The Messed Up Origins™ of Fenrir, Son of Loki | Norse Mythology Explained - Jon Solo

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» 9:20 - Ragnarök
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» Jackson Crawford - Wolves in Norse Mythology • Wolves in Norse Mythology
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[@seekabs]

Can’t believe you let this slide without a “bite the hand that feeds you” pun.

[@Shappire0926]

Oooooo, I get it 😆

[@ziggzagg8878]

Hes too original for that. If he would have said that it would have been cheesy as hell and would have been extremely cringe.

[@thomasford2032]

I'm pretty sure that's where the phrase comes from.

[@humphrey4187]

I don't believe so because fenrir was tricked and had a right to bite off the hand

[@ThurpOfficial]

666 likes time to ruin that

[@mistingwolf]

So Fenrir is actually the victim who was demonized and punished for something he didn't do until he was put into a situation where he was forced to be violent?

[@wesleyforrester7748]

Correct, he was straight vibing till Odin decided to lock him up.

[@ToshitheWolf]

yup!

[@sir_earl_grey_5530]

Kind of but the thing with norse mythology is you can't out run fate

[@marthlink5015]

All of Loki's children were, and when you check much of the mythology of the Aesir they are kind've assholes that swindle, cheat, and murder for close to no reason. They see themselves as better than any and everything in all the 9 realms and technically they even kill Ymir for no good reason.

[@Zubstep1315]

They created their own fate by trying to avoid it

[@theholyswordescanor9225]

I’ve heard an interpretation that says that Tyr befriended Fenrir while feeding him. And that Tyr’s willingness to put his hand in Fenrir’s mouth was the reason he agreed to be tied up. That also explained the reason Tyr kept a straight face while the other gods laughed, as he was sad that he betrayed his friend not because he lost his hand. As always another great video. Love these

[@antilikka]

Yea, I’m danish and this is the version I heard too

[@tijanamilenkovic3425]

@@antilikka what do you think about The Messed Up Origins of Puppy In My Pocket Adventures In Pocketville, Monster In My Pocket or My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic

[@chrisriggio1996]

did he also not return and still feed him after losing his hand while fenrir was still bound?

[@wesleyforrester7748]

If you think about it, that makes it more messed up, putting him in a situation where he has to bite off his only friends hand. I like to think Tyr was the one who freed him when ragnorok starts lol

[@charlesvitanza8867]

This is the version I'm familiar with as well and it kinda makes Tyr look like the dick in the whole situation.

[@joejaboy]

A common occurence with prophecies in various mythologies that I have noticed is that they often become self-fulfilling. That is, the ones who become aware of the prophecy and/or wish to change its outcome end up taking the exact actions that lead to the fulfillment of the prophecy. Could be a good idea for a video.

[@EmeraldEyes1776]

There's a saying, "a man often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it."

[@DneilB007]

I’ve wondered if that’s not the point. If the Aesir don’t betray Fenrir but rather raise him to be loyal to them, does he cause pain and heartbreak at Ragnarok by dying while killing Jormungandr - the pain & heartbreak being that of losing a friend?

[@Jon_EL]

Yeah Oedapus is the one i always think of.

[@jensenrogers6611]

For everyone saying that the Aesir got what was coming to them for being jerks to Fenrir, let me share something that a Norse-Pagan friend of mine shared with me. Ragnarok was ultimately unavoidable. The gods knew it, and the beings that Jon has previously mentioned from Norse lore who basically spun the complete history of the cosmos in its entirety, also knew it. Fenrir and everyone else involved was going to play a specific role no matter what happened. The gods could only stall it, not stop it. Furthermore, at least according to Norse-Pagans (and just about everyone else), the end of the world hasn't come yet. Ragnarok hasn't happened yet. So the Aesir haven't got "what's coming to them" yet because Baldur ain't dead yet, Fenrir ain't free yet, and anything else preceding Ragnarok hasn't happened...YET! Dun-dun-DUUUUUUUN!!!

[@UnholyWrath3277]

It's the defining trait of mythologies really. The genre of Greek tragedy became so popular is bled thru to most mythologies over the years.

[@infinitumneo840]

I can see the wolf nature in Gunther. He's a wolf in Gunther's puppy clothes.

[@goffrd137]

6th

[@kasatka3690]

Fenrir deserves more attention! 🐺

[@wesleyforrester7748]

As a pagan who worships him, I absolutely agree!

