Hraeslvegr

By Crusader1307

In Norse Mythology, many Gods and Goddesses are associated with Nature and it’s functioning. We know from other Cultures that these are ‘’Creation’’ or ‘’Elemental’’ Beings (Forces). The Norse saw Hraesvelgr as The ‘’Lord of The Winds’’ and of all creatures that lived in the sky and air. As such, The Norse viewed Him as a giant Eagle of all White color. So massive, that when Hraeslvegr spread His wings and ‘’flapped’’ the very air was maintained as well as wind. Often Norse Seamen would make offering to Hraesvelgr prior to sailing (as wind was needed to journey over the Seas). If angered, Hraesvelgr could produce such winds as to both ‘’drive the snows’’ or cause great storms (on sea and land). Destruction of this nature was often seen as Hraesvelgr’s ‘’displeasure’’.