Also called Thjazi, Thiazi, Þjassi.
Their story
Þjazi, in eagle form, seized Loki and would only let him go if he lured Iðunn and her apples out of Asgard. Without the apples the gods grew grey and old, and they forced Loki to fetch her back as a falcon, carrying Iðunn as a nut. Þjazi chased them as an eagle, but the gods lit a fire of wood shavings at the walls, his feathers caught and he was killed. As part of the settlement with his daughter Skaði, Odin threw Þjazi's eyes into the sky as two stars.
Best times to give to them
- on starry nights
- in the mountains
What they like being given
- an apple left in the wild
- respect shown to eagles and birds of prey
How to honour them
- Look for the two stars in the night sky and remember Skaði's father.
- Remember that the gods paid a price for his death, and reflect on making fair amends after harm.
How they can help you
- stories of consequence
- honouring fathers lost
Symbols
- an eagle
- Iðunn's apples
- two stars
- the hall Þrymheimr
Sources
- Prose Edda, Skáldskaparmál (Iðunn episode)
- Þjóðólfr of Hvinir, Haustlöng
- Poetic Edda, Hárbarðsljóð 19
- Poetic Edda, Grímnismál 11