요툰

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Description

서리 거인족. 신들보다 먼저 존재했으며, 아스가르드와 끊임없이 대립한다. 이미르의 후손으로, 거대한 체구와 원소의 힘을 가졌다. 토르의 주적이다.

Origin & Background

Jötunn is a word meaning 'giant' in Old Norse, and they are beings widely found in Norse mythology. They are distinguished from divine beings such as the Aesir and Vanir, but their power and abilities are comparable to theirs. The story of the origin of the Jötunn begins in the primordial chaos Ginnungagap, where the process of the birth of the first giant, Ymir, is recounted.

The Legend

In Norse mythology, Jötunn are depicted as giants and often appear as adversaries of the Aesir and Vanir. However, some of them marry gods or interact non-hostilely. Jötunn have an influence on the natural world and are sometimes considered gods of natural elements. For example, Hraesvelgr creates the wind, and Jörð is described as a fertile being with the ability to give birth to plants and animals.

In Popular Culture

During Ragnarök, the Jötunn from Jötunheim and the dead from Helheim attack the gods, and the fire giants led by Surtr play a role in igniting fire in the final stages of Ragnarök. This leads to the story of both the gods and the Jötunn dying in a large-scale battle.

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