Treasures of the Gods
Loki’s mischief leads to a dwarf craft contest, and Odin, Thor and Freyr judge Mjolnir the best treasure.
Overview
Treasures of the Gods is the event name used here for the dwarf craft contest in Skaldskaparmal 35, triggered after Loki cuts Sif’s hair. Gungnir, Skidbladnir, Draupnir and Mjolnir reach the gods through one judgment scene, and Mjolnir is judged best because of its defence against the Rime-Giants.
Key facts
Triggered by Loki’s mischief
Skaldskaparmal 35 begins the treasure story with Loki cutting off Sif’s hair.
Mjolnir judged best
The same chapter says the gods judge Mjolnir the best work.
Relationships
- Lokitriggers treasure contest
After Loki cuts Sif’s hair, he must seek dwarf-made compensation, which leads to the treasure contest.
- Gungnirproduces Gungnir
The sons of Ivaldi make Gungnir, and Loki gives it to Odin.
- Skidbladnirproduces Skidbladnir
The sons of Ivaldi make Skidbladnir, and Loki gives it to Freyr.
- Draupnirproduces Draupnir
Brokkr brings Draupnir before the gods’ judgment and gives it to Odin.
- Mjolnirproduces Mjolnir
Brokkr gives Mjolnir to Thor, and the gods judge it best of all the treasures.
Story appearances
- Aesir, Vanir and Divine OrderTreasure judgment
Treasures of the Gods places Loki, dwarf craft and divine defence in one scene.
- Oaths, Treasures and Giant AftershocksCompensating treasures
The gods’ treasures arise from the pressure to compensate Sif’s harm.
Ancient sources
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