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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 Himinglæva (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) 
alf¹- 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) 
Alf²- 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 completely white one The name 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 name 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 Vé 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 female 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) 
Aurvangar- the gravelly wetlands. A place that is said to be home to 
dwarves. (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 dwarfsthat 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 name 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 punishment 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) 
 
Bolthorn- The giant who was the father of Bestla. (4) 
Bolverkr- "Evil-doer". The name Odhinn assumes in his disguise while 
working for the giant Baugi in an attempt to steal the mead of inspiration. After 
working for working for Baugi 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. Suttungr refuses Odhinn this drink and Odhinn therefore steals the 
mead by sleeping with Suttungr s daughter and then carrying off the mead in the 
form of an eagle. (O) 
Bombor- The name of a soil dwelling dwarf. (5) 
 
Borr- Son of Buri. Borr was the father of Odhinn, Vili and Ve and the son of 
Buri. (1) 
Bothvild- Daughter of Nithoth. (4) See also "Volundarkvidha". 
Bragi- The god of poetry. The silver tongued one. Husband of Idhunn. He 
prepares the halls of Valhalla for the arrival of kings that have died in battle. (1) 
Son of Odhinn. (5) 
Breadstuffs- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the gods call seeds 
(grains and barley). (4) 
Breidhablik- "The Far Shining-One". The residence of Baldr. (4) Snorri 
gives it's location as in Ljossalfheimr. (5) 
Brewer's Day- See "Bryggdag". 
Brimir¹- The name of a giant. (4) 
Brimir²- Snorri gives it as the name of the hall in Gimli where the gods hold 
drinking feasts. (5) 
Brisingamen- The name of Freyja's necklace, that she obtained from the 
svartalfs in exchange for her lending them her powers of reproduction for four 
days. (1) 
Broadland- Another name for Vidharr's hall. (O) See also "Landvidi" and 
"Whiteland". 
Broadview- Another name for Baldr's Hall. (O) 
Brokkr- A dwarf, brother of Sindri and Awl. Brokkr was the assistant to his 
brother Sindri. The dwarf that Loki wagered his head against the skill of Sindri 
whom he wagered could not make three precious items- Draupnir, Gullinborsti 
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 thered 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". 
Dainn¹ - The name of a soil dwelling dwarf. (5) 
Dainn²- 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) 
 
Dori- The name of a rock dwelling dwarf. (5) 
Draugr- The undead. A draugr is formed when a person dies, generally 
someone who has been very cruel during there lifetime. It happens when a 
person dies and does not want to accept that fact that they have died. When the 
ondhr exits the body, the hughr and minni remain there. The result is a lifeless 
body that still houses the intelligence and memory of the deceased. The body, no 
longer receiving the influx of life energy of ondhr begins to decay. The draugr's 
body will eventually decay to the point where it will no longer be able to stay in 
the body at which time the draugr will become discarnate. This is sometimes the 
origin of ghosts and poltergeists. Draugrs are extremely strong and as such can 
be very dangerous. They were said to commonly kill the living by applying a 
massively strong slap to the head. Draugr's should never be looked at directly as 
it is said that they can steel vital ond from a person by gazing at them alone. 
There are various folk remedies for protecting one s self from Draugr. One is to 
stick pins in the bottom of the feet of the recently deceased to keep them from 
walking. Another is for an elderly woman to throw her own urine at the draugr til 
drive it off. (O) 
Drap Niflunga- "The Fall of the Niflungs". A poem in the Poetic Edda 
detailing the downfall of Hogni and Gunnar. (4) 
Draupnir¹- the dripper It is a gold ring that Odhinn gave to Baldr on his 
funeral pyre. (1) Every ninth night it drops eight more rings that look just like it 
and are of the purest gold. It was one of the precious items constructed by the 
dwarves Brokkr and Sindri for the Aesir. (4) 
Draupnir²- A rock dwelling dwarf. (5) 
Dripping Hall- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the dwarfs call the 
skies. (4) 
Dromi- 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) 
Duf- A rock dwelling dwarf. (5) 
Dufa- See "Aegir's Daughters". 
