FACTOID # 72: There are 22 countries where more than half the population is illiterate. Fifteen of them are in Africa.
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RELATED ARTICLES
People who viewed "Gjalp" also viewed:
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

SEARCH ALL

FACTS & STATISTICS    Advanced view

Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 

 

(* = Graphable)

 

 


Encyclopedia > Gjalp

In Norse mythology, Gjalp was a daughter of Geirrod, and one of the frost giants. She was killed by Thor.



Norse mythology
The Nine Worlds of Norse Mythology
People, places and things: Deities | Giants | Dwarves | Valkyries
Orthography | Numbers | Runes | Kenning
Elder Edda | Younger Edda | Skald | Sagas | Later influence

  Results from FactBites:
 
gjalp (0 words)
Gjalp was standing upriver, raising the water with her menstrual blood.
Thor hefted a rock from the river and tossed it toward Gjalp, stopping the flood at its source.
According to the myth, Thor was vulnerable to the attacks of Gjalp and her sister because he left Asgard without Mjolnir, his belt of strength, or his iron gloves.
Geirrod (139 words)
A frost giant and father of two daughters, Gjalp and Greip.
He was a bitter enemy of Thor, and having captured Loki (when Loki was flying around as a hawk) received from him a promise that he, Loki, would bring Thor to Geirrod's castle without Thor having his magic belt and magic hammer.
Article "Geirrod" created on 28 August 1999; last modified on 28 August 1999 (Revision 1).
  More results at FactBites »


 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your comments
Please enter the 5-letter protection code

Want to know more?
Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms.