langr

Langr refers to a mythical figure in Old Norse mythology. Often depicted as a giant, Langr is primarily mentioned in the Poetic Edda, a collection of Old Norse heroic and mythological poems. Details about Langr's specific role or deeds are scarce within the surviving texts. Scholars suggest that the name itself might be derived from an Old Norse word meaning "long" or "tall," further reinforcing the giant association. While not a central deity or a prominent character in the major sagas, Langr represents a type of primordial being that existed alongside the gods and other mythological creatures in the Norse cosmology. The limited mentions of Langr highlight the vastness and complexity of the Norse mythological landscape, where numerous beings populated the ancient worldviews. Further interpretation of Langr's nature and significance relies on comparative mythology and linguistic analysis of the available textual fragments.