Álfröðull
Term and common kenning in Norse mythology / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Álfröðull (Old Norse "elf-beam",[1] "elf-disc"[2] or "elf-glory, elf-heaven"[3]) is a term and common kenning in Norse mythology. It is ambiguous, referring both to the sun-chariot of the sun goddess Sól (for example, Alfröðull is said to shine in Skírnismál, verse 4[4]) and to the rider (Sól herself). Álfröðull is pulled by two horses, Árvakr and Alsviðr. The chariot is pursued by the wolf Sköll. According to Norse mythology, prior to Ragnarök, Álfröðull will give birth to a daughter and after she is eaten by the wolf, the daughter will take her place.