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The name of a giant whom Thor carried across the Elivagar rivers. The giant’s toe froze during the trip, so Thor broke it off and threw it into the sky, where it became a star known as “Aurvandill’s Toe.”

Published On: August 22nd, 2025Last Updated: August 22nd, 2025

Aurvandill

Old Norse

Aurvandill

Name Meaning(s)

[potentially] Ray of light

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