Duneyrr- There are four stags that are in the branch of Yggdrasill and feed on 
it's branches. Their names are Dainn, Dvalinn, Duneyrr and Durathror. (5) 
Durathror- There are four stags that are in the branch of Yggdrasill and feed 
on it's branches. Their names are Dainn, Dvalinn, Duneyrr and Durathror. (5) 
 
Durinn- One of the greatest of dwarfs, second only to Motsognir. (4) 
Dvalinn¹- the slow one or the sleeping one There are four stags that are in 
the branch of Yggdrasill and feed on it's branches. Their names are Dainn, 
Dvalinn, Duneyrr and Durathror. (5) 
Dvalinn²- The name of one of the four dwarves that constructed Freyja's 
Brisingamen necklace. (5) 
Dvalinn's Doom- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the dwarfs call 
the sun. (4) 
Dvergatal- "The Catalogue of the Dwarfs". In the Poetic Edda, a list of names 
of Dwarfs. (4) 
dwarf- See "Svartalf". 
dwarf-shot- see "alf-shot". 
dwarve's drink- A keening for The Mead of Poetry. (O) 
eagle- There is an eagle that sits atop Yggdrasill that wars with the snake that 
continually gnaws at the roots of Yggdrasill. The eagle has a hawk perched on 
it's forehead and it is thought by some that this eagle is the same eagle that, by 
flapping it's wings causes the winds in the world of man. (1) The eagle is thought 
to be sacred to Odhinn. (3) See also "Ratatoskr" and "Hraesvelgr". 
Earth's Mane- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the gods call wood. 
(4) 
Eating- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the etins call seeds (grains 
and barley). (4) 
Edda- A collection of heroic tales and stories that are the prime texts of Asatru. 
There are two. There is the Snorri Edda, also called the Younger Edda or the 
Prose Edda, and the Poetic Edda also known (erroneously) as the Saemundar 
Edda. (O) 
Eel Home- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the etin's call the sea. 
(4) 
Eggther- The name of the giant who guards the giantess who gives birth to 
jotunns that are in the form of wolves in the Iron Forest, according to Voluspa. 
(O) See also "Fjalarr" and Jarnvidhr . 
Egil¹- In Hymiskvidha, a giant who after allowing Thorr to leave his goats at 
him home must repay Thorr for the maiming of one of his goats by giving Thorr 
his children as servants. (4) 
Egil²- 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 flowsthrough 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) 
Farmagodh- "god of Burdens". A name given as one of Odhinn's many names. 
(5) 
Farmatyr- "god of Burdens". A name given as one of Odhinn's many names. 
(4) 
Fast Whelmer- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the Hel-wights call 
fire. (4) 
Feast Draught- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the sons of 
Suttungr (giants) call beer. (4) 
Feng- Another name of Odhinn. (4) 
Fenia- One of the servants of Frodhi, the other being Menia. (5) 
Fenja- One of two giantess bondmaids who turned the millstone in the poem 
Grottasongr. The other was Menja and they were sisters. See "Grotti". (4) 
Fenrir- The wolf son of Loki and Angrbodha. Brother of Hela and The World 
Serpent. He was bound by Tyr who lost his hand in the deal. First they tried to 
bind him with the fetter called Loedhing but he broke this fetter. Next they tried 
to bind him with the fetter Dromi but this one he broke also. Nothing could bind 
him until the Dwarves manufactured a chain that was made out of the secret and 
impalpable things of the Earth- the roots of a mountain, the noise of a moving 
cat and the breath of a fish, the beard of a woman and the spittle of a bird. when 
finished it looked like nothing more than a silken chord but no force can break it. 
The Elder Kin then called the Fenris Wolf to the island Lyngvi and bound him 
with Gleipnir then took the bound Fenrir and chained him to the rock called Gjoll 
with the chain called Gelgja. They then used the great stone called Thviti to drive 
the rock Gjoll deep into the earth. At Ragnarok he will be freed from his fetters 
will slay Odhinn before being slain himself by Vidharr. (1)(5) 
Fenris Wolf- Another name for Fenrir. (4) 
Fensalir- "The Marsh Halls". The hall of Frigg. (4) 
Ferth- The ferth is an Anglo-Saxon term that is used to describe all the non-
physical parts of the soul/mind/body complex except for the fetch. The ferth is 
considered to be the "self". It survives death and can travel to other worlds 
before and after death. (3) 
fetch- The fetch is an independent form that is attached to the person though 
not actually a part of the person, in a sense. It can some times easily be confused 
with the fylgja but it is actually a splintering of the fylgja that is done in order to 
accomplish some particular task. It comes generally in the form of an animal or 
of the opposite sex of the person it is attached to. It's purpose is to assist the 
person it is attached to in other realms. Most people never see or have need of 
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) 
Fjalarr¹- Another name for the giant Skrymir. (4) 
Fjalarr²- The name of a bright red cock that crows next to the Eggther. (4) 
Fjalarr³- 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) Alsocalled "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 "Fjalarr³". 
