Artifact
Laedingr
The first iron fetter with which the gods try to bind Fenrir; he snaps it by force.
Overview
Laedingr is the first restraint in the binding of Fenrir. The gods frame the attempt as a challenge of strength, and Fenrir accepts, then snaps it by stretching. Its importance lies not in success but in showing that ordinary iron cannot control Fenrir, forcing the gods toward a stronger second test.
Key facts
First fetter
Chapter 34 lists Laedingr as the first fetter-test.
Broken by Fenrir
Fenrir tears Laedingr apart by force.
Relationships
- Fenrirtries to bind
Laedingr is the first restraint the gods place on Fenrir, but Fenrir breaks it.
Story appearances
- Oaths, Treasures and Giant AftershocksFirst restraint
Laedingr gives the binding story its first failure.
Ancient sources
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