Key Info

- Stone giant who wins a bet with Odin

- Becomes unruly in Asgard afterwards and is killed by Thor

Brief Bio

Hrungnir is a jötunn in Norse mythology. He is described as made of stone and is ultimately killed in a duel with the thunder god Thor.

Prior to his demise, Hrungnir engaged in a wager with Odin in which Odin stakes his head on his horse, Sleipnir, being faster than Hrungnir's steed Gullfaxi. During the race, which Sleipnir wins, Hrungnir enters Ásgard, and there becomes drunk and abusive. After they grow weary of him, the gods call on the god Thor to battle Hrungnir. He is slain by Thor's hammer Mjölnir.

Hrungnir's massive body fell on top of Thor, pinning him down. Thor's son Magni, only three days old, then arrived and effortlessly lifted the giant's leg off his father, showcasing his incredible strength.