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 
love, Odhr. (5) 
Geirahod- The name of a Valkyrie. (5) 
Geironul- The name of a Valkyrie. (4) 
Geirrodhr- A giant slain by Thorr. He forced Loki to lure Thorr to his hall 
without his hammer Mjolnir and he and his daughters Gjalp and Greip tried to 
slay him but he had borrowed a girdle of strength, iron gauntlets and the magical 
staff Gridharvolr which the giantess Gridhr and slew them all.(1) 
Geirrodhargardh- The name of the hall of Geirrodhr. (5) 
Geirskogul- A Valkyrie. (4) 
Geirvimul- The name of one of the Rivers that flow from the Hvergelmir. This 
river is one of the rivers that flows through Asgardhr. (5) 
Gelgja- The name of the rock that Fenrir is chained to. (5) See also "Fenrir". 
Gerdh- Wife of Freyr, who Skirnir could only persuade to give her hand to 
Freyr through threats of gadlr. Daughter of the giant Gymir and Aurbodha. (O) 
Geri- One of Odhinn's two wolves. (O) See also "Freki". 
Gersimi- treasure or precious object One of the daughters of Freyja. (O) See 
also Hnoss . 
giant(ess)- see "jotunn". 
Gilling- Father of Suttungr. A giant who was killed by the dwarfs who brewed 
the mead of inspiration. (1) 
Gills- One of the horses of the Aesir. (5) 
Gimir- (fiery or jeweled) The name of one of the nine heavens according to 
Snorri. It is the seventh. Most likely a late christian addition. (5) See also 
Vindblain, Andlangr, Vidblain, Vidfedmir, Hriod, Hlyrnir, Gimir, Vet-Mimir 
and Skatyrnir. 
Gimli- It is a building with a golden roof where righteous men go to upon 
death. (1) Also known as Vingolf. It is said to be in the southernmost end of 
Asgardhr. (5) 
Gunnar- The name of a dwarf. (5) 
Ginnungagap- The great unknown. the depths, the darkness. The formless 
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 Bifrostbridge. (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 consideredgood to throw a 
whetstone across the room as it is said to cause the whetstone in Thorr's forehead 
to vibrate each time someone does. (5) 
Grogaldr- "The Spell of Groa". A poem in the Poetic Edda in which Svipdag 
raises the spirit of his dead mother to aid him. (4) 
Grottasongr- "The Lay of Grotti". A poem in the Poetic Edda. See "Grotti". 
(4) 
Grotti- "Grinder". In Grottasongr, the name of the grinder mill that was given 
as a gift to Frothi by Hengekjopt (Odhinn in disguise). Frothi purchased two 
giantess bondmaids, Fenja and Menja to turn the mill. The mill produced gold 
and peace for Frothi but he abused the bondmaids by not allowing them enough 
rest and they chanted the Lay of Grotti which brought about his doom and he was 
slain by the sea king Mysing who took the mill and the bondmaids. Mysing had 
the bondmaids grind out salt for him on his ship and at midnight the maids asked 
if he had enough salt but he baid them continue and not longer after his ship sank 
and this is how the sea came to be "salted". It is said that there is a whirlpool now 
where the ship sank that is from the hole in the mill stone. (4) 
Gudhrun- Wife of Sigurd, sister of Gunnar, Hogni and Gothorrn, whom he 
(Sigurd) married after having sworn to be bonded to the valkyrie Brynhildr. 
Daughter of Gjuki. Mother of Svanhild by Sigurd. After Sigurd died she was 
given a potion that made her forget all that happened before and was married to 
Atli and bore him two sons, Erp and Eitil. After avenging herself by slaying Atli 
their two children she tried to drown herself in the sea but could not accomplish 
it and ended up becoming the wife of the king Jonakr who had fostered her 
daughter Svanhild. (4) 
Gudhrunarhvot- "Gudhrun's Lament". A poem in the Poetic Edda, in which 
Gudhrun spurs her three sons by Jonakr, (Sorli, Erp and Hamthir) to avenge the 
death of her daughter Svanhild. (4) 
Gudhrunarkvidha (1)(3)- "The Lays of Gudhrun". Three poems in the 
Poetic Edda, dealing with Gudhrun after the death of her husband Sigurd. (4) 
Gullifaxi- See "Goldmane". 
