Saehrimnir

[ sai-rim-nir, sair-im- ]

noun

, Scandinavian Mythology.

1. a boar that is roasted and served up every night in Valhalla and grows whole by morning.

Example Sentences

In an account of a feast given in Valhalla to the dead heroes of many battles, Saehrimnir, a sacred boar, was served.

From Project Gutenberg

All the Einheriar in Odin's halls each day together fight; the fallen they choose, and from the conflict ride; beer with the Æsir drink, of Saehrimnir eat their fill, then sit in harmony together.

From Project Gutenberg