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Several versions of the Nachtkrapp exist. In most legends, the Nachtkrapp is described as a giant, nocturnal raven-like bird. In Norse mythology, the Nachtkrapp (Swedish: Nattramnen, Norwegian: Nattravnen) is depicted with no eyes which if looked into cause death. It is also depicted with holes in its wings which cause illness and disease if ...
Pages in category "Birds in Norse mythology" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. F. Fjalar (rooster) G.
a giant, in the shape of an eagle; from his wings they say the wind comes over all people. ... Norse Mythology: A Guide to Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs. Oxford ...
According to the eddic poem, Fjölsvinnsmál, Víðópnir or Víðófnir [ˈwiːðˌoːvnez̠] is a rooster that inhabits the crown of the world tree, variously represented as a falcon, sitting between the eyes of the cosmic eagle Hræsvelgr at the top of the tree of life, Mímameiðr (Mimi's Tree), a vast tree taken to be identical with the World Tree, Yggdrasil.
The back of each bird features a mask motif, and the feet of the birds are shaped like the heads of animals. The feathers of the birds are also composed of animal heads. Together, the animal heads on the feathers form a mask on the back of the bird. The birds have powerful beaks and fan-shaped tails, indicating that they are ravens.
Nordic folklore is the folklore of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland and the Faroe Islands.It has common roots with, and has been under mutual influence with, folklore in England, Germany, the Low Countries, the Baltic countries, Finland and Sápmi.
The Norse god Odin, like Gandalf, was associated with eagles. [6] A bird with a hooked beak beside Odin (named as houaz, "the high") on a bracteate from Funen, Denmark. In Norse mythology, eagles were associated with the god Odin; for example, he escapes from Jotunheim back to Asgard as an eagle. Burns remarks the similarity with Gandalf, who ...
Baugi (Old Norse: ; "ring-shaped") is a jötunn in Norse mythology. He is brother of Suttungr , the giant from whom Odin obtained the mead of poetry . [ 1 ] [ 2 ]
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