Suttung

[ soot-toong ]

noun

, Scandinavian Mythology.

1. one of the Jotun, who for a time was the owner of the mead of poetry, guarded by his daughter Gunnlod, who lost a portion of it to Odin when he seduced her.

Example Sentences

Fjalar and Galar told people who passed their fortress the story of how ill-used they had been by Suttung.

From Literature

And he told Suttung of his agreement with Bolverkr.

From Literature

Suttung’s eyes were like chips of ice.

From Literature

“Why would I care for the mead of poetry? I came here only because I had heard of the beauty and the courage and the virtue of Gunnlod, Suttung’s daughter. I told myself, ‘If she just lets you look at her, it will be worth it.

From Literature

Odin walked to the hall of Baugi, Suttung's brother, and asked for lodging for the night.

From Literature