Hrðmund

Hrðmund is a figure from Norse mythology, known primarily from the Poetic Edda, a collection of Old Norse poems. He is a jötunn, or giant, and is mentioned in the poem "Hymiskviða," where he is described as a son of the giant Hymir. Hrðmund is notable for his role in the poem, where he is one of the giants who challenge the gods to a contest of strength. The gods, led by Odin, accept the challenge and engage in a fierce battle with the giants. In the end, the gods emerge victorious, and Hrðmund is among the giants who are slain. The poem "Hymiskviða" is significant in Norse mythology as it provides one of the earliest and most detailed accounts of the conflict between the gods and the giants. Hrðmund's name means "hard-mannered" or "hard-hearted," reflecting his fierce and formidable nature as a giant. Despite his brief appearance in the Poetic Edda, Hrðmund remains an intriguing figure in Norse mythology, embodying the raw power and ferocity of the jötunnar.