Skadi
Thjazi’s daughter, bound to Njord by a nine-night dwelling compact that keeps giant-world tension inside divine order.
Overview
Skadi is the daughter of the giant Thjazi in chapter 23. Even after marrying Njord, she prefers her father’s mountain dwelling. The compact of nine nights in the mountains and nine by the sea does not erase difference; it preserves a clear giant-world line within divine order.
Key facts
Daughter of Thjazi
Chapter 23 calls Skadi the daughter of the giant Thjazi.
Nine-night compact
The same chapter records her compact with Njord to spend nine nights in the mountains and nine by the sea.
Relationships
- Njordmarriage compact with
Njord and Skadi try to share life through a compact of nine nights in the mountains and nine by the sea.
- Jotunheimgiant kin
Chapter 23 calls Skadi the daughter of the giant Thjazi.
- Thjazifather of
After Thjazi is slain, Skadi comes to Asgard as his daughter seeking compensation.
- Lokiforetells binding
Skadi says the gods will bind Loki on rocks.
Story appearances
- Aesir, Vanir and Divine OrderBride from giant kin
Skadi keeps mountain and giant-world tension inside divine order.
- Oaths, Treasures and Giant AftershocksDaughter of Thjazi
Skadi makes Thjazi’s death leave consequences of marriage and settlement.
- Lokasenna: Ægir’s FeastFeast figure in Lokasenna
Thjazi’s daughter, bound to Njord by a nine-night dwelling compact that keeps giant-world tension inside divine order.
Ancient sources
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