Definition

Proper noun (Norse mythology): One of the Æsir gods, recognized for his attractiveness and proficiency in archery and skiing; the son of the goddess Sif and the stepson of the god Thor.

Usage Notes

• "Ull" is a proper noun referring to a specific deity from Norse mythology.
• It is typically used in historical, mythological, or literary contexts.
• The name is often preceded by the title "god" or referenced within lists of the Æsir.

Examples

• In the Prose Edda, Ull is described as a god skilled in skiing.
• Scholars note that Ull was invoked by duelists for victory.
• The god Ull, stepson of Thor, had his own dwelling place called Ydalir.

Advanced Usage

• Ull's ship: A kenning (poetic metaphor) in Old Norse skaldic poetry for "shield," referencing a myth where Ull used his shield as a vessel.
• Ullr: An alternate and more common spelling of the name in Old Norse sources.

Variants and Related Words

• Ullr: The standard Old Norse form of the name.
• Uller: A variant spelling sometimes found in older English texts.
• Ullin: A rare poetic variant.

Synonyms

• (None that are exact. He is a unique mythological figure. In contexts describing his attributes, one might use phrases like "the ski-god" or "the bow-god.")

Related Concepts

• Æsir: The principal pantheon of gods in Norse mythology, to which Ull belongs.
• Sif: The goddess, Ull's mother.
• Thor: The thunder god, Ull's stepfather.
• Skadi: A goddess associated with skiing, mountains, and hunting, with whom Ull is sometimes compared or linked.

Noun

1. (Norse mythology) one of the Aesir known for his beauty and skill with bow and skis; son of Sif and stepson of Thor