GullinBurrsti- "Golden Bristled". The name of Freyr's great golden boar. 
The boar was made by the dwarfs. (1) Another name given for this boar is 
Slidhrugtanni. (5) 
Gullinkambi- The cock that heralds the beginning of Ragnarok with his 
crowing. (4) 
Gullintanni- "The one with the golden teeth." Another name of Heimdall, 
referring to his golden teeth. (O) 
Gulltopr- The name of Heimdall's horse. (O) 
 
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) 
Guth- A Valkyrie. (4) 
Gydhja- A female priest who's duties would include instructing the kindred and 
conducting ceremonies. See also "godhi". 
Gylfaginning- "The deception of Gylfi". The first part of the Prose Edda in 
which King Gylfi travels to the hall of three gods called, High, Just as High and 
the Third. He asks them questions about the gods and the nine worlds and in the 
course of their answers to him much of the lore we have about our ways, gods and 
goddesses is told. (5) 
Gylfi- The king that offers Gefjon as much land as she can plow in one day. He 
is also the King that travels to the hall of the three gods (see "Gylfaginning")(5) 
See also "Gefjon". 
Gyllir- One of the horses of the Aesir. (5) 
Gymir- An etin, father of Gerdh. Husband of Aurbodha. (1) Gymir is also 
another name for Aegir but not to be thought as the same as the Gymir who is 
the father of Gerdh. (4) 
Habrok- In Grimnismal, it is said the be the name of the best of Hawks. (4) 
Halfdan- Brother of Frothi who was slain by Frothi in order that he may 
ascend to the throne. (4) 
The Half Dead- A title of Hela. (O) See "Hela". 
Hallinskidhi- Another name for Heimdall. (O) 
Halja- see "Hel". 
hallowing- The part of a ritual in which the space in which the ritual will take 
place is purified and made holy. 
Hamdhismal- "The Lay of Hamthir". A poem in the Poetic Edda, in which 
Sorli and Hamthir go to avenge the death of their half sister Svanhild. (4) 
hamingja- The hamingja is a part of the soul that is stronger in some 
individuals more than others, in modern Icelandic hamingja means "luck, or 
fortune". It is said that hamingja is passed from generation to generation. 
Generally the hamingja is passed on to grandchildren who are named after the 
deceased, thus making it common practice to name children after an ancestor. 
Upon death the hamingja is passed to ancestors or reincarnated basically. It is 
tied to the fylgja/ fetch. (O) 
The Hammer of Thunar (Thorr)- See "Thorr's Hammer." 
The hammer sign- Used in ceremonies as a holy sign and also used to bless 
food, drink, individuals, etc. 
hamr- It is the part of the soul that gives shape to the likh. The hamr is similar 
to the likh in appearance, and is the basis for how the likh looks. Its appearance 
directly effects the appearance of the likh The hamr goes with the wode upon 
death and will assist in forming the likh in the next incarnation. (O) 
Hamskirpir- The father of Hofvarpnir by Gardrofa. (5) 
Hangagudh- "Hanging-god". A name given as one of Odhinn's many names. 
(5) 
Hanging- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the Hel-wights call seeds 
(grains and barley). (4) 
Haptagudh- "god who fetters". A name given as one of Odhinn's many names. 
(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". 
Helblindi¹- A name given as one of Odhinn's many names. (5) 
Helblindi²- "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) 
Herfjotur- The name of a Valkyrie. (4) 
Herjafather- "Father of Hosts", one of Odhinn's many names. (4) 
Herjann- "Lord". A name given as one of Odhinn's many names. (5) 
Hermodh- Son of Odhinn. He road to Helgardh on Sleipnir to see what could 
be done to secure Baldr's release from there. (1) (Aesir) See "Thokk" for more 
information on this. 
Herrann- A name given as one of Odhinn's many names. It is a secondary 
form of Herjann. (5) 
Herteitr- "The One Liking Armies". A name given as one of Odhinn's many 
names. (5) 
Hervor- A valkyrie. Daughter of Hlothver and sister of Hlathguth the 
Swanwhite. She was married to Volund the smith but after seven years left him 
to take on the duties of a valkyrie. (4) See also "Volundarkvidha". 
