Norse mythology
Brisingamen
The dazzling necklace of the goddess Freya, forged by four dwarves, stolen by Loki and fought over by Loki and Heimdall.
Brisingamen, the necklace of the Brisings, is the treasure of the goddess Freya. A late tale from the Flateyjarbók, Sörla þáttr, says four dwarves forged it, among them Dvalin, and that Freya won it by spending a night with each of them; Loki then stole it at Odin's command. Snorri's Skáldskaparmál recalls Heimdall fighting Loki for it, both in the shape of seals. In the poem Thrymskvida, when Thor and Loki ask Freya to marry the giant Thrym so that Mjolnir can be recovered, her fury makes the necklace burst; Thor then wears it himself, disguised as the bride.
Quick questions
What is Brisingamen?
The dazzling necklace of the goddess Freya, forged by four dwarves, stolen by Loki and fought over by Loki and Heimdall.
Which mythology does Brisingamen belong to?
Brisingamen belongs to Norse mythology.
Who made Brisingamen?
Dvalin made Brisingamen.
Who owns Brisingamen?
Freya owns Brisingamen.
Who guards Brisingamen?
Heimdall guards Brisingamen.
Who goes looking for Brisingamen?
In the myths, Loki goes looking for Brisingamen.
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