Norse Mythology

The Mighty Gods of the Vikings...

GUNNLOD

Norse Goddess

Also known as Gunlod, Gunnlöd, Gunnlöð

Picture of the Norse Goddess Gunnlod from our Norse mythology image library. Illustration by Chas Saunders.

Giant girl left holding the beer

Her father, the giant Suttung, left her in charge of the Mead of Inspiration. Bad mistake.

It may have been hidden in a cave in the middle of a mountain, but Odin knew his way around, sought her out, and found her in.

He offered her sex in exchange for the Mead. Girls her size and temperament don’t often get offers like that. Yes, yes, yes! The end result may have been the birth of Bragi, the God of Poetry and suchlike. See Kvasir.

Gunnlod Facts and Figures

Name: Gunnlod
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Gunlod, Gunnlöd, Gunnlöð

Gender: Female
Type: Goddess
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 6311

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Article last revised on September 18, 2018 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

References: Coming soon.

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