Fenrir

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A giant wolf in Norse myths that will kill Odin during Ragnarök

proper noun
/ˈfɛnˌrɪr/

Literature

: Fenrir

I tribute Fenrir and Inpachi to summon Maju Garzett!
Fenrir the wolf

So the Fenrir, the wolf manifests and I've seen it happen many times.

Examples

Legends tell that Fenrir's immense size and strength make him a fearsome opponent during the end times.
So the Fenrir, the wolf manifests and I've seen it happen many times.

Danny Jones
After that, Odin is ready to fight and face his destiny between the teeth of the wolf Fenrir, as has been predicted.

Academic text (2018)
The jaws of Fenrir, the great wolf, will open wide, crush the world, and shatter the powers that keep white men shackled!

Wolves Against the World (2024)
Occasionally, when busy with some tasks—like trying to tie up one of Loke's awful children, the wolf Fenrir—he is shown barefoot, with his pants rolled up to his knees.

Academic text (2018)
During Ragnarök, Fenrir is foretold to kill Odin, fulfilling the prophecy of destruction.
In Norse mythology, Fenrir is a monstrous wolf born of Loki, destined to bring chaos.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Fenrir comes from Old Norse and probably links to fen meaning 'marsh' and the ending -rir meaning 'dweller' or 'wolf'. A helpful way to remember Fenrir is to think of him as a 'marsh wolf', a wild, dangerous beast from the bogs, which fits the story of the monster who will kill Odin.