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The '''''Jötnar''''' (singular '''''Jötunn''''') were a faction of Isu who primarily operated in the ice realm of [[Jötunheimr]], though some like [[Surtr]] instead dwelled in the | The '''''Jötnar''''' (singular '''''Jötunn''''') were a faction of Isu who primarily operated in the ice realm of [[Jötunheimr]], though some like [[Surtr]] instead dwelled in the fiery world of [[Múspellsheimr]]. In [[Norse people|Norse]] [[Norse mythology|mythology]], they were remembered as a race of [[giant]]s who regularly came into conflict with the Norse gods, the [[Æsir]]. | ||
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The Jötnar (singular Jötunn) were a faction of Isu who primarily operated in the ice realm of Jötunheimr, though some like Surtr instead dwelled in the fiery world of Múspellsheimr. In Norse mythology, they were remembered as a race of giants who regularly came into conflict with the Norse gods, the Æsir.
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 in Jötunheimr 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 (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
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]
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