Mythical Creatures

Meet the fantastic beings of Norse mythology

Jormungandr
Serpent

Jormungandr

The World Serpent, so large it encircles Midgard and grasps its own tail.

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Fenrir
Wolf

Fenrir

The mighty wolf destined to devour Odin during Ragnarök.

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Valkyries
Divine Beings

Valkyries

Warrior maidens who choose those worthy to enter Valhalla.

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Ratatoskr
Squirrel

Ratatoskr

The messenger squirrel that runs up and down Yggdrasil carrying messages.

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Nidhogg
Dragon

Nidhogg

The dragon that gnaws at the roots of Yggdrasil.

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Alsvin
Horse

Alsvin

One of the two horses that pulls the Sun’s chariot, driven by Sol.

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Alsvinder
Horse

Alsvinder

A swift horse associated with the sun's journey across the sky.

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Arvakr
Horse

Arvakr

One of the two horses that pull the Sun's chariot, driven by Sol.

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Audumla
Cow

Audumla

The dragon that gnaws at the roots of Yggdrasil.

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Eikthyrnir
Stag

Eikthyrnir

A stag that stands upon Valhalla

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Geri and Freki
Wolves

Geri and Freki

Two wolves that accompany the god Odin

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Gullfaxi
Horse

Gullfaxi

Golden horse given to Magni by Thor

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Gullinbursti
Boar

Gullinbursti

Golden horse given to Magni by Thor

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Gullinkambi
Rooster

Gullinkambi

Golden horse given to Magni by Thor

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Gulltop
Horse

Gulltop

One of the horses of the gods

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Heidrun
Goat

Heidrun

A nanny goat in Norse mythology

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Hildisvini
Boar

Hildisvini

A giant boar that belongs to the goddess Freyja

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Hraesvelg
Eagle-type Creature

Hraesvelg

The eagle-shaped originator of the wind.

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Hrimfaxi
Horse

Hrimfaxi

A Horse that pulls Dagr's chariot across the sky every day

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Huginn And Munin
Horse

Huginn And Munin

A Horse that pulls Dagr's chariot across the sky every day

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Saehrimnir
Serpent

Saehrimnir

A Horse that pulls Dagr's chariot across the sky every day

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Skinfaxi
Horse

Skinfaxi

A Horse that pulls Dagr's chariot across the sky every day

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Sleipnir
Horse

Sleipnir

A Horse that pulls Dagr's chariot across the sky every day

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Svadilfari
Horse

Svadilfari

A Horse that pulls Dagr's chariot across the sky every day

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Garmr
Hound

Garmr

The blood-stained hound that guards the gates of Hel and duels Tyr at Ragnarök.

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Sköll and Hati
Wolves

Sköll and Hati

The two wolves that chase the sun and moon across the sky and devour them at Ragnarök.

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The Four Stags
Stags

The Four Stags

Dáinn, Dvalinn, Duneyrr, and Duraþrór, who browse among the branches of Yggdrasil.

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Veðrfölnir
Hawk

Veðrfölnir

The hawk that sits between the eyes of the eagle atop the World Tree Yggdrasil.

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Tanngniost and Tanngrisnir
Goat

Tanngniost and Tanngrisnir

A Horse that pulls Dagr's chariot across the sky every day

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