In Norse mythology, Sleipnir / ˈsleɪpnɪər / (Old Norse: "slippy" [1] or "the slipper" [2]) is an eight-legged horse ridden by Odin. Sleipnir is attested in the Poetic Edda, compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the Prose Edda, written in …

Sleipnir (pronounced “SLAYP-nir”; Old Norse Sleipnir, “The Sliding One”) is the eight-legged horse of the god Odin. Sleipnir is one of Odin’s many shamanic helping spirits, ranks that also include the valkyries and Hugin and Munin, and he can probably be classified as a fylgja.

2021年8月30日 · Sleipnir is the eight-legged horse ridden primarily by the god Odin in Norse mythology. He is the son of the god Loki (in the form of a mare) and the stallion Svadilfari who belonged to the jötunn that built the walls of Asgard. In Iceland, the glacial canyon Ásbyrgi is known as Sleipnir’s Footprint in the horse’s honor.

Among the animals, the horse was mainly dedicated to Odin. The people then attributed Odin's horse to the Devil; they believed that he and his followers could sometimes take its form; that sometimes, in certain circumstances, he could change a …

2018年2月6日 · Click to read all you need to know about the mythical creature named Sleipnir, Odin's horse. Odin the All-father is the most important figure in Norse mythology. Along with powers such as foresight and mind projection, Odin made use of legendary weapons like Gungnir and companions like Huginn, Muninn and Sleipnir.

One day Loki came to Asgard to offer Sleipnir to Odin, the chief god of Aesir. This extraordinary horse will allow him to move through the 9 kingdoms with incomparable speed. The eight-legged horse was at least as fearless as his master and accompanied Odin the allffather in all his battles.

2024年12月9日 · Sleipnir is often depicted as a gray horse, a color associated with wisdom and mystery. His appearance, combined with his eight legs, gives him an ethereal quality, making him a fitting companion for Odin, who is associated with knowledge and the supernatural.

2024年12月9日 · Sleipnir, the magnificent eight-legged horse of Odin, stands as one of the most iconic figures in Norse mythology. Revered for his unparalleled speed and strength, Sleipnir is not just a steed but a symbol of Odin’s power and the connection between worlds.

2021年11月17日 · Sleipnir – the Allfather Odin’s magical horse-companion with eight legs and an incredible speed and ability to fly. Image: An illustration of Odin riding Sleipnir from an 18th-century Icelandic manuscript.

2020年11月23日 · Odin’s supernaturally fast horse travels between worlds on eight legs. Usually shown as a large white stallion, Sleipnir is mentioned more often in written myths than many of the gods he lived among.