Hrímgrímnir

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In Norse mythology, Hrímgrímnir is the name of a giant mentioned by Freyr's servant Skírnir as he was attempting to court the giant maiden Gerd on his master's behalf. Faced with Gerd's reluctance to marry Freyr, Skírnir resorts to bribery and threats to force her compliance, and finally begins cursing her with the horrors of the underworld if she will not agree to the union:

"Hrímgrímnir is the giant who shall possess you

down in the depths by the gates of Hel

There let wretches on the roots of the tree [ Yggdrasil ]

give you goat urine to drink." - Skírnismál

Hrímgrímnir is also listed in the thulur for giants but is not otherwise found elsewhere.

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