A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The tale of Elli, the Norse goddess of Old Age, is a captivating Norse myth that inspires us with numerous significant lessons.
Within the framework of Norse beliefs, it is evident that the concept of old age was once a formidable force feared by both humans and gods.
This tale continues to have great power because it still inspires us to view aging not as a foe, but as an ally on our life’s journey.
Snorri Sturluson tells his story in Prose Edda’s book “Gylfaginning.” We meet Elli and the trickster god Loki, this time as the giant Utgarda-Loki (or Loki of the Outyards”) and the castle ruler Útgarðr in Jötunheimr.
One day, Thor visited Utgard-Loki (also known as ‘Skrymir’), the strongest and the most cunning of the giants, in his mighty Utgardr castle.
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