Hiding Helm- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the dwellers in Hel 
call the clouds. (4) 
High- A name given by Snorri as one of the many names of Odhinn. (5) 
High-Arched- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the Aesir call the 
skies. (4) 
Hild- A Valkyrie. (4) 
Hildisvin- "Battle-pig". The name of a boar on which Freyja rides in the Poem 
from the Poetic Edda, Hyndlujodh. The boar is actually Ottar who has been 
transformed into a boar. (1) 
Hildolf- "Battle Wolf". In Harbarzljodh, the ferryman gives this as the name of 
his chief. (4) 
Himinbjorg- "Heavenly Mountains". The name of Heimdall's hall. It is near 
Bifrost bridge. (O) 
Himinglæva- See "Aegir's Daughters". 
Himinhriot- The name of the ox from Hymir's heard that Thorr slays and uses 
it's head as bait for the his fishing trip in which Thorr fishes for the Midhgardhr 
serpent. (5) 
Hjuki- Child of Vidhfinnr. The name of one of the children that goes with the 
moon (Mani) on his nightly rounds. (5) See also "Bil". 
Hjalmberi- "Helm-Bearer". A name given as one of Odhinn's many names. 
(5) 
Hlathguth the Swanwhite- A valkyrie. Daughter of Hlothver and sister of 
Hervor the all-wise. She was married to Slagfith but after seven years left him to 
take on the duties of a valkyrie. (4) See also "Volundarkvidha". 
Hlebarth- In Harbarzljodh, the ferryman states that this "thurse" gave him a 
wand and that he (the ferryman) wiled him out of his wits. (4) 
Hlediolf- A rock dwelling dwarf. (5) 
Hler- Generally thought to the another name for Aegir. (4) 
Hlesey- The name of the island of the sea god Hler. (4) 
Hlidskjalf- Odhinn's seat in Vallholl, from which he can see all the worlds 
from. (1) Snorri states that it is in the hall Valasskialf. (5) 
Hlin- One of the Asynjur. Among the Elder Kin, she sees to it that those that 
Frigg wishes to be protected are protected. (5) 
Hlodhyn- Another name for Jordh. (5) 
Hlokk- The name of a Valkyrie. (4) 
Hlorridhi- Another name for Thorr. (4) 
Hlothver- A king who is father to the two valkyries, Hlathguth the Swanwhite 
and Hervor the all-wise. (4) See also "Volundarkvidha". 
Hlothyn- Another name for Thorr's mother, Jordh. (4) 
Hlyrnir- (twin-lit) The name of one of the nine heavens according to Snorri. It 
is the sixth. Most likely a late christian addition. (5) See also Vindblain, 
Andlangr, Vidblain, Vidfedmir, Hriod, Hlyrnir, Gimir, Vet-Mimir and 
Skatyrnir. 
Hnikarr- "Instigator". Another name of Odhinn. In Reginsmal he aids Sigurd 
by coming aboard his ship and quelling the great storm that was magically sent to 
do them ill. (4) 
Hnikudr- A name given as one of Odhinn's many names. (5) 
Hnikuth- "(Spear) Thruster". Another name of Odhinn. (4) 
 
Hnoss- "Jewel, Treasure." The daughter of Odhr and Freyja. (O) 
Hoddmimir- Another name for Yggdrasill which means "Treasure of Mimir". 
(1) 
Hodhr- The blind god who Loki tricks into killing Baldr who is then, in turn, 
killed by Vala in revenge for Baldr's death. (O) 
Hodhur- See "Hodhr". 
Hoenir- He and Mimir were given as hostages to the Vanir in the settlement to 
end the war between the Aesir and the Vanir. Because he continually remained 
silent during council and in effect refusing to aid the Vanir in any way, the Vanir 
beheaded Mimir and sent his head back to Odhinn in retaliation. He was one of 
the gods that was present at the creation of man (the other two were Lodhurr and 
Odhinn) and is described as swift and long legged. He will be one of the gods 
who will survive Ragnarok. (1) 
Hofvarpnir- The name of Gna's horse that can gallop across sea and air. 
