Norse mythology
Ullr
The Archer of the Snowy Wastes
- Mythology
- Norse mythology
- Parents
- Sif
- Group
- Aesir
- Appears in
- The Nine Worlds and Yggdrasil
- Places
- Asgard
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Ullr is the archer and skier of the snowbound wilds, son of Sif and stepson of Thor. He glides over mountains on bone skis or a magic shield, bow in hand, master of the hunt and of single combat. Snorri names him a god so fair and warlike that he is good to invoke in a duel. Saxo and the skalds hint at a time when Ullr ruled in Odin's place. Dozens of Norwegian and Swedish place names like Ullensaker and Ullevi mark his old worship. Oaths were sworn on his ring, binding combatants to honor.
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The Nine Worlds and Yggdrasil
Chapter 1
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ullr?
- Ullr is the archer and skier of the snowbound wilds, son of Sif and stepson of Thor. He glides over mountains on bone skis or a magic shield, bow in hand, master of the hunt and of single combat. Snorri names him a god so fair and warlike that he is good to invoke in a duel.
- Which mythology does Ullr belong to?
- Ullr belongs to Norse mythology.
- Which stories does Ullr appear in?
- Ullr appears in The Nine Worlds and Yggdrasil, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.
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