ull
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A young Ull gracefully skis down a snowy slope, his bow slung across his back.
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.
A young Ull gracefully skis down a snowy slope, his bow slung across his back.
Noun
- (Norse mythology) one of the Aesir known for his beauty and skill with bow and skis; son of Sif and stepson of Thor