The builder is ultimately killed by Thor once the gods realize that the builder was a jötunn. Ultimately, the builder failed to complete the task on time, thereby losing out on the rewards from the gods. In that form, Loki was able to lure the builder’s horse away from the construction of the wall. Loki, being a gifted shape-shifter who could change his form at will, turned himself into a very attractive mare. Sensing that the builder was on the verge completing the task right on time, the gods called on the trickster god Loki to step in and stall the progress of the builder. The gods hoped that builder would fail at the task and therefore they would not have to give Freyja away nor the moon and the sun.īefore the builder set about performing his task, he besieged the gods to let him use his stallion named Svaðilfari. The gods also insist that the builder completes the wall in three seasons. The builder is required to build the wall around Asgard all by himself. They forbid the builder from soliciting the help of anyone or creature. However, before the two sides shake hands on it, the gods insert a clause into the contract. The builder also requests for the moon and the sun. In exchange for his services, the master-builder demands that the Norse fertility goddess Freyja be given to him as wife. It begins when the Aesir gods employ the services of a renowned builder to construct strong fortifications around Asgard. The story can be found in the book Gylfaginning of the Prose Edda by 13th century Icelandic poet and statesman Snorri Sturluson. The story of Sleipnir’s birth is up there as one of the most well-known myths in Norse mythology. Epithets – “Lord of all horse”, “best of all horses”, “the sliding one”.Half-siblings – Hel, Queen of the Dead, and Jörmungandr the World Serpent.In all the nine realms, no other horse comes close to the power and speed of Sleipnir, making the stallion the most popular horse in Norse mythology. He thus symbolizes not just loyalty, but also represents strength, royalty, speed, and exploration. The eight-legged horse, who is one of Odin’s most trusted companions, accompanies Odin on so many adventures. On top of that Sleipnir could also transport Odin between the worlds of heaven and earth.Most known for being Odin’s powerful stallion, Sleipnir in Norse mythology is the offspring of the Norse trickster god Loki. After he had grown into an adult horse, he could not only move on land, but could even walk over the sea and through the air. Legend has it that runes were engraved in Sleipnir's teeth. Here began the story of Sleipnir, who grew into a large and muscular horse, the fastest horse in existence! His coat is grey like a stormy sky, his manes a darker grey. Loki returned to Asgard and gave the horse to Odin, who named him Sleipnir. This trick eventually led to the birth of an eight-legged horse. He transformed himself into a beautiful white mare and lured Svadilfari away from the wall. Loki no longer felt safe and came up with a new trick. The Gods of Asgard feared that they would have to pay the promised reward. To the great astonishment of the Gods, the construction of the wall proceeded smoothly. Building the wall together was no problem for them. His stallion Svadilfari was stronger than any other horse. The unknown builder was in fact no stranger to the gods, it was the giant Hrimthur. However, Loki was not the only one with a trick. Loki was satisfied with his trick, building the wall in such a short time was impossible. The master builder then agreed with the added condition that he could use his stallion Svadilfari. He set only one condition: the construction of the wall had to be completed within six months. Even before the Gods could discuss this demand, someone had already agreed, it was Loki, the God of fire. In return for a new wall, the master builder requested the sun, the moon and Goddess Freya. Of course, the gods were interested in this plan, but it came at a high price. This builder promised to rebuild the wall without any help! Moreover, he would do the job in a time that no one could beat, even if they had all the help in the world. The city could not exist without this great wall and soon an unknown builder came to Asgard. In his absence, the city was attacked and the wall destroyed. However, Thor was busier killing giants than guarding the city. In addition to the protection of this wall, the God Thor was responsible for guarding Asgard. This city was surrounded by a great wall, which had to protect all the inhabiting Gods. The story begins in Asgard, the place where the Gods lived.
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