A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Norse mythology, we often encounter Odin sitting on his high seat, Hlidskjalf, a position that allows him to see into all realms.
Odin had two loyal wolves at his feet, Geri ('greedy') and Freki ('ravenous'). These two animals keep him company, guarding the border against the giants, who were sworn enemies of men and the Aesir gods.
The god Odin, enthroned and flanked by the wolves Geri and Freki and the ravens Huginn and Muninn, as illustrated (1882) by Carl Emil Doepler. Credit: Public Domain
The wolves Geri and Freki attended Odin at his high throne and at Valhalla, Odin's residence, which was the most beautiful of all Asgard's palaces and dwellings of the gods.
While one of the wolves slept, the other was awake and watchful; therefore, it was impossible to surprise their master, the most powerful of the Aesir.
Geri and Freki were the gods' personal guardians.
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See also:
The Norns – Shapers Of Destiny Who Recorded Days In A Person’s Life In Norse Mythology
Vali – Son Of Odin, Who Avenged Death Of Balder And Survived Ragnarok
Huginn and Muninn: Powerful Ravens Of Odin, Supreme God In Asgard In Norse Mythology
