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Gymer

Father of the giantess Gerd, connected to the myth of Frey's courtship through genealogical ties.

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Gymer is attested through genealogical connections as the father of Gerd, the beautiful giantess wooed by Frey. His wife is Orboda. No direct narrative passages survive in the extracted sources, though his position as Gerd's father places him within the myth of Frey's courtship.

Gymer is recorded as the parent of Gerd and spouse of Orboda. Through Gerd's marriage, he is connected to Frey and Skirnir, Frey's messenger.

On trail: Genealogies