Overview
Sæhrímnir is the legendary boar slaughtered and cooked every evening in Valhalla to feed the einherjar — the mighty warriors chosen by Odin. According to the *Grímnismál* and *Gylfaginning*, after the feast is complete, Sæhrímnir miraculously comes back to life each morning, whole and renewed, ready to be prepared again.
The cook of Valhalla, Andhrímnir, prepares the boar in the great cauldron Eldhrímnir. This divine cycle of death, cooking, and rebirth symbolizes endless sustenance, warrior vitality, and the supernatural abundance of Odin’s hall.
Though simple in appearance, Sæhrímnir plays a vital role in the mythology of Valhalla, ensuring that the einherjar are fed and strong for their daily battles as they prepare for Ragnarök.
Key Roles
Feast of the Einherjar
Every evening, Sæhrímnir is cooked by Andhrímnir to nourish the warriors who fight and train in Valhalla. His meat provides strength for the battles of the day.
Endless Rebirth
Sæhrímnir’s ability to return to life each morning makes him a symbol of inexhaustible sustenance and divine renewal.
Prepared in Eldhrímnir
Valhalla’s cook Andhrímnir prepares Sæhrímnir every night in the cauldron Eldhrímnir, ensuring the feast never ends.
Symbol of Warrior Strength
By sustaining Odin’s chosen warriors, Sæhrímnir becomes part of the cycle of preparation that leads toward the final battle of Ragnarök.
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Domain
Valhalla
Sæhrímnir belongs to Odin’s hall, where he serves as the nightly feast of the einherjar, reborn at dawn and prepared again at dusk.