Þjazi (giant)

Þjazi is a prominent figure in Norse mythology, depicted as a giant (jötunn) associated with the night sky and star constellations. He is often portrayed as powerful and imposing, representing natural and cosmic forces. According to the myths, Þjazi once abducted the goddess Idunn, whose golden apples kept the gods youthful. His actions led to a series of mythic events, ultimately resulting in his death by the gods. Þjazi embodies themes of strength, danger, and the ancient Norse understanding of the cosmos, illustrating the interconnectedness of myth, nature, and the divine in Norse tradition.