In Norse mythology, what animal is Sæhrímnir, the daily feast of Valhalla?

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In Norse mythology, Sæhrímnir is a boar eaten at the daily feast of Valhalla.

Grímnismál describes Sæhrímnir as the animal prepared for the einherjar, the warriors who live in Odin’s hall. The boar is cooked in the cauldron Eldhrímnir by the cook Andhrímnir. Each day, Sæhrímnir is restored, allowing the same feast to continue indefinitely.

Sæhrímnir is sometimes confused with Gullinbursti, the golden-bristled boar belonging to the god Freyr. Gullinbursti is a divine animal associated with Freyr’s travel, whereas Sæhrímnir is specifically the recurring food of Valhalla.

The story emphasizes the hall’s supernatural abundance. Its residents can fight during the day and feast afterward without permanently exhausting the food supply. This cycle is part of the warriors’ preparation for the final battle of Ragnarök.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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