Bergelmir (ber-gel′mir). Escapes deluge, [4], [230]; same as Farbauti, [217]

Berserker (bẽr′serk-er). Rage of, [23]; Frithiof in similar rage, [317]; wolf held by, [207]

Bertha (bẽr′thȧ). Same as Frigga, [56]; mother of Charlemagne, [56]; patroness of spinning, [57]

Bestla (best′lȧ). Giantess, [4]; Æsir’s mortal element from, [9]

Bethlehem (beth′lē-em). Peace of Frodi when Christ was born in, [128]

Beyggvir (bīg′vir). Servant of Frey, [123]

Beyla (bī′lȧ). Servant of Frey, [123]

Bifröst (bē′frẽst). Rainbow bridge, [14]; Valkyrs ride over, [19], [173]; description of, [146]; Heimdall, warder of, [147]; Odin rides over, [199]; insufficiency of, [221]; Helgi rides over, [264]; downfall of, [333]; Giallar-horn proclaims passage of gods over, [356]

Bil. The waning moon, [9]

Billing. King of Ruthenes, [162]; anxious to save Rinda, [164]