Brief Description: This god of light is the son of Odin and nine daughters Geirrendour giants, who nurtured with the blood of a boar, the strength of land, love moisture and heat from the sun. Because of their gold teeth, also called Gullintani. It is one of the most important gods of the Germans. His name seems to mean "throwing light rays" or "God of light ", the Scandinavians that they called him, say he was big and beautiful, armed with a great sword flashing, and a majestic horse (Gulltop), his work was to monitor the rainbow bridge between Midgard and Asgard, called Bifrost.
Heimdall, the powerful guardian of the bridge Bifrost, the rainbow, from Midgard, the land of men and Asgard, the land of the aces.
In their work, the gods endowed it with a vision and hearing extraordinary. Go to a distance of more than 100 miles and hear the wool grow on the backs of the sheep and the sound of grass as it grows. I also saw both night and day, why I almost never slept, Unless a bird. Is announcing the start of Ragnerok ("The fate of the gods"-accepted version of Ragnarok, "or" Sunset Boulevard "-popular version-) by blowing his horn Gjallarhorn great to be heard worldwide . It was the implacable enemy of Loki, as it mercilessly mocked their tasks and vigilant guardian of the gods. It is said that the day of Ragnarok, in a furious fight against Loki contest in which both end up dead, along with the other gods.
A Nordic tradition says he came to earth and had three women in the three lineages (caste): princes, subjects and servants.
Origin and History of Heimdall
During a stroll on the seashore, Odin was once a beautiful nine giants, maidens of the waves, Gialp, Greip, Egia Augeia, Ulfrun, Aurgiafa , Sindur, Atla and Iarnsaxa, sound asleep on the white sands. The sky god was so in love with the beautiful creatures as the Eddas tell (stories that describe the Norse myths), is married with nine and combined, at the same time, to bring the world a son who was named Heimdall.
The nine mothers proceeded to feed her baby with the strength of the soil, moisture and heat love del Sol, a diet which proved so empowering to the new god gained full growth in a remarkably short space of time and ran to join his father in Asgard. He found the gods watching with pride rainbow bridge Bifrost, which had just built with fire, air and water, the three materials can still be seen in this vast arch, where the three main colors shine significant of these elements: red representing fire, blue and green air to the cool depths of the sea. Same bridge that no giant could happen.
Heimdall, guardian of the Rainbow (Bifrost)
Heimdall, playing the Gjallarhorn, the horn announcing the final battle between the forces of good and evil, the dreaded Ragnarok, "The fate of the gods."
This bridge joined Midgard (land of men) and Asgard (land of the gods) and ended under the shadow of the mighty tree Yggdrasil, which stood near the spring that Mimir watched, and the only drawback that prevented the full enjoyment of the glorious spectacle was the fear of frost giants were to use it to gain access to Asgard.
Upon the arrival of Heimdall, the gods were deliberating on whether to assign a reliable guardian and cheered as the new recruit someone suitable to meet the onerous duties of his office. Heimdall
happily agreed to take responsibility and has since watched day and night rainbow trail was entering Asgard. To allow Heimdall detect the approach of any enemy from afar, the assembly of the gods granted senses so acute that says it was able to hear the grass grow in the hills and the wool on the sheep's back, to see hundred miles away as clear as day and night, and with this, I needed less sleep than a bird, so was the powerful Heimdall.
A Heimdall is also provided a gleaming sword and a wonderful trumpet, called Gjallarhorn, which the gods ordered him to beep whenever a glimpse of the approach of their enemies, the frost giants, their sound declaraprotendo awake all creatures in heaven, earth and Niflheim . His last terrible sound announced the arrival of Ragnarok, the day the final battle would be fought, and what would kill his enemy Loki death.
For this instrument, which was a symbol of the crescent moon, always at hand, it Heimdall or hanging from a branch of Yggdrasil on the head or sank into the waters of the fountain of Mimir. In the latter, lay near the eye of Odin, who was a symbol of the full moon.
Palace Heimdall, called Himinbjorg, was situated on the highest point of the bridge, and there he often visited the gods to drink the delicious mead with which he entertained. Heimdall
was always represented with a white shining armor, and it was known as the god or bright light. He was also known as the god delicate, innocent and indulgent, names it deserved, he was so kind and beautiful and all the gods loved him dearly. Connected by the side of their mothers with the sea, sometimes it was related to the Vanes and as the old Nordic Icelanders especially those sea around them, it seemed the most important, believing that all had emerged from there. They attributed an extensive knowledge and I imagine especially wise.
A Heimdall is also distinguished by their gold teeth that flashed when he smiled and earned the nickname Gullitani (the gold teeth). It was also the proud owner of a fast charger golden mane called Gulltop, carrying it back and forth but especially early in the morning, at which time, as a herald of the day, had the name of Heimdellinger.
discovered Loki Heimdall Brisingamen stealing
Freya Heimdall, Freya gives Brisingamen after snatching the fire god Loki.
