Gridr
Vidar's mother, who warns Thor of Geirrod's trap and lends a girdle, iron gloves and a staff.
Overview
Gridr receives Thor on his journey in Skaldskaparmal 18 and plainly calls Geirrod a crafty, dangerous giant. She is named as silent Vidar's mother, yet here acts as active help, lending Thor a girdle, iron gloves and her own staff. The episode does not make Thor weak; it shows that before entering an enemy's arrangement, he needs preparation and warning.
Key facts
Warning of Geirrod
Gridr tells Thor that Geirrod is crafty and difficult to deal with.
Lends gear and staff
She lends the Girdle of Might, iron gloves, and the staff called Gridr's Rod.
Relationships
Story appearances
- Thor at Geirrod's HallWarning giver and helper
Gridr's warning and loaned gear give Thor means to meet Geirrod's arrangement.
Ancient sources
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