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Skírnir is a Norse god and a messenger serving Frey. A thousand years ago his demigod son, Leif Erikson, was the captain of Viking explorers landed in North America before Christopher Columbus.
History
Skírnir was given the sword Sumarbrander by his master so that the lord of Alfheim may see the giantess Gerd. He would pass the sword on to his demigod son Leif Erikson , who would lose it after landing in what would become Boston, Massachusetts.
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard
The Sword of Summer
Skírnir's story with the sword of summer and who it came with to the new world is told to Magnus Chase by his uncle when taking him to find the sword at Longfellow Bridge.
Family
Demigod Children
Partner |
Children |
Thjodhild | Leif Erikson |
Trivia
- He was the second wielder of Sumarbrander after Frey before giving it to his son.
- His Greco-Roman equivalents Hermes/Mercury in terms of correspondence and pathfinder.
- His name Skírnir means Bright One.