Singasteinn

Singasteinn

In Norse Mythology, Singasteinn was a small skerry from which Loki tried to steal the necklace Brisingamen while in the guise of a seal. Loki's nemesis Heimdall, also in the guise of a seal, fought Loki off and returned the treasure to Freya.

References

* [http://www.northvegr.org/lore/rydberg/106.php Singasteinn in the Eddas]


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