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Jafnhar [Equally high]. A name of Odin.
Jalkr. A name of Odin (Jack the Giant-killer?). Jalk.
Jarnsaxa [Iron-chopper]. One of Heimdal's nine giant mothers. Jarnsaxa.
Jarnvidr [Iron-wood]. A wood east of Midgard, peopled by giantesses called Jarnvids. This wood had iron leaves. Jarnvid.
Jarnvidiur. The giantesses in the Iron-wood. Jarnvids.
Jord. Wife of Odin and mother of Thor. Earth.
Jotunn. A giant. The giants were the earliest created beings. The gods question them in regard to Balder. Thor frequently contends with them. Famous giants are: Ymer, Hymer, Hrungner, Orvandel, Gymer, Skrymer, Vafthrudner and Thjasse. Giant.