Sleipnir
[ sleyp-nir ]
nounScandinavian Mythology.
the eight-legged horse of Odin.
- Also Sleip·ner [sleyp-ner]. /ˈsleɪp nər/.
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How to use Sleipnir in a sentence
Sleipnir is the best of them; he has eight legs, and belongs to Odin.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonOdin's horse Sleipnir was then led forth, on which Hermod mounted, and galloped away on his mission.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson"Every one will weep willingly," said Hermod, as he mounted Sleipnir and rode towards the entrance of the city.
Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) | VariousNow the fast white horse, named Sleipnir, was ready for him, and on Sleipnir's back he made his journeys.
Dutch Fairy Tales for Young Folks | William Elliot GriffisOdin gave him his own horse Sleipnir, who up to this time had never allowed another rider to mount him.
Stories from Northern Myths | Emilie Kip Baker
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