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The tale of Þórr and Útgarðaloki tells of one of Þórrs travels to Útgarðr, facing many challenges and confrontations on the journey and in the hall of the mighty Útgarðaloki.
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[excerpt from] Gylf ch. 44b
44b. Þórr and Útgarðaloki
Þat er upphaf þessa máls at Ǫ... | The beginning of this busines... |
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Snorra Edda was composed in Iceland in the 13th century, and holds the stories of many of the Pre-Christian myths of northern Europe. It is believe to have been composed by the Icelander Snorri Sturlusson. It consists of three separate parts, Gylfaginning, Skaldskápamáland Háttatal, all functioning together as a greater work and guide for the aspiring medieval poet and storyteller.
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for more, see for example:
Ellis Davidson, H. R, (1990), Gods and Myths of Northern Europe. London: Penguin Books. pp. 73-90
Perkins, R. (2001). Thor the wind-raiser and the Eyrarland image. (Viking Society for Northern Research
Simek, R. (2007), Transl: Angela Hall. Dictionary of Northern Mythology. Cambridge: D.S. Brewer. pp. 317-326.
Steinsland, G. (2005), Norrøn Religion. Myter, Riter, Samfunn. Oslo: Pax Forlag. pp.195-207.
Taggart, D. (2018), How Thor Lost his Thunder. The Changing Faces of an Old Norse God. Routledge Research in Medieval Studies 14. London & New York: Routledge
(Contributed by Liv Marit Aurdal.)
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Main text: Gylfaginning
Attributes: battle Superhuman strength Wisdom contest Ritual Magical ritual Battle Wagon Feast Hall gods in wagons Goat Witchcraft Seiðr Giants Drinking Þórr associated with sea or sailing Fire drinking horn Travel Sea Nature phenomenon Natural Phenomenon (Waving of) Cloth Blind Water Wisdom
Named things: Mjǫllnir Þórr Miðgarðsormr Loki Logi
Text sections: SnSt Gylf 44bIII