Vafthrúðnir
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Vafthrúðnir is an all-knowing giant. He is visited by Odin, who tests his knowledge and gains wisdom from him. Vafthrúðnir realizes he has been tricked by Odin, who humbles him.
When
- First attested
- 700 CE
- Attested period
- 700 – 1400
- Historical notes
- Norse mythology.
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Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In the story of Vafthrúðnismál Odin disguises himself as a man named Gagnráð and visits the all knowing giant, Vafthrúðnir, to not only test his knowledge, but gain wisdom from the giant as well. Odin and Vafthrúðnir exchange questions and tests Odin on his knowledge of the afterlife and cosmology”
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