Norse mythology; or, The religion of our forefathers, containing all the myths of the Eddas, systematized and interpreted

by Rasmus Björn Anderson

Hnikarr, Hnikuðr. Names of Odin, Hnikar and Hnikuder.

Hnoss [Anglo-Sax. hnossian, to hammer]. A costly thing; the name of one of Freyja’s daughters. Hnos.

Hoddmímisholt. Hodmimer’s holt or grove, where the two human beings Lif and Lifthraser were preserved during Ragnarok. Hodmimer’s forest.

Höðr. The slayer of Balder. He is blind, returns to life in the regenerated world. The Cain of the Norse mythology. Hoder.

Hœnir. One of the three creating gods. With Odin and Loder Hœner creates Ask and Embla, the first human pair. Hœner.

Hófvarpnir [Hoof-thrower]. Guaa’s horse. His father is Hamskerper and mother Gardrofa. Hofvarpner.

Hræsvelgr [Corpse-swallower]. A giant in an eagle’s plumage, who produces the wind. Hræsvelger.

Hrauðungr. Geirrod’s father. Hraudung.

Hreiðmarr. Father of Regin and Fafner. He exacts the blood-fine from the gods for slaying Otter. He is slain by Fafner. Hreidmar.

Hrímfaxi [Rime-mane]. The horse of Night. Rimefax.