Velaþa

Velaþa, also known as Velaþa the Wanderer, is a legendary figure from Old Norse mythology, appearing in the Poetic Edda, a collection of Old Norse poems. Velaþa is described as a giantess who is the daughter of the giant Thjazi and the giantess Thjod. She is known for her beauty and her ability to heal the wounded. Velaþa is also associated with the sea and is said to have the power to control the waves. In the poem "Völuspá," Velaþa is mentioned as one of the three giantesses who will give birth to the gods. She is also mentioned in the poem "Grímnismál," where she is described as a wise and powerful figure. Velaþa is a complex figure in Old Norse mythology, embodying both the power of nature and the ability to heal and protect. Her story continues to be a source of inspiration and fascination for scholars and enthusiasts of Old Norse mythology.