Suttung

Suttung is a figure from Norse mythology, primarily known as a giant and the possessor of the Mead of Poetry. He was the son of the giant Gilling and his wife. Suttung's father was killed by the dwarves Fjalar and Galar, who then brewed a mead from Odin's brother, Kvasir, and offered it to Suttung as compensation. Suttung hid this mead in a cave on Hnitbjorg, guarded by his daughters, Hrund and Gulin. The Mead of Poetry was said to grant wisdom and poetic skill to anyone who drank it. Odin, seeking this mead, eventually devised a plan to obtain it. He tricked Suttung's servant, Baugi, and then seduced one of Suttung's daughters. After a series of transformations and elaborate maneuvers, Odin managed to drink all the mead, filling his throat and beak, and then flew back to Asgard. While Suttung's role is central to the myth of obtaining the Mead of Poetry, he himself is often depicted as a greedy and vengeful figure, determined to protect his prized possession. His story highlights the importance of wisdom and inspiration in Norse culture and the lengths to which gods and giants would go to acquire them.