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Geirrod

Mythology
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A giant who attempted to kill Thor but was slain by him in retaliation.

Detailed Definition
Geirröðr trapped Loki, who then tricked Thor into a weaponless journey, leading to the giant’s demise. The tale appears in Þórsdrápa. In poetry, Geirröðr represents hubris and the futility of challenging divine might, often illustrating themes of deception and retribution.
Example
Example in poetry:
A heroic poem might recount, “Thor crossed Grid’s bridge, borrowed her staff, and faced Geirrod’s wrath”; In dramatic tone: “Geirrod thought to trap Thor—forgot thunder does not beg for mercy”; A stanza could reflect, “Geirrod’s hall shook, not from thunder, but from justice long delayed”; Contemporary verse: “My Geirrod is the lie I believed—until truth came hammering”.
Additional Notes
Geirröðr appears in Þórsdrápa and Skáldskaparmál as a giant who captures Loki, who then betrays Thor into a weaponless journey. Thor, aided by Gríðr’s gifts, kills Geirröðr and his daughters. The myth highlights Thor’s resourcefulness and divine protection of humans. In poetry, Geirröðr symbolizes deception, hubris, and the futility of opposing cosmic order. His hall—filled with traps—offers rich spatial imagery for poets exploring danger, betrayal, or the trials of the hero stripped of familiar power.
Also Known As
Geirröðr Geirröd
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