Gleipnir

[gleyp-nir]

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.

1. a bond with magic properties, forged by elves and used by the gods to bind Fenrir.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gleipnir¹

From Old Norse, perhaps derivative of gleipa “to scorn, sneer”

Example Sentences

Armed with this bond, called Gleipnir, the gods went with Fenris to the Island of Lyngvi, in the middle of Lake Amsvartnir, and again proposed to test his strength.

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“Gleipnir, at last, By Dark Elves cast, In Svart-alf-heim, with strong spells wrought, To Odin was by Skirnir brought: As soft as silk, as light as air, Yet still of magic power most rare.”

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The gods now fastened Gleipnir securely around Fenris’s neck and paws, and when they saw that his utmost efforts to free himself were fruitless, they shouted and laughed with glee.

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They forged a fetter that was named Gleipnir.

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Then the cord Gleipnir was put upon Fenrir.

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