Kjallakr

Kjallakr is a figure from Norse mythology. Information about Kjallakr is primarily found in the Skaldskaparmal, a part of the Prose Edda written by Snorri Sturluson. Kjallakr is mentioned as one of the many sons of Thjazi, a frost giant. Thjazi was a significant adversary of the gods, particularly Odin, and was killed by them. Kjallakr's lineage connects him to the Jotnar, the race of giants who often clashed with the Æsir, the gods.

The context in which Kjallakr is named often relates to mythological genealogies or lists of powerful beings. While his father Thjazi plays a more prominent role in the myths, Kjallakr himself does not appear to be a central character in any major narrative. His significance lies mainly in his familial connection to Thjazi and his inclusion in the vast web of mythological relationships that Snorri Sturluson meticulously recorded. The Prose Edda serves as a crucial source for understanding these relationships and the complex pantheon of Norse deities and their associated beings.