A Jötun is a type of entity occurring in Norse mythology and is mentioned multiple times in the DreamWorks Dragons Franchise.
Mythology[]
The Jötnar are a poorly defined race of mythological beings in Norse mythology that are on equal footing with the Vanir and Aesir (main pantheon Norse gods). They are often portrayed as opposing forces to the Aesir - chaos against order. Jötnar figure prominently in Norse lore and the main pantheon of gods and goddesses intermingled with and produced offspring with them. Midgard (the earth and human realm) was created from the primordial jötun Ymir.
Jötnar are often referred to in English as giants, but this designation may have been arrived at through words from various languages describing these beings. The jötnar are not specifically referred to as large beings, no more so than the other gods or supernatural beings may be.
Jotun Referred to in the Franchise[]
- Aegir
- Fenrir (half Jötunn)
- Hymir - Jötun the Hymir Tribe is named after
- Jörmungandr (half Jötunn)
- Loki (half Jötunn)
- Magni (half Jötunn)
- Odin (half Jötunn)
- Surtur
- Utgard-Loki - The place Utgard-Loki is named after this Jötun
- Ymir - Mount Ymir is named after this Jötunn
Appearances[]
Dragons: Riders of Berk Comics[]
In "The Ice Castle", Arngrim Dammen mentions the Jotun Hot Springs when boasting about his escapades to the Hairy Hooligans, a location named after the Jötun. The mountain called Utgard-Loki seen in this comic is also named after a Jötunn.
In "Underworld", the Dragon Riders discover a group of people working to destabilize Berk in the Caves of Jotunn.
Games[]
Dragons: Rise of Berk[]
A decoration of stones called "Jotunn Heads" appears in this game for the player to obtain and decorate Berk with.
Gallery[]
References[]
Jotunn on Wikipedia
List of jötnar in Norse mythology on Wikipedia
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