Offspring of Hamskerpir and Gardrofa. (5) 
Hogni- The brother of Gunnar, Gothorrn and Gudhrun. Son of Gjuki. (4) 
Holda- The Dark Grandmother. Germanic goddess to whom children who died 
as infants go to. (O) 
holly- Associates with dark alfs. (3) 
honeydew- The dew that falls from Yggdrasill falls toMidhgardhr as 
honeydew. (5) 
Hor- A rock dwelling dwarf. (5) 
horn- In rites and rituals a horn is usually used to hold and drink the blessed 
liquid. 
Horn- Another name for Freyja that she uses in her travels in search of her lost 
love, Odhr. (5) 
The Hornless Cow (Bovine)- See "Audhumla". 
horse- The animal that is sacred to Odhinn and Freyr. It was sacrificed to both 
of these gods. (O) 
Hotherus- See "Hodhr". 
howe- a type of Burial mound. (O) 
Hraesvelgr- "Corpse-gulper". The name of the etin who sits in the top of 
Yggdrasill in the form of an eagle. The winds of the earth are caused when his 
etin flaps it's wings. (4) Snorri states that he sits in the extreme most Northern 
most portion of the sky. (5) 
Hregg-Mimir- (storm-Mimir) See Vindblain. (5) 
Hreidmar- Father of Otter, Fafnir and Regin. (1) See also "Otter's Ransom". 
Hrid- One of the rivers that runs from the well called Hvergelmir. (5) 
Hrimfaxi- "Rime Mane". The name of the horse that brings the night. The 
foam from it's bridle bit falls and becomes the morning dew. Hrimfaxi is Nott's 
horse. (4) 
Hringhorni- The name of Baldr's boat. His funeral pyre was placed on this 
boat and it was pushed out to sea while it Burned. (1) 
Hriod- (coverer) The name of one of the nine heavens according to Snorri. It is 
the fifth. Most likely a late christian addition. (5) See also Vindblain, Andlangr, 
Vidblain, Vidfedmir, Hriod, Hlyrnir, Gimir, Vet-Mimir and Skatyrnir. 
Hrist- The name of a Valkyrie. (4) 
Hronn- See "Aegir's Daughters". 
Hrolf Kraki- Son of Yrsa. (4) 
Hrodvitnir- Another name for Fenrir. (4) 
Hronn- The name of one of the Rivers that flow from the Hvergelmir (5) 
Hropt- A name of Odhinn. (4) 
Hroptatyr- A name given as one of Odhinn's many names. (5) 
Hrotti- The name of a sword that was in he gold hord of Fafnir the dragon 
whom Sigurd did slay. (4) 
Hrungnir- "Brawler." A giant who was killed in a duel with Thorr at 
Grjotunnagardhar. (1) Said to be the largest and strongest of his kind. (4) He 
raced Odhinn on Sleipnir on his horse Gullifaxi. (5) See also "Mokkurkalfi". 
Hrungnir's heart- Hrungnir was said to have a stone heart that was pointed 
with three corners. A symbol was carved in many standing stones that was called 
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 
Asgardhr will be built after Ragnarok. (4) 
Ithi- A giant. (4) 
Ivalidi's Sons- A keening for dwarfs or svartalfs. (4) The son's of Ivaldi are 
said to have constructed the ship Skidhbladhnir for Freyr. (5) 
Jafnhar- Another name of Odhinn. (4) 
Jalkr- "Gelding". A name given as one of Odhinn's many names. (5) 
Jarnsaxa- Mother of Magni and Modhi by Thorr. (O) 
Jarnvidr- The giantess who lives in the Iron forest and gives birth to many 
giants who are all in wolf form, including the wolves that chase the Sol and 
Mani. (5) 
Jolnir- Another name for Odhinn. 
Jonakr- A king who was the third husband of Gudhrun. (4) 
Jordh- Daughter of Annar and Nott. Mother of Thorr. (O) See also 
"Fjorgyn". 
Jormungandr- "Huge Monster." The Midhgardhr Serpent. The offspring of 
Loki and Angrbodha and sibling to Hel and the Fenris Wolf. Jormungandr lies 
in the great primal ocean that surrounds Midhgardhr. It is said that he 
surrounds Midhgardhr and places it's tail in it's mouth. At Ragnarok Thorr will 
slay the serpent but in turn will succumb to it's poisonous breath. (5) 
Jormunrekk- The name of the king who was wed to Svanhild and who had her 
killed along with his son when his deceitful advisor told him that the two had 
slept together. (4) 
Joruvellir- A place that is said to be the home of dwarves. (5) 
jotunn- A race of giants with great age, strengthand occult knowledge. They 
have control of the chaotic forces of nature. Also called etins/ etin kin. (O) See 
also "etin". 
