Fenrir, also known as Fenrisúlfr (Old Norse: "Fenris Wolf"), is a monstrous wolf in Norse mythology. The name Fenrir is derived from the Old Norse word fen (meaning "marsh" or "swamp") and ulfr (meaning "wolf"). In Hebrew, Fenrir can be translated as פניר or זאב הפנת'ר. In other languages, Fenrir is known as Fenrir in Danish, Fenrir in Swedish, Fenrir in German, and Fenrir in French. Fenrir is a child of the god Loki and the giantess Angrboða, and is a brother of the serpent Jörmungandr and the horse Sleipnir. Fenrir is best known for being bound by the gods during Ragnarök, the prophesied battle at the end of the world. The gods, fearing his growing strength and the prophecies that foretold his role in Ragnarök, attempted to bind him with various chains, but only the magical fetter Gleipnir was strong enough to hold him. During Ragnarök, Fenrir is said to break free from his bonds and kill several gods, including Odin, before being slain by Odin's son Vidar.
Monstrous wolf in Norse mythology
Fenrir or Fenrisúlfr, also referred to as Hróðvitnir and Vánagandr, is a monstrous wolf in Norse mythology. In Old Norse texts, Fenrir plays a key role during the events of Ragnarök, where he is foretold to assist in setting the world aflame, resulting in the collapse of humanity and society, and killing the god Odin.