Utgard-Loki

American

[oot-gahrd-loh-kee] / ˈut gɑrdˈloʊ ki /

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.

a Jotun appearing in the story of Thor's voyage to Utgard: at first disguised under another name Skrymir.

Utgard-Loki British

noun

Norse myth the giant king of Utgard

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Whereupon Utgard-Loki bade his cup-bearer bring the large horn which his courtiers had to drain at a single draught, when they had broken any of the established rules and regulations of his palace.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 15, January, 1859 by Various

Then Utgard-Loki came to them and ordered a table to be set for them having on it plenty of meat and drink.

From Folk-Lore and Legends; Scandinavian by Various

Going further, they came before the king Utgard-Loki, whom they saluted with great respect.

From Bulfinch's Mythology: the Age of Fable by Bulfinch, Thomas

Utgard-Loki consented, and entering the palace, bade his cupbearer bring the large horn which his followers were obliged to drink out of when they had trespassed in any way against established usage.

From The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson by Saemund Sigfusson

How now, Thor?" said Utgard-Loki; "thou must not spare thyself.

From Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes by Clippinger, Erle Elsworth

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