Hymir

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In Norse mythology, Hymir was a giant, a husband of Hrod. He owned a cauldron which the Æsir wanted to brew beer in. Thor obtained it from him.

He is mentioned in a poem titled the Hymiskviða, in the Codex Regius between the Hárbarðsljóð and the Lokasenna. Hymir is the owner of a cauldron large enough to hold the Æsir's mead. His skull is unusually hard, and Thor breaks a cup by throwing it at Hymir's head.

Hymiskviða relates that Tyr was the son of Hymir.

Another myth involved Hymir assisting Thor when fishing. Thor had gotten Jormungand, the world serpent, on his fishing line, but Hymir cut the line before Thor could kill him.

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