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When Fenrir was imprisoned by the gods who feared his prophesied wrath, he managed to bite off the arm of [[Tyr]], one of his captors.<ref>''[[Echoes of Valhalla]]'' – Episode 1: The Sons of the Great North</ref> Fenrir killed or will kill [[Odin]] during the final battle of [[Ragnarök]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 12</ref> | When Fenrir was imprisoned by the gods who feared his prophesied wrath, he managed to bite off the arm of [[Tyr]], one of his captors.<ref>''[[Echoes of Valhalla]]'' – Episode 1: The Sons of the Great North</ref> [[Odin]] then use [[Gleipnir]], an unbreakable rope, to subdue Fenrir.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Binding Fate]]</ref> Fenrir killed or will kill [[Odin]] during the final battle of [[Ragnarök]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' – Chapter 12</ref> | ||
==Influence== | ==Influence== | ||
Due to the beast's legendary nature, [[Vikings]] like [[Dag]] were known to curse oaths revolving around Fenrir.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Song of Glory]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Song of Glory 1|Issue #01]]</ref> | Due to the beast's legendary nature, [[Vikings]] like [[Dag]] were known to curse oaths revolving around Fenrir.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Song of Glory]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Song of Glory 1|Issue #01]]</ref> | ||
In the 9th century, Viking children played a game of hide-and-hunt, in which others hid while one, pretending to be Fenrir, "hunted" them. While visiting [[East Anglia]], [[Eivor]] joined one group of children in their game and won due to her superior hiding skills.<ref>'' | In the 9th century, Viking children played a game of hide-and-hunt, in which others hid while one, pretending to be Fenrir, "hunted" them. While visiting [[East Anglia]], [[Eivor]] joined one group of children in their game and won due to her superior hiding skills.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Hide and Hunt]]</ref> | ||
Later, Eivor consumed a mixture prepared by [[Ravensthorpe]]'s resident oracle [[Valka]], which sent her on a hallucinogenic vision where she "explored" mythical realms of the {{Wiki|Norse cosmology}}. During her journey, she came across the great wolf in a cave and fought it.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla''</ref> | Later, Eivor consumed a mixture prepared by [[Ravensthorpe]]'s resident oracle [[Valka]], which sent her on a hallucinogenic vision where she "explored" mythical realms of the {{Wiki|Norse cosmology}}. During her journey, she came across the great wolf in a cave and fought it.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla''</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Song of Glory]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Song of Glory]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
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Fenrir, or the Fenris wolf, is a legendary, mighty wolf in Norse mythology. He is Loki's son and older brother of both Jörmungandr, the Midgard serpent and arch nemesis of Thor, and the goddess Hel who rules over Helheim.
Mythology
When Fenrir was imprisoned by the gods who feared his prophesied wrath, he managed to bite off the arm of Tyr, one of his captors.[1] Odin then use Gleipnir, an unbreakable rope, to subdue Fenrir.[2] Fenrir killed or will kill Odin during the final battle of Ragnarök.[3]
Influence
Due to the beast's legendary nature, Vikings like Dag were known to curse oaths revolving around Fenrir.[4]
In the 9th century, Viking children played a game of hide-and-hunt, in which others hid while one, pretending to be Fenrir, "hunted" them. While visiting East Anglia, Eivor joined one group of children in their game and won due to her superior hiding skills.[5]
Later, Eivor consumed a mixture prepared by Ravensthorpe's resident oracle Valka, which sent her on a hallucinogenic vision where she "explored" mythical realms of the Norse cosmology. During her journey, she came across the great wolf in a cave and fought it.[6]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Song of Glory (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (first appearance)
References
- ↑ Echoes of Valhalla – Episode 1: The Sons of the Great North
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Binding Fate
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods – Chapter 12
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Song of Glory – Issue #01
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Hide and Hunt
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla