Vafthruthnir

Vafthruthnir means 'the Mighty in Riddles' and nothing is known of this giant beyond what the poem tells.

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Vafthruthnir is characterized by wisdom in the verse. (Poetic Edda, The > Volume I > Introductory Note)

Vafthruthnir is characterized by wisdom in the verse. (Poetic Edda, The > Volume I > Introductory Note)

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