Horse 29, Hrimfaxi
A small, white, glazed ceramic horse figurine standing upright its ears laid back and its tail curled. The texture of the mane, face and hooves has been molded into the statue.29. Hrimfaxi. In Scandinavian mythology, the luminous horse (though sometimes represented as sable-colored) of Nott, or Night. From its bit was supposed to fall the frost and the dew.Exhibit label:HRIMFAXI, THE HORSE OF NOTT.A gift from Messire Ninzian of Yair, the High Bailiff of Upper Ardra.—"The Candid Footprint" in The Silver Stallion.
Publication Details
- Journal
- VCU Scholars Compass (Virginia Commonwealth University)
- Published
- 2026-04-10
- Primary Topic
- Historical and Archaeological Studies
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- article
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