Glossary
Giants, Sea Beings & Ancient Forces
← All glossariesSkaði / Skadi: A giantess associated with winter, hunting, mountains, skis, and vengeance. She marries Njörd, although they belong to opposing worlds: he to the sea and she to the mountains. Ægir: Lord of the sea, often described as a giant or divine figure. He hosts feasts for the gods and represents the deep, ancient, and ceremonial sea. Rán: Wife of Ægir. A sea goddess or giantess who catches the drowned in her net. She represents the danger of the sea and death beneath the waves. Mímir: Guardian of the well of wisdom. Odin surrendered one of his eyes in order to drink from its waters. His figure is associated with profound knowledge, sacrifice, and memory. Níðhöggr / Nidhogg: A dragon or serpent that gnaws at the roots of Yggdrasil. It represents corruption, destruction beneath the earth, and the threat to the cosmic order.