Sword in Fenrir's Mouth
The sword set in Fenrir’s mouth so that his jaws remain forced open.
Overview
The sword in Fenrir’s mouth appears after the binding is complete. The gods set the sword into the wolf’s mouth, with hilt against the lower jaw and point against the upper, forcing it open. The object makes the pain of the binding visible and leads into the forming of River Van.
Key facts
Set in the mouth
Chapter 34 says the gods set a sword in Fenrir’s mouth.
Slaver forms a river
The same passage says the slaver from Fenrir’s mouth forms River Van.
Relationships
- Fenrirprops open the jaws
The gods set a sword in Fenrir’s mouth, forcing the wolf’s jaws open.
Story appearances
- Oaths, Treasures and Giant AftershocksSword in the wolf’s mouth
This sword leaves the pain of binding in Fenrir’s mouth.
- Binding of FenrirSword in the wolf’s mouth
This sword props Fenrir’s mouth open so that he cannot bite freely.
Ancient sources
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