Aegir

[ e-jir ]

noun

, Scandinavian Mythology.

1. a sea god, husband of Ran, and host at feast of the gods spoiled by Loki.

Aegir

/ ˈiːdʒɪə /

noun

1. Norse myth the god of the sea

Word History and Origins

Origin of Aegir¹

< Old Norse Ægir, akin to Old Norse ā river, water, Gothic ahwa water, Latin aqua

Example Sentences

It was the time of autumn feast in Aegir’s hall, where the gods and elves were gathered to drink the sea giant’s fresh-brewed ale, brewed in the cauldron Thor had brought back from the land of the giants so long ago.

From Literature

He drank too much of Aegir’s ale, drank himself beyond joy and laughter and trickery and into a brooding darkness.

From Literature

When Loki heard the gods praise Aegir’s servant, Fimafeng, for his swiftness and diligence, he sprang up from the table and stabbed Fimafeng with his knife, killing him instantly.

From Literature

He called for more of Aegir’s ale and gulped it down.

From Literature

Loki left the feast then, but before he swaggered out, he turned to Aegir.

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