Creature

Thjazi

The giant who carries off Idunn and the apples of youth, and the father of Skadi.

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Overview

Thjazi appears in Skaldskaparmal 1-2 first in eagle form, forcing Loki to swear that he will bring Idunn and the apples out of Asgard. After he takes Idunn, the gods age; Loki recovers her, and Thjazi is slain during the pursuit. Skadi then comes to Asgard as his daughter seeking compensation, so the abduction leaves an aftershock of marriage and settlement.

Key facts

Takes Idunn

Thjazi forces Loki to lure Idunn out of Asgard and then carries her away.

Father of Skadi

The same episode identifies Skadi as Thjazi’s daughter after his death.

Relationships

Lokiforced to swear
Thjazi in eagle form seizes Loki and forces him to swear that he will lure Idunn out of Asgard.
Idunncarries off
Thjazi in eagle form carries Idunn away toward Jotunheim.
Skadifather of
After Thjazi is slain, Skadi comes to Asgard as his daughter seeking compensation.

Story appearances

Oaths, Treasures and Giant AftershocksGiant who takes Idunn
Thjazi takes the youth-apples from Asgard and leaves Skadi’s demand behind.

Ancient sources

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Snorri Sturluson, Prose Edda, Skaldskaparmal, Chapters 1-2, Thjazi forces Loki to bring Idunn out, Idunn is recovered and Thjazi is slain

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