Fenrir
monstrous wolf in Norse mythology
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Summary
Fenrir is a warg[1]. Fenrir draws 15,303 Wikipedia views per month (warg category, ranking #1 of 3).[2]
Key Facts
- Father: Loki[3]
- Mother: Angrboða[4]
- Child: Sköll[5], Hati Hróðvitnisson[6]
- Sex or gender: male organism[7]
- Instance of: Norse mythical character[8], eschatological figure[9]
- Killed by: Víðarr[10]
- Part of: Norse mythology[11]
- Commons category: Fenrir[12]
- Cause of death: combat[13]
- Topic's main category: Category:Fenrir[14]
- Commons gallery: Fenrir[15]
- Worshipped by: Norse mythology[16]
- Manner of death: killing[17]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[18], Prose Edda[19], Poetic Edda[20]
- Name in native language: Fenrir[21]
- Sibling: Jörmungandr[22], Hel[23], Nari[24], Váli[25], Sleipnir[26]
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Influence
Things named for Fenrir include Fenrir Greyback[27], a werewolves in Harry Potter[28]; Fenrir[29], a moon of Saturn[30]; and Fenrir Valley[31], a valley[32].
Why It Matters
Fenrir has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] Fenrir is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
Entities named for Fenrir include Fenrir Greyback[27], a werewolves in Harry Potter[28]; Fenrir[29], a moon of Saturn[30]; and Fenrir Valley[31], a valley[32].
FAQs
Who were Fenrir's parents?
Fenrir's father was Loki[3]. Fenrir's mother was Angrboða[4].