svellesvelge

Svellesvelge was a mythical figure in Old Norse literature and folklore, specifically in the Poetic Edda and Prose Edda, two medieval Icelandic manuscripts. The name is derived from the Old Norse words "svel" (meaning "cool" or "chill") and "vesr" (meaning "chooser" or "discerner").

According to the Eddas, Svellesvelge was a goddess who resided in the land of Niflheim, known as the land of cold and mist. She was associated with the primordial forces of the universe, particularly the icy and watery elements of creation. Svellesvelge's role was to choose and select the characteristics of the living beings that would inhabit the world.

Lack of detailed descriptions in the Eddas makes it difficult to determine the extent of Svellesvelge's powers and influences in Old Norse mythology. However, her connection to the forces of creation and her role as a chooser suggest she played an integral part in shaping the world and its inhabitants.

Some theories speculate that Svellesvelge was either the wife or companion of the giant Vindlenir and may have had a hand in the creation of the first earth. Other theories place her as a individual goddess or mentioned in rhyme with the god regarding the clad annal conducive formula ges elev.IsNullOr