Tyr (Old Norse Týr) is the Norse god of war — but more specifically, he’s the god the Norse turned to for justice, oaths, and fair treaties. Snorri Sturluson calls …
Forseti: The Norse God of Justice and Mediation
Forseti, known as the God of Justice in Norse mythology, plays a vital role as a judge among the gods. His name translates to ‘president’ in modern Icelandic, reflecting his …
Hyrrokkin in Norse Mythology: The Giantess at Baldur’s Funeral
Hyrrokkin is a giantess (jötunn) in Norse mythology, known for one scene: pushing Baldur’s funeral ship out to sea when nobody else in Asgard could move it. Her name is generally …
Fjalar & Galar are the two dwarves who killed Kvasir
Fjalar and Galar are two dwarves in Norse mythology, that once killed the giant Kvasir to get his wisdom, and then turned his blood into the mead of poetry, which …
Sif in Norse Mythology: Is She a Fertility Goddess?
Sif is a goddess in Norse mythology best known for two things: her golden hair, and being married to Thor. She has a son, Ullr, whose father is never named in any surviving …