Margulf
Margulf is a legendary figure in Northern European folklore, often described as a border-wolf or frontier guardian. The name is usually explained as a compound of Old Norse elements marg- meaning boundary or border and ulfr meaning wolf. In various sources, Margulf is associated with frontier districts and border crossings, sometimes acting as a guardian, other times as a raider.
Attestations and variants: The figure appears in a small number of medieval manuscript fragments and in later
Legend and symbolism: The border motif is central to Margulf in most tellings. He is linked to
Cultural impact: In modern fantasy literature and role-playing games, Margulf appears as a legendary figure or