Feather Cloak of Freyja

Feather Cloak of Freyja
   This magic garment, named Valhamr, which is mentioned in the Nordic stories of Thiassi and of Thrym, appears to have given the user the power to fly through the air. Unfortunately no further details about it are available.

Who’s Who in non-classical mythology . . 2014.

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