Gunnlauth

Gunnlauth: In Nordic myth the daughter of Suttung the giant, who was seduced by Odin in the endeavour to obtain the secret of the manufacture of Kvasir, the intoxicating mead brewed in Odherir, the magic cauldron. The story is told in the Conversations of Bragi.

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Suttung — In Nordic myth a giant, the son of the Gilling, who, together with his wife, was murdered by the dwarfs Fjalar and Galar when they were drunk on the blood of Kvasir. In revenge Suttung took the dwarfs out to sea to drown them, but eventually… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Bragi — In Nordic myth one of the Aesir and husband of Iduna. In the Braga Raedur, or ‘Conversations of Bragi’, one of the Eddas, he tells Aegir the stories of Iduna and her apples; of the peace treaties between the Aesir and the Vanir sealed by… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Giants in Nordic Myth — The following are the more important of the giants and giantesses encountered in the Eddas: Angu bodi, Badi, Baugi, Bergelmir, Besla, Bolthorn, Elli, Fjörgynn, Gefjon, Gerdi, Gilling, Gullveig … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Odherir — The magic cauldron of Nordic myth. It was originally one of three belonging to Suttung, the giant, the others being Bodn and Son, and in it was brewed the intoxicating mead of the Aesir. It was first used when the peace treaty between the… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

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