Kylfings
Kylfings are a type of mythical creature found in Norse mythology, primarily referenced in the *Poetic Edda*, an anthology of Old Norse poetry compiled in Iceland. The term "kylfingr" (plural: kylfingar) appears in the poem *Hávamál*, attributed to the god Odin, where it is used to describe a type of serpent or dragon. The exact nature of kylfings remains ambiguous, as the term is not extensively detailed in surviving texts.
In *Hávamál* (stanza 143), Odin warns against drinking from a specific well, stating that it would lead
The term "kylfing" may derive from Old Norse roots meaning "serpent" or "creeping thing," reinforcing the idea
Due to their limited appearance in texts, kylfings are often discussed in relation to broader themes of