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

by Rasmus Björn Anderson

Útgarðar [The out-yard]. The abode of the giant Utgard-Loke. Utgard.

Útgarða-Loki. The giant of Utgard visited by Thor. He calls himself Skrymer. Utgard-Loke.

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Vafþrúðnir. A giant visited by Odin. They try each other in questions and answers. The giant is defeated and forfeits his life. Vafthrudner.

Valaskjálf. One of Odin’s dwellings. Valaskjalf.

Valföðr [Father of the slain]. A name of Odin. Valfather.

Valgrind. A gate of Valhal. Valgrind.

Valhöli. [The hall of the slain. Icel. valr; Anglo-Sax. wœl, the slain]. The hall to which Odin invited those slain in battle. Valhal.

Valkyrja [The chooser of the slain]. A troop of goddesses, handmaidens of Odin. They serve in Valhal, and are sent on Odin’s errands. Valkyrie.

Vali. Brother of Balder. Slays Hoder when only one night old. Rules with Vidar after Ragnarok. Vale.