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The '''''Jötnar''''' (singular '''''Jötunn''''') were a major faction of Isu who primarily operated in [[Jötunheimr]] | The '''''Jötnar''''' (singular '''''Jötunn''''') were a major faction of Isu who primarily operated in [[Jötunheimr]] and were ruled by their king, [[Jupiter|Suttungr]]. Despite Suttungr having absolute dominion over the ''jötnar'', a separate faction of them called [[Muspels]] dwelled in [[Múspellsheimr]] under the rule of [[Surtr]]. | ||
Much like in [[Norse mythology]], they were remembered for regularly come into conflict with the Norse deities, like the [[Æsir]] and the [[Vanir]]. | Much like in [[Norse mythology]], they were remembered for regularly come into conflict with the Norse deities, like the [[Æsir]] and the [[Vanir]]. | ||
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The ''jötnar'' were towering beings who claimed singular descent from [[Ymir]],<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Jotnar]]</ref> the first primeval being created in the chaotic void of [[Ginnungagap]].<ref>{{WP|Ymir}}</ref> Although often referred to as anything from "giants" due to their size or "trolls" for perceived misshapen appearances, ''jötnar'' were in fact shape-changers who could take on any form.<ref name="Database" /> | The ''jötnar'' were towering beings who claimed singular descent from [[Ymir]],<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Jotnar]]</ref> the first primeval being created in the chaotic void of [[Ginnungagap]].<ref>{{WP|Ymir}}</ref> Although often referred to as anything from "giants" due to their size or "trolls" for perceived misshapen appearances, ''jötnar'' were in fact shape-changers who could take on any form.<ref name="Database" /> | ||
Most famously, the Norse trickster god [[Loki]] was half ''jötunn'',<ref name="Database" /> and [[Fenrir|fathered]]<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Extended Family]]</ref> [[Jörmungandr|three]] [[Hel|children]]<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Mistress of the Iron Wood]]</ref> with the giantess [[Aletheia|Angrboða]], | Most famously, the Norse trickster god [[Loki]] was half ''jötunn'',<ref name="Database" /> and [[Fenrir|fathered]]<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Extended Family]]</ref> [[Jörmungandr|three]] [[Hel|children]]<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Mistress of the Iron Wood]]</ref> with the giantess [[Aletheia|Angrboða]], all of whom would later fight the gods during [[Ragnarök]]. | ||
==Influence== | ==Influence== | ||
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==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Most of the ''jötnar'' are depicted with pale blue skin, but in Norse myth, there is no record of ''jötnar'' ever being described as blue. | Most of the ''jötnar'' are depicted with pale blue skin, but in Norse myth, there is no record of ''jötnar'' ever being described as blue.<ref>{{WP|Jötunn}}</ref> Their coloration is ice-like, which is also seen in the Frost Giants from the 2011 ''{{Wiki|Marvel Entertainment|Marvel}}'' film ''{{Wiki|Thor (film)|Thor}}'' and the table-top game ''{{Wiki|Dungeons & Dragons}}''. Surtr, who is not associated with ice, does not share this coloration, which suggests that it is intended to reflect their environment rather than reflecting a subspecies or racial group. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 23:10, 3 July 2022
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The Jötnar (singular Jötunn) were a major faction of Isu who primarily operated in Jötunheimr and were ruled by their king, Suttungr. Despite Suttungr having absolute dominion over the jötnar, a separate faction of them called Muspels dwelled in Múspellsheimr under the rule of Surtr.
Much like in Norse mythology, they were remembered for regularly come into conflict with the Norse deities, like the Æsir and the Vanir.
Mythology
The jötnar were towering beings who claimed singular descent from Ymir,[1] the first primeval being created in the chaotic void of Ginnungagap.[2] Although often referred to as anything from "giants" due to their size or "trolls" for perceived misshapen appearances, jötnar were in fact shape-changers who could take on any form.[1]
Most famously, the Norse trickster god Loki was half jötunn,[1] and fathered[3] three children[4] with the giantess Angrboða, all of whom would later fight the gods during Ragnarök.
Influence
In the 10th century, Thorvald Hjaltason considered that Östen Jorundsson could have been the product of such a union as he sought out reliable men for his war band.[5]
Behind the scenes
Most of the jötnar are depicted with pale blue skin, but in Norse myth, there is no record of jötnar ever being described as blue.[6] Their coloration is ice-like, which is also seen in the Frost Giants from the 2011 Marvel film Thor and the table-top game Dungeons & Dragons. Surtr, who is not associated with ice, does not share this coloration, which suggests that it is intended to reflect their environment rather than reflecting a subspecies or racial group.
Gallery
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Concept art of a male jötunn
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Concept art of male jötnar clothes
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Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods (first mentioned)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Geirmund's Saga (mentioned only)
- Discovery Tour: Viking Age (indirect mention only)
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Forgotten Myths
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Database: Jotnar
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Ymir on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Extended Family
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Mistress of the Iron Wood
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods – [citation needed]
- ↑ Jötunn on Wikipedia
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