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Eikthyrnir

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Eikthyrnir is the stag of Valhalla in Norse mythology. It is a sacred deer associated with the hall of the slain warriors.

When

First attested
800 CE
Attested period
800 – 2020
Historical notes
Attested in medieval Norse texts including the Poetic Edda.

Relationships

co occurs with
Einherjar, Ekek, Elbow Witch, Eldjötnar, Surtr, 'Elepaio, Elf, Eloko, Emere, Empusa, Enenra, Engkanto, Enkō, Epimeliad, Er Gui, Erinyes, Erlking, Eurynomos, Etiäinen, Ežerinis, each-uisge, Eagle Spirit, Echidna, Edimmu, Egbere, Encantado (mythology)

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. List of legendary creatures (E)

Source passages

“Eikthyrnir (Norse) – The stag of Valhalla”

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