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Frigg and Odin wagering upon Hliðskjálf in Grímnismál (1895) by Lorenz Frølich.

In Norse mythology, the Hliðskjálf (literally meaning the high seat with an expansive view) allowed Odin to see into all realms as well as listen to them.[1]

Upon the throne, Odin achieves seiðr (enhanced perception) which grants him omniscience. In reference to the myth, many thrones are said to be designed in imitation of the Hliðskjálf. Over time, the Hliðskjálf became an important symbol representing Odin's strength and wisdom.[2]

Poetic Edda

In Grímnismál, Odin and Frigg are both sitting in Hliðskjálf when they see their foster sons Agnarr and Geirröðr, one living in a cave with a giantess and the other a king. Frigg then made the accusation to her husband that Geirröðr was miserly and inhospitable toward guests, so after wagering with one another over the veracity of the statement, Odin set out to visit Geirröðr in order to settle the matter.

In Skírnismál, Freyr sneaks into Hliðskjálf when he looks into Jötunheimr and sees the beautiful giant maiden Gerðr, with whom he instantly falls in love.

Prose Edda

In Gylfaginning, Snorri mentions the high seat on four occasions. In the first instance he seems to refer to it rather as a dwelling place: "There is one abode called Hliðskjálf, and when Allfather sat in the high seat there, he looked out over the whole world and saw every man's acts, and knew all things which he saw."

However, later he explicitly refers to it as the high seat itself: "Another great abode is there, which is named Valaskjálf. Odin possesses that dwelling. The gods made it and thatched it with sheer silver, and in this hall is the Hliðskjálf, the high seat so called. Whenever Allfather sits in that seat, he surveys all lands."

The third mention made of Hliðskjálf is during Snorri's recounting of the wooing of Gerd, quoted by him from Skírnismál. Lastly, Snorri relates how Odin used the high seat to find Loki after he fled from the scene of his murder of Baldr.

It is described to be inside the throne room of Valaskjálf Orin's home. It said upon it that Odin looks upon his world.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Anders Andrén; Kristina Jennbert; Catharina Raudvere (2006). Old Norse Religion in Long-term Perspectives: Origins, Changes, and Interactions: an International Conference in Lund, Sweden. June 3-7, 2004. Nordic Academic Press. p. 378. ISBN 978-91-89116-81-8. Retrieved 2014-03-24.
  2. ^ "HLIÐSKJÁLF". Norse Mythology for Smart People. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  3. ^ Anderson, Rasmus (1884). Norse Mythology. S. C. Griggs. p. 231. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
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