Gjalp
Geirrod's daughter, who raises Vimur and later joins Greip beneath the chair that attacks Thor.
Overview
Gjalp is Geirrod's daughter. While Thor fords Vimur, the source sees her standing with a leg in each ravine and causing the flood, and Thor throws a stone toward its source. At her father's dwelling, she and Greip hide beneath a chair and try to drive seated Thor into the roof. Both episodes place her in concrete actions blocking Thor, without supplying an inner motive to extend.
Key facts
Causes Vimur's spate
The source says Gjalp spans ravines and is causing the river's spate.
Trap beneath the chair
Gjalp and Greip are beneath the chair, making Thor brace his staff against the rafters.
Relationships
Story appearances
- Thor at Geirrod's HallAttacker at river and hall
Gjalp first raises Vimur, then joins Greip beneath the chair against Thor.
Ancient sources
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