[@SwoleWolfHasAHandlebarMustache]

YEAH 💪🐺👍

[@OnurTheXbot]

Tyr was the only one Fenrir trusted out of the Aesir, and it must’ve been very hard for Tyr to betray his friend.

[@Spineless-Lobster]

Fenrir is probably one of my favourite characters in any mythology. I always enjoy hearing his story!

[@ejbecker8527]

Seeing this thumbnail makes me want a video on the werewolf myth

[@casparjackson4075]

Do ittttttt

[@SwoleWolfHasAHandlebarMustache]

Same😏 💪🐺👍

[@JonSolo]

... not a bad idea 👀

[@deeptabarua5997]

I feel sorry for Fenrir, he was minding his own business when they did this, they actually tied their own noose.

[@runehvedrungsson7892]

Yeah, the Aesir have always been pretty goog in creating their own enemies

[@jensenrogers6611]

For everyone saying that the Aesir got what was coming to them for being jerks to Fenrir, let me share something that a Norse-Pagan friend of mine shared with me. Ragnarok was ultimately unavoidable. The gods knew it, and the beings that Jon has previously mentioned from Norse lore who basically spun the complete history of the cosmos in its entirety, also knew it. Fenrir and everyone else involved was going to play a specific role no matter what happened. The gods could only stall it, not stop it. Furthermore, at least according to Norse-Pagans (and just about everyone else), the end of the world hasn't come yet. Ragnarok hasn't happened yet. So the Aesir haven't got "what's coming to them" yet because Baldur ain't dead yet, Fenrir ain't free yet, and anything else preceding Ragnarok hasn't happened...YET! Dun-dun-DUUUUUUUN!!!

[@snsi2977]

When I was reading and lerning about norse mythology and Icelandic saga in school I found that most if not all of the gods fsted were because the heard a prophecy or saw a vision and tried to prevent their own fates and thus doomed themselves

[@XxEmpty_EscapexX693]

​@@jensenrogers6611 copy pasting spammer alert

[@DangerErin]

Could you do a Messed Up Origins on Japanese and Hindu pantheons, particularly deities like Tsukyomi for Japanese or Ravana for Hindu

[@taylorhunt4104]

I second that.

[@rubaiashek1491]

I third that

[@GanjaGuardian]

Yes Please

[@sphagetitties]

I fourth(fifth?) that

[@albittobabu3389]

Ravana why?

[@datura7040]

Two points. One: I love wolves. They are my favorite animal so Fenrir is one of my favorite myths. Two: Preventing a prophecy, often leads to it coming true

[@SwoleWolfHasAHandlebarMustache]

Thank you💪🐺👍

[@ashleyplace7395]

I would’ve raised the pup even if he were to destroy my house in 20 years. Maybe it could rewrite the prophecy.

[@CieJe.Alexander]

Playing the what if game; maybe you are going to be trapped in your house while its burning/flooding/crumbling around you,, and he destroys your house to, free you, and pull you, (or yours) to safety! Or to stop an enemy inside, who's out to kill you! Or it might not even be 'your' house in the future. Prophecies are funny things. And _always_ missing the most pertinent details. Like "this person will someday burn you," omitting "...to carterize a wound, and save your life."

[@Lupinemancer87]

Technically, Angrboda wasn't a giantess, as she was a human-sized Jotunn. Also, Garm is a seperate entity to Fenris, who's the Norse version of Cerberus, as he's a dog that guards the entrance to Helheim, the realm of the dead.

[@kairou_mikael]

I like to think Garmr and Fenrir are like twins in a way... like those people who look a lot like each other but aren't blood related... hel I made my version of Fenrir and Garmr identical twins with opposing genders and personalities... as for Skoll and Hati, they look similar enough to their father for people to confuse them is what my head cannon is

[@terrancetegeler2372]

Jotun are giants by race. A human sized jotun is still a jotun or giant. Just as a short human is still a human by race and not a dwarf which according to myths and fantasy is a completely different race from human.

[@Lupinemancer87]

@@kairou_mikael Well, they are both Jotnar in the shape of animals. One being a giantic wolf, one being a vicious dog, but they aren't really related.

[@Lupinemancer87]

@@terrancetegeler2372 Jotnar are neither a race, nor giants. They are a family of gods, like the Aesir and Vanir, only they were gods of chaos. They do come in many shapes and sizes, from animal-shaped, to troll-like and yes, giant even in size. But they are not a race of giants, just because a select few are larger then average. So they are not "Giants by Race". Angrboda was human-sized, so she was not a giant.

