Amsvartnir and Lyngvi
The lake and island where the gods bring Fenrir for the trial of Gleipnir.
Overview
Amsvartnir and Lyngvi move the Fenrir episode from the gods' home into a specific binding scene. Gylfaginning 34 says the gods bring the wolf to Lyngvi, an island in Lake Amsvartnir, show him the soft ribbon and ask him to test it. The place matters less as mappable geography than as the stage where pledge, trap and the final fastenings converge.
Key facts
An island in the lake
Chapter 34 identifies Lyngvi as an island in Lake Amsvartnir and says the gods bring Fenrir there.
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Relationships
- Binding of Fenrirtakes place at
The gods take Fenrir to Lyngvi in Lake Amsvartnir, where the trial and binding with Gleipnir take place.
Story appearances
- Binding of FenrirPlace of trial and fastening
Lake Amsvartnir and Lyngvi island give the story a concrete scene where pledge, loss and lasting fastening unfold.
Ancient sources
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