Himin-brjótr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Himin-brjótr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 himin-brjótr

m., mythol. name of an ox, ‘heaven-breaker,’ Edda 35.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᛁᛘᛁᚾ-ᛒᚱᛁᚢᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
mythol
mythology, mythological.
mythol.
mythology, mythological.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)

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