Sif
Thor’s wife and Ullr’s mother; Loki cutting her hair sets the treasures of the gods in motion.
Overview
Sif appears in Skaldskaparmal as Thor’s wife, Ullr’s mother and a fair-haired goddess. When Loki cuts off her hair, Thor forces him to make amends, and that pressure begins the dwarf-crafted treasures episode. She is not the combat protagonist, but she is the harmed figure and household centre that starts the treasure narrative.
Key facts
Wife of Thor
Skaldskaparmal 21 calls Sif the wife of Thor.
Hair starts the treasures
Chapter 35 begins the treasures of the gods with Loki cutting off Sif’s hair.
Relationships
- Lokicuts off hair
Loki cuts off Sif’s hair, and Thor forces him to seek compensation.
- Thormarried to
Skaldskaparmal calls Sif the wife of Thor.
- Ullrmother of
Skaldskaparmal calls Ullr the son of Sif.
- Hrungnirthreatens to take
Drunken Hrungnir also threatens to take Sif away.
- Lokioffers mead to
Sif offers Loki a cup of mead and says she has no blame before him.
Story appearances
- Oaths, Treasures and Giant AftershocksHarmed household figure
Sif’s hair brings forth treasures, and she links Thor and Ullr.
- Lokasenna: Ægir’s FeastFeast figure in Lokasenna
Thor’s wife and Ullr’s mother; Loki cutting her hair sets the treasures of the gods in motion.
Ancient sources
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