Ratatoskr
animal_ally intermediate Norse single tradition · 2
Ratatoskr is a squirrel spirit in Norse mythology. This entity is known for running up and down the world tree Yggdrasil, carrying messages between the eagle at the top and the serpent at the roots.
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When
- First attested
- 1200 CE
- Attested period
- 1200 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Attested in medieval Norse sources including the Prose Edda.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Raiju, Roc, Rakshasa, Rabisu, Radande, Ragana, Rain Bird, Rainbow crow, Rainbow Serpent, Raróg, Raven Mocker, Raven Spirit, Redcap, Revenant, Rokurokubi, Rougarou, Rusalka, Ryū, Azeban, Bunyip, Lavellan, Ra
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Sources
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“Ratatoskr”
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“Ratatoskr (Norse) – Squirrel spirit”
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