Scholarly theories have been proposed regarding Sleipnir's potential connection to shamanic practices among the Norse pagans. Sleipnir is one of the most well-known symbol of Odin as a god, as well as a symbol of shamanism, sorcery and magic. Sleipnir is generally accepted as depicted on two 8th century Gotlandic image stones the Tjängvide image stone and the Ardre VIII image stone. Loki (pronounced LOAK-ee Old Norse Loki, the meaning of which will be discussed below) is the wily trickster god of Norse mythology. The Prose Edda contains extended information regarding the circumstances of Sleipnir's birth, and details that he is grey in color.Īdditionally, Sleipnir is mentioned in a riddle found in the 13th century legendary saga Hervarar saga ok Heiðreks, in the 13th century legendary saga Völsunga saga as the ancestor of the horse Grani, and book I of Gesta Danorum, written in the 12th century by Saxo Grammaticus, contains an episode considered by many scholars to involve Sleipnir. In both sources, Sleipnir is Odin's steed, is the child of Loki and Svaðilfari, is described as the best of all horses, and is sometimes ridden to the location of Hel. Definition Odin Odin (Old Norse: Óðinn) is the main god in Norse mythology. Definition Edda Edda is a term used to describe two Icelandic manuscripts that. Sleipnir is attested in the Poetic Edda, compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the Prose Edda, written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson. Definition Sleipnir Sleipnir is the eight-legged horse ridden primarily by the god.
Its coat is grey like a stormy sky, while its tail and mane reflect a darker grey. Legged Horse (Sleipnir) Viking Axe (Norse Weapon) Gungnir (Odins Spear) Longship (Viking Ships) Triquetra (Celtic Knot) Triskele (Horns of Odin) Viking Symbol List Mjölnir (Thors Hammer) Mjölnir (me-OL-neer) means that grinder, crusher, hammer and is additionally related to thunder and lightning. In Norse mythology, Sleipnir is an eight-legged horse. Sleipnir is the incarnation of a great horse, very muscular. Freebase (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition:
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