víðfeðmu

Víðfeðmu is a mythological figure from Norse sagas. She is described as a giantess, or jotnar, who is immensely powerful and possesses a vast, sprawling nature. The name itself, Víðfeðmu, is often interpreted as "wide-embracing" or "far-reaching," reflecting her immense size and influence. She is not a primary deity or a consistently recurring character in the same way as Odin or Thor, but her presence in the mythology serves to illustrate the scale and power of the primordial forces that existed before and alongside the Aesir and Vanir gods. Her story is primarily found in the Eddas, where she is sometimes depicted as an antagonist or a force that the gods must contend with. The concept of Víðfeðmu contributes to the rich tapestry of Norse cosmology, emphasizing the immense and often untamed nature of the universe as understood by the ancient Norse people.