Monday, February 28, 2011

Norse Animals of Lore: Domestic


Hoofed Stock

Animals:   Names                                           Lore                      

Boar :    Gullinbursti (Golden Bristled)     Freyr’s Boar 

Boar :     Hildisvini(Battle Pig)                   Freya’s Boar

Cow:     Audhumla                             Origin of Giants and Gods

Goat:      Herdrun                                    Supplies the mead at Valhalla

Goat:      Tanngnjostr (Teeth Grinder)    Thor's Goats
               Tanngrisnir (Teeth Gnasher)
                                                                     
Pig:        Saehrimnir                              Fed the Einherjar (Warriors)

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