing from Hvergelmir: 4
Syn (Syn; Refusal), goddess: 35
Syr (Sýr; Sow), one of Freyja’s names: 35
Tanngniost (Tanngnióstr; Tooth Gnasher), one of the goats that pulls Thor’s chariot: 21
Tanngrisnir (Tanngrisnir; Snarl Tooth), one of the goats that pulls Thor’s chariot: 21
Thekk (Pekkr; Clever? Pleasant?), name of Odin: 20
Thekk (Pekkr), dwarf: 14
Third (Pridi), one of the Æsir who speaks with Gylfi: 2; 3, talks of man’s creation and good and evil men; 4, describes Muspell; 5, tells of Ymir’s origins; 8, describes the creation of the sky; 20, gives the names of Odin; 44, is said to give the true account of Thor’s journey to Giant Land; 52, describes the world after Ragnarok
Thjalfi (Pjálfi), son of a farmer: 44, becomes Thor’s bondservant; 45, carries Thor’s knapsack; 46, his running contest with Hugi; 47; S3
Thjazi (Pjazi), giant, Skadi’s father: 23, in a verse; S1, forces Loki to abduct Idunn and is killed by the Æsir, his daughter seeks vengeance
Thjod (Pjóð), name perhaps corresponding to the Danish province of Thy in northern Jutland: S7
Thjodnuma (Pjóðnuma; People Grabber), a river: 39
Thjodolf of Hvin (Pjóðólfr inn hvinverski), skald: 2, a verse from him regarding Valhalla; S3
Thokk (Pökk; Thanks or Gratitude), giantess, Loki: 49, refuses to weep for Baldr
Tholl (Pöll), a river: 39
Thor (Pórr also ásapórr [Thor of the Æsir] and ökupórr [Oku-Thor, Thor the Charioteer or Thor the Driver]): 9, is born from Odin and Earth; 15, his journey to the gods’ court of justice; 21, is described; 29, strength compared to Vidar; 31; 42, slays the master builder; 44, acquires his bondservants Roskva and Thjalfi; 45, encounters Skrymir; 46, goes through the tests put to him by Utgarda-Loki; 47, hears the truth of Utgarda-Loki’s deceptions; 48, goes fishing for the Midgard Serpent with the giant Hymir; 49, threatens the giantess Hyrrokkin, blesses Baldr’s funeral pyre, kicks dwarf in; 50, catches Loki, who has turned himself into a salmon; 51, will fight with the Midgard Serpent at Ragnarok; in verse, the son of Earth or Hlodyn; 53; 55, called Ector; S1;S3, battles with Hrungnir; S4, his encounter with Geirrod and his family; S5, receives Mjollnir from the dwarves; P3, son of Munon or Mennon and Troan, kills Loricus and his wife
Thorin (Porinn; Daring or Bold One), dwarf: 14
Thracia (Thracia; Thrace): P3, Tror/Thor is brought up there. See Thrudheim
Thrid (Priði), one of the names of Odin: 20. See Third
Throin (Próinn), dwarf: 14
Thror (Prór), dwarf: 14
Thror (Prór), name of Odin: 20
Thrud (Prúðr; Powerful), valkyrie: 36, in a verse
Thrudheim (Prúðheimr), a name for Thracia: P3
Thrudvangar (Prúðvangar; Plains or Place of Strength), Thor’s domain: 21; 47; S3
Thrymheim (Prymheimr; Thunder or Noisy Home), Thjazi’s dwelling: 23;S1, Thjazi takes Idunn there
Thund (Punðr; Roaring One or Rumbler), name of Odin: 20
Thunn (Punðr), name of Odin: 20
Thviti (Pviti), rock anchoring the fetter that holds Fenrir: 34
Thyn (Pyn; Frothing), a river: 39
Troan (Troan), daughter of Priam, married to king Mennon: P3
