Name ▲▼ | Origin ▲▼ | Description ▲▼ |
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"Egill" | Norse | The father of Thjalfe; a giant dwelling near the sea. Thor left his goats with him when on his way to the giant Hymer to get a vessel in which to brew ale. Norse |
"Himinbrjoter [Heaven-breaker]" | Norse | One of the giant Hymer's oxen. Norse |
"Hrungner" | Norse | A giant; friend of Hymer. Thor fought with him and slew him. Norse |
God name "Hymir or Hymer" | Norse | A giant with whom Thor went fishing when he caught the Midgard-serpent. His wife was the mother of Tyr. Tyr and Thor went to him to procure a kettle for ?ger in which to brew ale for the gods. . Norse |
"Jotun" | Norse | A giant. The giants were the earliest created beings and Thor frequently contends with them. Famous giants are: Ymer, Hymer, Hrungner, Orvandel, Gymer, Skrymer, Vafthrudner and Thjåśśe. Norse |