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



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Greip (56 words)
According to the Poetic Edda, Greip ("Griper") was, by Odin, one of Heimdall's nine mothers ("The Billow Maidens").
She was the daughter of the sea god (giant) Aegir and Ran.
Another "Greip" was a daughter of the giant Geirröd.
Geirrod (109 words)
In Norse mythology, Geirrod was one of the Jotuns and father of Gjalp and Greip.
Loki was flying as a hawk one day and was captured by Geirrod.
She waited until Loki left the room then told Thor what was happening and gave him her iron gloves and magical belt and staff.
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