Tror (Tror), a name for Thor, son of Mennon and Troan: P3. See Thor
Troy (Troja): 9, a name for Asgard; 55; P3, is built in what is now known as Turkey; P5, Sweden is governed after the manner of Troy
Turkey (Tyrkland): P3, a region near the world’s centre; P4, Odin sets out on his journey from Turkey
Turks (Tyrkir): P5; 55
Tyr (Týr), a god: 25, a description of; 34, loses his hand chaining Fenrir; 51, fights Garm at Ragnarok; S1;S6, visits Ægir
Ulixes (Ulixes), Ulysses, a name for Loki by Turks: 55
Ull (Ullr), Sif’s son: 31;S1
Unn (Uðr), name of Odin: 20
Uppsala (Uppsalir), the seat of the ancient Swedish kings: S9
Urd (Urðr; Fate or Destiny), a norn: 15
Urd, Well of (Urðarbrunnr; Well of Destiny or Fate): 15; 16, in verse and prose; 17
Utgard (útgardr; Outer Enclosure): 45, Thor travels there
Utgarda-Loki (útgarðaloki; Loki of the Outlying Regions), a giant king: 45, concerning his retainers; 46, puts Thor and his companions to tests; 47, reveals deceptions to Thor; 48. See Skrymir
Vaeni (Væni), a lake, probably Vänern in Sweden: S9
Vafthrudnir (Vafprúðnir; Mighty Weaver, possibly Strong in Difficult Riddles), giant: 5
Vafud (Váfudr; Dangling One?), name of Odin: 20
Vak (Vakr; Alert or Vigilant One), name of Odin: 20
Valaskjalf (Valaskjálf), Odin’s hall: 17
Val-Father (Valföðr; Father of the Slain), name of Odin: 15, in a verse; 20
Valhalla (Valhöll; Hall of the Slain), Odin’s hall: 2, with reference to its being roofed with shields; 20, Odin mans it with the Einherjar; 36, the valkyries serve mead in it; 38, with reference to the feeding of the host of Odin’s champions; 39, description of creatures of; 40, the doors of; 41, the daily battles of; 42; 49; S3
Vali (Váli), dwarf: 14
Vali (Váli), son of Loki: 50, kills his brother when the Æsir turn him into a wolf
Vali or Ali (Váli or áli), son of Odin and Rind: 30; 53, will survive Ragnarok; S1
Valkyrie (Valkyrja Valkyrjur plural; Chooser of the Slain): 36, sent by Odin to battle where they choose the slain for Valhalla; 49, with Odin at Baldr’s funeral; S7, Brynhild was a valkyrie; S10
Van (Ván or Vón; Hope or Expectation), river from the Fenriswolf’s saliva: 34
Vanaheim (Vanaheimar; Home of the Vanir), place where Njord was brought up: 23
Vanir, the (Vanir), a race of gods: 23, give Njord to the Æsir as a hostage; 35, Freyja the goddess of; S2, make a truce with the Æsir
Var (Vár; Beloved), goddess: 35
Vartari (Vartari), thong used to sew Loki’s lips: S5
Vasad (Vásad or VÁsudr; Damp Cold, Sleety), father of Vindloni, the father of Winter: 19
Ve (Vé), son of Bor and Bestla, brother of Odin: 6 Vedrfolnir (Vedrfö lnir; Wind Bleached), hawk sitting between the eyes of the eagle in the branches of Yggdrasil: 16
Veggdegg (Veggdegg), son of Odin ruling over East Saxland: P4
Vegsvinn (Vegsvinn; Way Swift), in some manuscripts, river flowing from Hvergelmir: 39
Veratyr (Veratýr; God of Men), name of Odin: 20
Verdandi (Verðandi; Becoming or Being), norn: 15
Veseti (Véseti), one of Hrolf Kraki’s berserkers: S9
Vestri (Vestri). See West
Vid (Víð; Broad), river flowing from Hvergelmir: 4; 39
Vidar (Víðarr; Wide Reigner, called the Silent, Inn Pögli), a god, Odin’s son: 29; 51, his shoe kills Fenrir at Ragnarok; 53, survives Ragnarok; S1; S4, his mother; S6, visits Ægir
Vidblain (Víðbláinn; Wide Blue), third heaven: 17
Vidfinn (Viðfinnr; Finn of the Woods), father of Bil and Hjuki: 11
Vidolf (Viðólfr; Forest Wolf), ancestor of seeresses: 5, in a verse
Vidrir (Viðrir; Ruler of Weather): 3, one of the twelve names of Odin
Vidur (Viðurr), name of Odin: 20
Vig (Vigr), dwarf: 14
Vigrid (Vígríðr; Battle Plain), plain: 51, site of Ragnarok
Vili (Vili), son of Bor and Bestla, brother of Odin: 6
Vilmeid (Vilmeiðr), ancestor of wizards: 5, in a verse
Vimur (Vimur), river: S4, Thor crosses it
Vin (Vin), a river: 39
Vina (Vína), a river: 39
Vindalf (Vindálfr; Wind Elf), dwarf: 14
Vindloni or Vindsval (Vindlóni or Vindsvalr; Wind Chill), father of Winter: 19
Vingenir (Vingenir), son of Vingethor: P3
Vingethor (Vingepórr), son of Einridi: P3
Vingnir (Vingnir), a name for Thor: 53, in a verse
Vingolf (Vingólf; Friendly Quarters): 3, connected with Gimle; 14, is the sanctuary of the goddesses; 20, Odin mans it with the Einherjar
Virpir (Virpir), dwarf: 14
Vitr (Vitr; Wise), dwarf: 14
Vitrgils (Vitrgils), son of Veggdegg: P4
Vitta (Vitta), son of Vitrgils: P4
Voden (Voden), son of Friallaf, Odin: P3
Vogg (Vöggr), a small boy: S9, gives King Hrolf Kraki his name
Volsung (Völsungr), a legendary hero: S7, father of Sigmund. See Volsungs
Volsungs (Völsungar), descendants of Volsung: S7; P4, family originating in France. See Sigurd or Volsung
Voluspa (Völuspá). See Sibyl’s Prophecy and Sibyl’s Prophecy, The Shorter
Vor (Vör; Careful), goddess: 35
Vott (Vöttr), one of Hrolf Kraki’s berserkers: S9
West (Vestri), dwarf holding up a corner of the sky formed out of Ymir’s skull: 8; 14
Westphalia (Vestfal): P4, is ruled over by Beldegg, son of Odin
Wigg (Wigg), son of Freovin: P4
Winter (Vetr): 19
World of the Dark Elves (Svartálfaheimr): 34, Skirnir is sent there; S7, Loki travels there. See Elves
World Tree. See Yggdrasil
Ygg (Yggr; Terrible One), Odin: 20
Yggdrasil (Yggdrasill; Ygg’s Horse), the Ash Tree or the World Tree: 15, a description of; 16, the creatures of; 41, in a verse; 51, will tremble at Ragnarok. See Lerad
Ylg (Ylgr; Swelling), river flowing from Hvergelmir: 4
Ymir (Ymir), primeval giant: 5, is formed in Ginnungagap, a male and female form under his left arm and one of his legs begets a son with the other, the frost giants coming into being; 6, lives off Audhumla’s milk; 7, killed by the sons of Bor; 8, the world is created from his body, the wall of Midgard is formed from his eyebrows (or eyelashes); 14, dwarves find life in his flesh
Ynglings (Ynglingar), descendants of Yngvi: P5
Yngvi (Yngvi), son of Odin, rules over Sweden after Odin; is progenitor of the Ynglings: P5
Yrsa (Yrsa, the name Yrsa, unusual in medieval Norse narrative, may be related to Latin ursa (she bear)), Hrolf Kraki’s mother and his sister: S9
Zealand (Selund). See Sjaelland