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The '''''Jötnar''''' (singular '''''Jötunn''''') were the | The '''''Jötnar''''' (singular '''''Jötunn''''') were a faction of Isu operating from the realm of [[Jötunheimr]]. In [[Norsemen|Norse]] [[Norse mythology|mythology]], they were a race of [[giant]]s who originated from Jötunheimr. | ||
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The Jötnar (singular Jötunn) were a faction of Isu operating from the realm of Jötunheimr. In Norse mythology, they were a race of giants who originated from Jötunheimr.
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, who 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
The jötnar appear to be styled after their blue-skinned depiction in the 2011 Marvel film Thor, despite there being no record of jötnar ever being described as blue.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Geirmund's Saga (mentioned only)
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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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]