Viktor Rydberg proposed in the book Teutonic Mythology that this creature may be the same character as Gullveig, a mysterious woman in the Voluspa who is burned and reborn three times in Odin's hall. She is also usually ident
Viktor Rydberg proposed in the book Teutonic Mythology that this creature may be the same character as Gullveig, a mysterious woman in the Voluspa who is burned and reborn three times in Odin's hall. She is also usually identifed with the "woman of the iron wood" in the Prose Edda. According to the Voluspa, this being lived in Jarnvior. Her heart was ultimately eaten by one god, leading to the (*) birth of a figure who is half black and half white. She gave birth to Skoll and Hati by a lupine partner, and Loki coupled with her to produce the ruler of Helheim. For 10 points, name this mother of the Midgard Serpent and Fenrir.
Viktor Rydberg proposed in the book Teutonic Mythology that this creature may be the same character as Gullveig, a mysterious woman in the Voluspa who is burned and reborn three times in Odin's hall.
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