Mortal
Byggvir
Freyr’s servant, who speaks for the feast and his lord after Loki’s abuse.
Overview
Byggvir says that, with Freyr’s standing, he would crush Loki’s abuse; he then names himself and takes pride in the gods drinking together. Loki answers with ridicule. The exchange makes him not background staff but someone who chooses to speak in a dangerous hall.
Key facts
Speaks for the feast
In stanzas 43–46, Byggvir challenges Loki and names himself.
Place in this poem
This record follows only the feast scene in Lokasenna and does not attach other traditions.
Relationships
- Lokichallenges
Byggvir says that with Freyr’s standing, he would crush Loki.
Story appearances
- Lokasenna: Ægir’s FeastFeast figure in Lokasenna
Freyr’s servant, who speaks for the feast and his lord after Loki’s abuse.
Ancient sources
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