Björn

Old Norse: Björn
Meaning: "Bear"

 

1. a name of Thor
2. a warrior or king


1.
In the end-listing of Snorri's Skáldskaparmál, Björn appears as a name of the thunder-god Thor.

Prose Edda: Skáldskaparmál


2.
Björn was a warrior or king, who rode the steed Blakkr.

Prose Edda: Skáldskaparmál LXXII

 

 

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