Who’s Who in non-classical mythology . John Keegan. 2014.
Balder — In Nordic myth the son of Odin and Frigg, the most beautiful of the Aesir. Possibly he was the twin brother of Hoder. He was the husband of Nanna and the father of Forseti. In Balder’s Dream it is told how, having been troubled with dreams of… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Dwarfs in Nordic Myth — In Nordic myth the dwarfs play a very important part in that they are the artificers, the craftsmen, and the inventors. Both the Aesir and the Vanir appear to have maintained amicable relations with the dwarfs, and in return for this they made … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Hyrrokin — In Nordic myth a giantess who was called in by Odin to assist in the launching of Hringhorn, the ship of Balder, which was to be used for his funeral pyre. When she succeeded in doing this single handed, Thor was so furious that he tried to… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Naglfar — In Nordic myth the ship of the Frost Giants, captained by Hrim or Ymir. The nails which held it together were said to be those of dead men. It was larger than Skidbladnir, the ship of Freyr, but smaller than Hringhorn, the ship of Balder.… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Skidbladnir — In Nordic myth the ship of Freyr which was built for him by the sons of Ivaldi, the dwarfs, and which was said to be capable of being folded up. It was smaller than Naglfar, the ship of the giants, and Hringhorn, the ship of Balder … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Treasures — a) Of the Aesir, b) of Britain, c) of the Tuatha, d) other. In European myth certain material objects are recorded as having formed part of the treasures of the Aesir, of the British, of the Tuatha Dé Danann, and of other races.… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
