A jötunn (also jotun; plural jötnar; in the normalised scholarly spelling of Old Norse, jǫtunn / ˈjɔːtʊn /; [2] or, in Old English, eoten, plural eotenas) is a type of being in Germanic mythology.

Jötun, in Germanic religion, race of giants that lived in Jötunheim under one of the roots of Yggdrasill. They were older than and ruled before the gods (Aesir), to whom they remained …

10th-century picture stone from the Hunnestad Monument that is believed to depict a female jötunn (or gýgr) riding on a wolf with vipers as reins, which has been proposed to be Hyrrokkin.

Aug 26, 2023 · Ever heard of a Jötunn, or a Norse giant? A Jötunn is a huge, mythical creature that has captivated the minds of storytellers and scholars alike. But what are these …

When it comes to Norse mythology, the Jotun are some of the most fascinating and powerful beings in the ancient Scandinavian pantheon. Also known as giants, these creatures have …

Mar 17, 2024 · As the first being of Creation and instrumental in causing Ragnarok the Jötnar plays a crucial part in Norse mythology. Sworn enemies of the Aesir and Vanir, the giant jötnar …

Jul 19, 2022 · Who are the giants in Norse mythology? The giants of Norse mythology were called Jötunn, or the Jötnar. Some were large, but all possessed some form of immense physical or …

The Jotnar (singular Jotunn) are human-shaped beings from Norse mythology that are commonly described as giants. The origin of the name “jotunn” is uncertain, but it most likely derives from …

Jun 19, 2024 · While the jotun are described as the ancient enemies of the gods, they seem very friendly in most of the surviving stories about them. The jotun are some of the oldest beings in …

Apr 10, 2024 · Read on to discover the origins of the giants, their role in Norse myth, and meet some of the most important jotun including, of course, the trickster Loki. The giants are among …