Fenrir is the wolf in Norse Mythology, son of the trickster god Loki, who breaks free at the day of Ragnarok and signals the twilight of the gods.

Is Fenrir the wolf evil?

Fenrir the wolf is not evil. He is depicted as being abused by Odin and the gods of Asgard and retaliates.

What is the meaning of Fenrir's name?

The meaning of Fenrir's name is still debated by scholars but one theory is that is derives from "fen" meaning "marsh" - so a "marsh dweller."

Who are Fenrir's siblings?

Fenrir's siblings are his brother, the World Serpent Jormungandr, and his sister Hel, who presided over the realm of Hel.

Fenrir

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Definition

Fenrir is the great wolf in Norse Mythology who breaks free from his chains at Ragnarök, the twilight of the gods, kills Odin, and is then killed by Odin’s son Vidarr. Fenrir is the son of the trickster god Loki and brother of the World Serpent Jormungandr and the jotunn Hel.

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Timeline

c. 1100 - c. 1200
Extant text of the Norse myth of The Binding of Fenrir committed to writing from an earlier oral tradition.