Ægir
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English
Etymology
Proper noun
Ægir
- (Norse mythology) A giant and king of the sea, personifying the power thereof. He is the son of Fornjótr, and the brother of Logi and Kári. He has nine daughters — the billow maidens — by his wife, Rán, namely: Bára, Blóðughadda, Bylgja, Dúfa, Hefring, Himinglæva, Hrönn, Kólga, and Unnr.
Faroese
Etymology
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Ægir m
- (Norse mythology) Ægir (king of the sea)
- a male given name
Usage notes
- son of Ægir: Ægisson
- daughter of Ægir: Ægisdóttir
Declension
| Singular | |
| Indefinite | |
| Nominative | Ægir |
| Accusative | Ægir |
| Dative | Ægi |
| Genitive | Ægis |
Icelandic
Etymology
Pronunciation
Noun
Ægir m
- Ægir (king of the sea in Norse mythology)
- a male given name
Declension
Old Norse
Etymology
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Proper noun
Ægir m
- Ægir (king of the sea in Norse mythology)