Jotunheimr- One of the Nine Worlds. Home of the jotunns (etins). It is a very 
windy place and lies to the east of Midhgardhr. (O) See also "The Iron Forest". 
Just-as-High- A name given by Snorri as one of Odhinn's many names. (5) 
Jutland- Denmark. (4) 
Kavasir- see "Kvasir" 
Kavasir's Blood- A title for the mead of poetry or inspiration. (1) 
keening- A poetic device where an object or person is described through other 
objects to illustrate certain aspects of the person/object. For example "red sea 
flame" is a keening used to describe gold. "Sea Stead" is a keening for a ship. (O) 
Keila- "Narrow Fjord." The name of a giantess that Thorr is said to have slain. 
(5) 
Kerlaugs- The name of two rivers that Thorr must wade through to get to the 
gathering at the Wyrd Well. (5) See also "Kormt" and "Ormt". 
Kiar- King and father to the valkyrie Olrun. (4) See also "Volundarkvidha". 
Kili- The name of a soil dwelling dwarf. (5) 
kindred- A group of Ásatrúar who have formally come together as a group. 
Kjalarr- "Sledge Driver?". A name given as one of Odhinn's many names. (5) 
Kjallandi- The name of a giantess that Thorr is said to have slain. (5) 
The Knot of the Slain- See "valknot". 
Kolga- See "Aegir's Daughters". 
Kormt- One of the rivers that Thorr must wade through to get to the gatherings 
at the Wyrd Well. (5) See also "Ormt" and "Kerlaugs". 
Kvasir- Said to be the wisest of gods. He was made from the saliva of the Aesir 
and Vanir as a symbol of their truce. His blood was made into the mead of 
poetry when the two Dwarves Fjalarr and Galarr killed him. (1) 
The Lady- See "The Lord and Lady". 
Laeradr- Another name for Yggdrasill which means "shelterer". (1) 
land taking- A ceremony that is performed when ever a tru person moves into 
a new home (whether it be renting an apartment or buying a house) or when 
land/property is purchased. 
Landvidi- The name of Vidharr's hall. (O) See also "Whiteland" or 
"Broadland". (O) 
Laufey- A jotunn, the mother of Loki, by Farbauti. (4) 
 
The Lay of Grimnir- See "Grimnismal". 
The Lay of Vafthruthnir- See "Vafthrudnismal". 
Leidhi- "The Hated One?". The name of a giant that is said to have been slain 
by Thorr. (5) 
Leikn- A giantess that Thorr was said to have killed. (5) 
Lettfeti- One of the horses of the Aesir. (5) 
Lif- One of the two people who find shelter in the world tree at Ragnarok. 
After the destruction ends they will emerge and re-people the earth. The other 
name is Lifthrasir. (1) 
Lifthrasir- One of the two people who find shelter in the world tree at 
Ragnarok. After the destruction ends they will emerge and re-people the earth. 
The other name is Lif. (1) 
Light-Alf-Home- The home of Freyr, Skirnir and the light alfs. (O) See also 
"Alfheimr". 
light alfs- The inhabitants of Alfheimr. (1) 
Lightless- In Alvissmal, this is given as the name that the etins call the night. 
(4) 
Lightning- Another name for Thorr's hall. (O) See also "Bilskirnir". 
likh- It is the physical human body (physical shell), modern Icelandic preserved 
this term to mean "corpse, or dead body". Without the other parts of the soul, the 
likh would be as a "corpse", an empty body containing no life. (O) 
Lit- The name of a soil dwelling dwarf. Snorri says that at funeral pyre, this 
dwarf was running in front of Thorr's feet and that Thorr kicked him so that he 
landed in the pyre and was Burned up. (5) 
Ljossalfheimr- See "Alfheimr". 
Logi- Fire. The name of the competitor who out-ate Loki in an eating contest in 
the hall of UtgardhaLoki. (1) 
Lodhurr- One of the three gods present at the creation of man. The other two 
were Odhinn and Hoenir. (1) There has been conjecture that Lodhurr is actually 
Loki although this is highly debated. (O) 
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.