Svarfadarr

Svarfadarr is a figure from Norse mythology, primarily mentioned in the Poetic Edda. He appears in the Hávamál, a collection of Old Norse wisdom poetry attributed to the god Odin. In stanza 13 of the Hávamál, Svarfadarr is listed among other beings who are said to be wise or skilled in certain ways. The specific nature of Svarfadarr's wisdom or skill is not elaborated upon in the text, leaving his exact role and significance open to interpretation. He is part of a larger list of individuals whose purported qualities are presented as examples of different kinds of knowledge or prowess. The context of his mention suggests he is a figure recognized for some form of understanding or ability within the Norse cultural worldview, though the details have been lost to time. Like many figures in early Norse literature, specific biographical or mythological details about Svarfadarr are scarce, and his presence serves mainly to add depth to the list of wise beings in the Hávamál.