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Alvíss (2)

Alvíss (non.)
The dwarf who wants to marry Þórr and Sif´s daughter Þrúðr. Þórr tricks Alvíss by engaging him in a wisdom contest that lasts until the sun cames up and turns the dwarf into stone.

Alvíss is referenced in:

Alvíss Answers Þórr. 1908. W.G. Collingwood August 6, 1854 - 1932.

Digital image of the illustration on page 24 of the 1908 edition of Olive Bray's dual language edition The Elder or Poetic Edda: Commonly Known As Sæmund's Edda.

Alvíss Turned to Stone. 1908. W.G. Collingwood August 6, 1854 - 1932.

Digital image of the illustration on page 25 of the 1908 edition of Olive Bray's dual language edition The Elder or Poetic Edda: Commonly Known As Sæmund's Edda.

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