Its extremely upset hearing acuity Heimdall, the god of light, night when he heard the soft sound of what appeared to be steps toward the palace cat Freya, Folkvang. Projecting his eagle eye in the dark, Heimdall realized that the sound was produced by Loki, who, having crept into the palace as a fly, had approached the bed of Freya and was trying to steal your shiny gold necklace, Brisingamen the emblem of fertility and harmony on Earth.
Heimdall, the guardian of the Bifrost rainbow, he saw that the goddess was asleep in a position that made it impossible to open his collar without being awakened. But the wily Loki god of fire, he remained hesitant to bedside only for a moment and then began to murmur the runes that the gods allowed them to change shape at will. While Heimdall was the slope of the situation, Loki was reduced to the size and shape of a flea, after which he slid under the covers and caught the side of Freya, thus causing her to change position without be awakened from their sleep.
The closure was now Loki sight and, opening it carefully, won the coveted treasure, and proceeded to leave him without delay. Heimdall was launched immediately in pursuit of the thief in the night and catching up fast, drew his sword from its sheath with the intention of cutting his head, when God became a flickering blue flame. Quick as thought, Heimdall became quickly sent a cloud and rain to extinguish the fire. But the evil god Loki, alter its shape with the same speed to become a polar bear that opened its mouth to swallow. Heimdall, undeterred, then in turn took the form of a bear attack fiercely. But as the match threatened to end disastrously for Loki, became a seal and after imitate Heimdall, that of gold teeth, one last fight took place, which ended with the defeat of Loki being forced to hand over the necklace, which was duly returned to Freya Heimdall.
In this legend, Loki, the god of fire is a symbol of the drought and the disastrous effects of heat so hot the sun, who comes to Earth to steal (Freya) their most precious ornament (Brisingamen) . Saving Heimdall is a personification of the gentle rain and dew, which, after struggling for a while with his enemy, drought, Loki represents ends in defeat and forced him to relinquish his prize.
Names
Heimdall Heimdall has other names, among which are those of Hallinskide and Irmin, they sometimes took the place of Odin and was identified with that god, like other gods of the sword, Er, Heru, Cheru and Tyr, which highlights all their shiny guns. He, however, is more commonly known as the custodian of the rainbow and the sky god and the fertile rains and dews, bringing good times back to Earth.
with Bragi Heimdall also shared the honor to welcome the heroes in Valhalla, paradise of warriors, and, under the name of Riger, was regarded as the divine lord of various social classes that make up the human race.
Heimdall, in the final battle of the "fate of the gods" or Ragnarok, against their evil rival, the fire god Loki.
Riger's Story (the creation of social classes)
Heimdall left his place in Asgard one day to roam the earth as the gods used to do sometimes. Still had not gone far when he came to a poor seaside cottage, where he met Ai (grandfather) and Edda (great-grandmother), a poor but respectable family, who invited him to a hospital to share their meager meal of porridge. Heimdall, the god of light, who called Riger, accepted the invitation and stayed with the couple for three whole days, teaching them many things. Upon completion of this time, it was to continue his journey. Some time after his visit, Edda gave birth to a child with dark skin and plump, whom he called Thrall. Thrall
soon showed unusual physical strength and great potential for heavy work, once had grown up, took to wife Thyr a thick girl with hands up sunburned and flat feet, as her husband, worked from dawn to dusk. Many children were born to this couple and their children was that of the serfs or slaves of the North.
After leaving the poor hut and desolate coast, Riger headed for the hinterland, where they soon came to a fertile farmland and a farm. Going into this comfortable home, he found Afi (Grandfather) and Amma (grandmother) very good gesture that hospital was invited to sit with them to share the simple but hearty meal they had prepared for lunch. Riger
accepted the invitation and stayed there for three days with their hosts, giving them all sorts of useful knowledge for them. After leaving home, Amma had a strong blue-eyed son, whom he called Karl. Growing up, showed large and varied skills in agriculture and in due course married a plump and industrious wife called Snor, which gave him many children and their children was the race of farmers.
Leaving the house of the second pair, Riger continued his journey until he reached a hill on which stood a majestic castle. He was welcomed by Fadira (father) and móðir (mother), which, well fed and clothed in luxury, like aristocrats, he was received cordially and we were treated to grilled meats and delicious wines.
Riger spent three days with the couple, after which he returned to Himinbjorg to resume his guard as vigilant Bifröst and soon, the wife of the third couple had a beautiful and slim son, whom she named Jarl. This boy soon showed a penchant for hunting and all sorts of martial exercises, he learned to read runes and lived to perform great feats of courage and boldness that made his name distinguished, adding glory to their race. After reaching adulthood, he married Erna Jarl, an aristocratic girl and slender figure, he ruled his house wisely and gave him many children, whose descendants was destined to rule, the younger of which Konur, became the first king of Denmark. This legend allows us to observe the strong sense of social class that existed between the Nordic races.