[@kairou_mikael]

@@Lupinemancer87 yeah but like I said they might just look similar

[@munchcat]

Gotta love self fulfilling prophecies! Easy to forget that this wasn't always a common trope. The idea that a person's reaction to fear can be what brings the very thing they fear is an important lesson.

[@Bushwhacker-so4yk]

This story is a lot more heartbreaking than most people realize, both for Fenrir and for Tyr. I think Neil Gaiman nails this in his retelling.

[@lindatory1886]

Heh

[@m3rrys0ngstr3ss]

I do wish the MCU did more with Loki having children, it would make for an interesting dynamic.

[@sigynfoxy69]

Imagine seeing angerboda or sigyn, oh if only dreams could come true 🥺

[@lenastorm6280]

Well, they did show Sleipnir, Fenrir and Hela... But unfortunatley they just weren't his children. And they left out Jörmungandr. (Wich is a shame, because he would have looked awesome!) Seriously, I would have loved to see MCU-Loki interact with his children! ):

[@tijanamilenkovic3425]

@@sigynfoxy69 what do you think about The Messed Up Origins of these for Anime Explained series Code Geass Soul Eater Bleach Inuyasha My Bride Is A Mermaid Yu Yu Hakusho Ranma ½ Dragon Ball Naruto Shippuden My Hero Academia Attack On Titan Overlord Sword Art Online Tokyo Ghoul Shaman King Demon Slayer Kimetsu No Yaiba To Your Eternity Records Of Ragnarok Sarazanmai Roses Of Versaille Sailor Moon Puella Magi Magica Madoka Yuki Yuna Is The Hero Pichi Pichi Mermaid Melody Jo Jo's Bizzare Adventures Rosario + Vampire Kanokon Highschool D x D Senran Kagura Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Nadia The Secrets Of Blue Water Death Note Samurai Champloo Future Diary Higurashi When They Cry Umineko When They Cry Hunter x Hunter Neon Genesis Evangelion Excel Saga Your Name Pom Poko Spirited Away Princess Mononoke My Neighbour Totoro Spider Riders So I Am A Spider, So What? Heaven's Design Team Petshop Of Horrors Beyblade Bakugan Yu Gi Oh Yo Kai Watch Digimon Pokemon Nexomon Temtem Kingdom Hearts

[@tijanamilenkovic3425]

@@lenastorm6280 what do you think about The Messed Up Origins of Gravity Falls

[@sigynfoxy69]

@@tijanamilenkovic3425 i- I know only a few there and most is from Japanese culture, not sure if half of them has a messed up backstory unless its a myth of some sorts that was made into an anime.

[@rethundralegna4138]

I wish history, literature and myths taught in school are this thorough and this interesting. No sleeping in class, for sure.

[@nickgennady]

School system is run by woman who don’t understand males.

[@hook_electric4279]

@@nickgennady what?

[@The-Creeper69]

4:49 *sleepy doggo face*

[@NOSKCAJ56]

In all honesty, I probably couldn't kill Fennrir. I like wolves to much.

[@Motivationalwisdomspeech]

I would help odin kill em

[@LadySamurai88]

Same. Wolf is my spirit animal.

[@sean7rayo539]

@@LadySamurai88 mines is… idk eagle 😂 all I have is 7Rayo

[@NOSKCAJ56]

@@LadySamurai88 same lol

[@andrewkendy5864]

They were one of my favourite animals

[@wendychavez5348]

Gunther's yawn when you said "I love dogs" was epic! And yes, I can absolutely see that he's descended from Fenris Wolf. The adorable side of the family.

[@The_Nightsong]

I only think of the broody and angsty Tevinter-elf when hearing the name Fenris 😍😍😍 and as a Swede, I am filled with an odd feeling of pride whenever our mythology is mentioned ^_^

[@NansJns]

As you were listing the items used to make the final rope that binds Fenrir, I had the sudden thought that I'd heard it before. A quick check confirmed that it was referenced in Peter S. Beagle's novel "The Last Unicorn", by the witch Mommy Fortuna, who says the only rope that can bind a unicorn would be the rope the old gods used to bind the Fenris-Wolf, and she lists the ingredients. Although she said the "meowing of a cat" rather than a cat's footsteps. She then says that since they have none of the items nor dwarfs to weave them, they'll have to make do with cold iron. So how about that, I'd heard a little bit about this a long time ago and didn't realize it!

