In Norse mythology Oden has 2 wolves and 2 Ravens. His 2 Ravens are called Huggin and Munnin or though and memmory, But what are his wolves names and what do they represent? Thanks
2007-12-07 10:52:09 · 4 answers · asked by Red♥Boucy♥Ball 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
n Norse mythology, Geri and Freki (also Gere and Freke) are a pair of wolves, companions of the god Odin. Freki and Geri are both translated as "Ravenous".
Snorri Sturluson in Gylfaginning indicates that it is to these wolves that Odin gives his food when in Valhöll, for he has no need of it himself, subsisting solely on wine. His source for this myth is stanza 19 of Grímnismál.
2007-12-07 10:57:31 · answer #1 · answered by Mirko 7 · 10⤊ 1⤋
Freki and Geri are the two wolves of the Norse god Odin. Freki (also spelled "Freke") means "ravenous," and Geri (also "Gere") means "greedy." The wolves lay at the feet of the Allfather as he sits upon his throne in his hall in Asgard, surveying the nine worlds. When Odin dines with the slain warriors in Valhalla, he eats nothing, subsisting solely upon honey-wine. Instead, he hand-feeds the meat from his plate to Freki and Geri.
2007-12-09 15:50:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
GERI AND FREKI both of their names translate to ravenous. Odin gives them his food, as he does not need it consisting solely on wine.
2007-12-07 10:58:56 · answer #3 · answered by ghostwolf 4 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Their names are Geri and Freki. They sit at his throne and he gives them his food, as he has no need of it, for he only consumes wine.
2007-12-07 11:03:08 · answer #4 · answered by Avie 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