Also called Ull, Uller, Ollerus.
Their story
Very little of Ullr's story survives, though place names across Norway and Sweden suggest he was once widely worshipped. Snorri says he is Sif's son and Thor's stepson, so good at archery and skiing that no one can match him. The Atlakviða mentions swearing oaths on Ullr's ring.
Best times to give to them
- the first snow
- midwinter
- before a hunt, shoot or ski trip
- when swearing an oath
What they like being given
- a drink of ale or mead, or hot spiced apple juice
- yew or pine sprigs
- an arrow
- bread
- a ring used for oaths
How to honour them
- Say a word to him before any winter sport or archery practice.
- Keep an arrow or a sprig of yew on your altar.
- Take a mindful walk in the snow in his name.
- Swear any serious promise on a ring set aside for the purpose.
How they can help you
- safety in winter sports
- skill in archery
- focus and precision
- keeping oaths
- endurance in winter
Symbols
- the bow
- skis
- the shield
- yew trees
- his hall Ýdalir
Ullr seems to have been important in older times, but most of his myths are lost.
More Norse gods
- Odin The Allfather, seeker of wisdom
- Thor The Thunderer, protector of gods and people
- Freyr Lord of the harvest, giver of peace and plenty
- Njörðr Lord of the harbour, the wind and the sea
- Tyr The one-handed god of justice and oaths
- Heimdall Watchman of the gods at the rainbow bridge
- Baldr The shining one, beloved of all
- Bragi God of poetry, skald of Valhalla