[@crimsonffire]

I'd love to see how of Loki's children's stories. Shouldn't have locked him up poor wolf

[@undercoverfangirl5491]

They shouldn’t have done that to any of Loki’s children. But because they did all that they got stronger and were able to get revenge and rescue their father.

[@nakamasheart5845]

"Worry not though his son avenged him" I'm on Fenrir's side-

[@thatpanda7199]

"He promises he won't eat the sun or the king of the gods because he's a very good boy" What a coincidence, Fenrir said the exact same thing. I mean... what are the odds of that?

[@taekwongurl]

Fenrir's story is my favorite story from Norse mythology. I don't care that he eats the world and ends humanity, or whatever.

[@crowkiller0668]

We have a family dog(standard schnauzer) who we named Fenris. He looks like a cute version of a world-ending wolf.

[@sigynfoxy69]

YESS!! I FELT MY HEART JUMP SO BADLY! I LOVE YOUR NORSE MYTHOLOGY VIDEOS 😭

[@CozyHobbit31]

Ooh! I'm excited! Edit: Great video as always, Jon! I love learning more about mythology and fables from you.

[@TheScarletAlchemist]

Not sure if it's just me, but every time you said Fenrir my brain said "Grayback" 😹

[@jaqjynx]

I like to look at my sausage doggo and imagine him as a wolf. A wolf with stubby wee legs.

[@chickenfoot87]

As a bearded lady I resent being told I don't exist in nature.....

[@hikolicious]

Right? Hirsutism is a thing.

[@tijanamilenkovic3425]

@@hikolicious what do you think about The Messed Up Origins of Chthulhu as a start of the new series Lovecraft Explained

[@deeptabarua5997]

@chickenfoot87 I am extremely sorry for his ignorant dismissal of your existence

[@DiBltz]

Well it is old norse

[@mundane2macabre]

You don't

[@MrJuggalo909]

Can't lie. I've been binge watching your stuff man. Well done and I'm really enjoying it. Thank you!

[@Athithan_2000]

4:44 That’s the cutest I ever se-oh it’s a pug..

[@xHOTxCHOCOxFUDGEx]

When you said, "When he opens his jaws, the top of his mouth is said to touch the sky, while his lower mouth touches the ground," the face I made was similar to Keenan's "Oh my God! Am I in a palace?!" face in that olive garden snl sketch.

[@Foreverchris01]

@Jon Solo. Please when you are done with Norse mythos, and the story of the next Zodiac Constellations, please do the story of Helen of Troy. We really want the accurate version so that all doubting disputes will be put to an end.

[@yousefhesham1557]

According to AC:Valhalla, Odin made an oath to his adopted brother "loki" that he will never spill his blood. And so loki called on this oath when odin was going to slay fenrir when was a pup. And thus odin agreed to spare him under the condition that fenrir stays in lyngvi.

[@SpookyRuby280]

Fenrir's story gives me no reason to dislike him. I feel it's more of a parallel to the cowardice of man than a story of triumph over a beast.

[@kiwisaraphim6622]

If I got my hand bitten off by Fenrir I would expect a day named after me too

[@gusjerge9539]

I’d just treat him the same as any other sentient being, so he wouldn’t have a reason to want to kill me lol

[@Lostcausemookie]

"Floss mode" got me crying rn 😂😂

[@VaporeAnne]

Props to Tyr always for caring for Fenrir who was essentially a child.

[@QueenShanine]

Son of Loki? I only knew Fenrir as the craze werewolf from Harry Potter. Interesting!

[@heatherturner2366]

Question is how many of his children did he father and how many did he mother

[@sigynfoxy69]

@@the_raven667 he had Sleipnir with Svadilfari, fenrir, jormungandr and hel with his first wife angerboda and narfi and vali with his second wife sigyn. I agree he sure loved his partners.

[@sigynfoxy69]

@@heatherturner2366 mother: 1 Father: 5

[@heatherturner2366]

@@sigynfoxy69 which one is the one who's guts are used to keep Loki tied

[@sigynfoxy69]

@@the_raven667 can I ask why he would even do that?!

[@mleighqs]

My brother loves wolves so there is no way he could kill it. Give him a time out for being a naughty boy now that's another story :) . Great vid Jon.

[@heidehho6191]

that puppy can burn down my house 3 lives over. wolf pups are so enchanting

[@kwabenaasante757]

I have been waiting so long for another video man thx keep it coming

[@bjornjernskjold8631]

Jon solo i want to thank you. As a norse pagan i see our runes taken and used by racist and we get lumped in the same category *sometimes* When people like you have a audience like you do, you reach the truth out to people who don't know and in turn protect a culture thats very alive and open. Freyjas love to you jon solo thank you so much.

