Gelgja
The cord drawn through the end of Gleipnir to connect Fenrir’s binding to the stone.
Overview
Gelgja appears after Gleipnir has tightened. The gods draw it through the end of the binding and connect it to the Gjoll stone, so the restraint is not only a ribbon around Fenrir but a fastening fixed into heavier and deeper structure.
Key facts
Drawn through Gleipnir
Chapter 34 says Gelgja is drawn through the end of Gleipnir.
Connects to the stone
The same passage links Gelgja with the Gjoll binding stone.
Relationships
- Gleipnirpasses through the binding
Gelgja passes through the end of Gleipnir, connecting the successful binding to the fastening stone.
- Gjoll Binding Stoneanchors
The Gjoll binding stone anchors Gelgja, so the binding does not rest only in the ribbon itself.
Story appearances
- Oaths, Treasures and Giant AftershocksFastening cord
Gelgja connects Gleipnir to the fastening stone.
- Binding of FenrirFastening cord
Gelgja passes through the end of Gleipnir and connects the binding to the fastening stone.
Ancient sources
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