Also called Fire-wrinkled.
Their story
When the gods could not push Baldr's great ship Hringhorni into the sea for his funeral, they sent to Jötunheimr for Hyrrokkin. She came riding a wolf with vipers for reins, and with one push sent the ship off its rollers so hard that fire flew and the earth shook. Thor was so angry he reached for his hammer, but the gods pleaded for her.
Best times to give to them
- at a funeral
- when help comes from an unexpected quarter
What they like being given
- thanks given to those who help without being kin
- a small wolf figure left on a funeral or memorial altar
How to honour them
- Thank someone unlikely who helped you in a hard time.
- Remember that the gods themselves had to ask a giantess for help at their saddest hour.
How they can help you
- accepting unexpected help
- grief rituals
Symbols
- a wolf ridden with vipers for reins
- the ship Hringhorni
- rollers struck with fire
Known from Snorri and a single skaldic verse.
Sources
- Prose Edda, Gylfaginning 49