[@jmbiiesq]

Another outstanding and educational video - and the sponsors jewelry is gorgeous

[@darriendastar3941]

Really enjoyed this.

[@gingaddict]

When I was watching Thor Ragnarok with my dad and he saw Fenir for the first time, he said 'Wow - that's a big dog!' lol

[@SwoleWolfHasAHandlebarMustache]

That's so cute 💪🐺👍

[@AJKing-vc8mp]

Ooh. Actually I wanted to ask Jon and my fellow mythology/history fans, what everyone thought of Record of Ragnarok, the anime like series on Netflix. Without giving any spoilers, I will say you see appearances from many dieties across various cultures. Would love to hear people's thoughts on this.

[@loneronin6813]

Aesir: "This cute little pupper will grow up to destroy all you hold dear and bring an end to the world. He must be killed." (Holds up baby Fenrir.) Me: "You know, everything I own isn't such a big deal." (Snuggles adorable world-ending wolf-pup.)

[@24masked]

Love your content 🐐🐐

[@kingkermit7323]

So Loki has two animal children. One is a horse and the other is a canine. Did we just accidentally discover the origins of furries ?

[@niapurdue230]

Three, he also has a snake

[@kingkermit7323]

@@niapurdue230 Oh lord now their will be a bigger chance of furries now. Also thanks for reminding me that I almost forgot

[@niapurdue230]

Surprise

[@antilikka]

He also gave birth to an eight-legged horse, yes you read that right 😅

[@niapurdue230]

OSP's video on Loki is so good!

[@tayloredwards4968]

Please do a video on Wonder Woman and the Amazons

[@CieJe.Alexander]

The Amazons of myth, and legend are centuries old. Wonder Woman is less traditional, going back to only _around_ three quarters of a century... But it would be interesting.

[@emilyhunt8361]

Can't wait to get some merch!!

[@ana84096]

I literally got rayon headphones because of the way you advertised them. And I love them!

[@darriushills10]

What about the eight legged steed that was Loki’s kid and Odin’s personal horse?

[@owenoulton9312]

You mean Sleipnir, whose mother was Loki in drag?

[@darriushills10]

@@owenoulton9312 correct

[@undercoverfangirl5491]

@@owenoulton9312 I don’t think he was in drag at that time. Pretty sure he transformed into a female horse and then got pregnant.

[@tempestshadowheart2073]

I could not hurt such a cute pup I would literally let it burn my house down then give it a treat for being a good boy

[@arcriley1768]

What about me

[@pinkjellybean6295]

Always amazing

[@guslook3184]

Wow!! Set looks great👍

[@normac.1953]

🐶Gunther 😍 he's adorable ❣

[@SuperLordQ]

Me: “Ight Ima go kill that prophecy wolf.... damn it’s too cute.”

[@FyreTeGo]

Yoo how's it going Jon? been a while since I watched your newer videos. Good to be back :)

[@_dontae._3327]

Jon i swear i legit was looking through your vids to see if you did finrir and now u make a video lmao what are the odds😭😭

[@venicethehedgehog4122]

Hay yes you can survive on wine your just gonna suffer from kidney and liver failure

[@Leon-mk1wn]

If im odin, ill keep fenrir honestly Having a dogo and a force to reckon with at the same time? Bruh 😅 And what if Gunther meets Edgar? 😅

[@BriaunnaMartinez]

I love watching all your videos I always learn something new

[@Luke-uf3jw]

Finally I got time to watch!

[@monohashadenough498]

Wait, now i'm questioning why some of loki's children are animals...

[@xaviersamuels429]

well he’s a shapeshifter meaning he can also turn into animals.

[@nickgennady]

Ehh Zeus turned into animals and had sex with humans at same time. He even got girl pregnant when he turned into rain. Loki is mild compared to him.

[@loadingle6893]

I think one of his wife's were a druid or something, that could be a reason

[@joanna09876543]

I would never kill a puppy wolf I would rather him burn my 🏠.... thank for the content 🙏

[@CieJe.Alexander]

He could be destroying it, to get you to safety! Flood, fire, earthquake, homicidal maniac, zombie apocalypse? Take care of that 🐺 cub!

