Ullr

Overview

Ullr appears in chapter 31 as a strong archer, skier and god to call upon in single combat. Skaldskaparmal also defines him through kinship periphrases such as Sif’s son and Thor’s stepson. These passages make Ullr part of a divine network of skills and names rather than the protagonist of a single long narrative.

Key facts

Relationships

• Sifmother of

  Skaldskaparmal calls Ullr the son of Sif.

• Thorstepfather of

  Skaldskaparmal’s periphrases call Ullr the stepson of Thor.

Story appearances

• Oaths, Treasures and Giant AftershocksPeripheral god

  Ullr enters the divine network through Sif-kinship and bow, ski and single-combat names.

Ancient sources

MythWeave distinguishes ancient-source evidence from later adaptations and modern interpretation.

• Snorri Sturluson, Prose Edda, Gylfaginning, Chapters 30-31, Vali and Ullr among the gods
• Snorri Sturluson, Prose Edda, Skaldskaparmal, Chapters 10-14, Bragi, Vali, Ullr and divine periphrases