[@drmrsthemonarch9727]

My husband's Husky dog was named Fenris. Our current dog is a GSD and named Valkyrie. 🐾💙🐾

[@SwoleWolfHasAHandlebarMustache]

Awe awesome 💪🐺👍

[@billberndtson]

Great video as always, Jon 😁

[@xavierfletcher7484]

I wouldn't because I love animals as a whole.

[@marianne6373]

It's Åsgård, not Ass guard 😂

[@theladyligeia1219]

Yes! My favorite wolf in mythology!

[@SwoleWolfHasAHandlebarMustache]

Awe awesome 💪🐺👍

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

@0:18 JON: Hi, my name is Jon Solo and I love dogs! FENRIR: Dada!!! GUNTHER: Oh no, you won't get my crib!

[@HaydenWilliamsMoran]

Please do the cancer video on July 6th. My birthday please.

[@pamelamays4186]

It seems that Disney has a tendency to twist source material around when it's not truly necessary.

[@DiscordiaCosplay]

*Marvel, Disney didn't write the comics, and I kind of doubt they told Marvel Studios to change their own canon for the sake of a movie, it was just probably changed to easier fit within the established MCU which makes sense the way they intro'd Hela and Fenris worked a lot better than if they had tried to stick to their own canon.

[@jenniferann79]

I love this series and think your doing the mythology justice. I'm norwegian by heritage and have been able to learn so much from you. I actually have the world tree, Hati and Skoll tattooed on my back in honor of my heritage.

[@moonprincesst.s.h.4ever115]

Thanks, Jon! Your Norse mythology videos really help me understand the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard books by Rick Riordan so much better now

[@madnessb8305]

Fenrir is my favorite mythical creature “Death to all gods!” 😈🐺

[@SwoleWolfHasAHandlebarMustache]

Thanks 💪🐺👍

[@carveraugustus3840]

I love Thor: Ragnarock but I’m disappointed in their Hela. Making her sister to the boys vs Loki’s daughter, makes it much more difficult to ever bring Angela Odinsdottir into the MCU. Angela be in Thor and Loki‘s actual secret sister in the comics. She’s an “Angel” from Heven and a lesbian badass. Those woke points are just sitting on the table unused, Disney/Marvel Also, mythology is not known for consistency. Just not something these story tellers worry about. Many story tellers, many versions of the same story

[@John-un3lj]

I love the 9/3 easter eggs in your videos.

[@danielmeredith4222]

Cheers and thankyou Jon Solo that was a great episode of norse mythology. Im actually watching vikings on netflix right now :)

[@daltonrisavy9481]

One video that I would love to see is you just theory crafting the future God Of War considering their take on Norse mythology and true Norse mythology.

[@tigerwhat]

And this is called a self fulfilling prophecy. In an attempt to save their hides from this sweet boy, they demonize him driving him to revenge

[@swadow11]

Been watching you from around 10 k have watched every video since , I love you content so much no one goes as in depth as you do anyways the reason I want to comment is just purely because who much I love the like goals every video crack me up keep it coming !

[@Redicus07]

Wonderful!

[@dragonborn2718]

I love how the dog is just the deffiniton of zen

[@wizardfromthewest]

“when i look at this loaf of bread” omg 😹😹

[@saritamorrison916]

That merch looks cool as heck 🤩

[@hopemcintyre9046]

Wow another good one Jon. I hope you cover Tyr soon he is pretty interesting

[@MaestorXiphosXPress]

Another good video! 👍 I'm still waiting for the messed up origins behind Jon's disappearing/reappearing beard, though

[@Butte609]

Yes I would be able snuff it out 🤦🏽‍♂️ but Im type hype I found ya page my boy ya content be wat I’m looking for

[@nightmaresandrainbows6303]

In some myths, it said Fenrir had twins. One swallowing the moon and the other swallowing the sun.

[@nightmaresandrainbows6303]

Skoll's name means "treachery" in Old Norse, while Hati's name means "Hater". Hati is also sometimes given two different last names - Hróðvitnisson (Son of Rage) and Managarm (Moon-hound). When Fenris was chained, Hati and Skoll were the only ones who came to defend him.

[@Kaito57]

Jon Solo : That’s the thing about Norse gods : they are as flawed as humans. Greek Gods : Are we a joke to you ?

[@melissadunton3534]

Just a side note (because I saw the Valknut on the Epic Loot ad...my son has the Valknut tattooed on his upper arm and I have a Triskelion tattooed on my calf. We’re both proud Norse Mythology nerds. ✌🏻🥰

[@mb11904]

That was an awesome picture of Tyr with his shield chained to him.