That Little White Mare by SidheRoseGraphics
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There's a bit of a humorous story in Norse mythology about Loki turning himself into a mare in order to distract the horse of a frost giant. The giant says he will build the wall to protect Asgard, and when he finishes, he wants the lovely Freya, the Sun AND the Moon. The gods need a wall but this is not a good deal. The giant goes unnamed but his horse is called Svaðilfari. Svaðilfari is an amazing horse and does most of the work. When it begins to look like the giant might finish in the stipulated time, the gods tell Loki he'd better do something about it...because he's the one got them to agree to these terms. If he doesn't, his neck is on the line.
So, Loki turns himself into a pretty little mare and leads Svaðilfari off on a merry chase, causing the giant to miss his deadline. It would seem that Svaðilfari did catch up to Loki the mare, because Loki later gives birth to Odin's eight-legged horse, Sleipnir. Ouch!! ;)
Thanks for stopping by dear friends and I hope your weekend is going well. If you're on the East Coast, I wish you well and keep your heads down! Take care!
Rayvn
Comments (9)
patribas
That beauty. this job is something extraordinary. wonderful
Jean_C
TRès belle image!
SIGMAWORLD
Sehr schön.
wrpspeed
excellent work and story
odile
Did Sleipnir, the eight-legged horse run faster? That is the question.... You're having great fun with your new horses:) This one is very beautifully crafted too. Well done,dear friend.
Faemike55
Very nice work and great myth
2121
Hello my friend...back to comments full time now...sorry i have missed your art....and will catch up as soon as i can ( lot's to get through ). This one is wonderful by the way
npauling
A wonderful image with this horse who looks to be so free. Beautiful work and a lovely story too.
adorety Online Now!
Wonderful image and fitting depiction of the mythical work horse. Ah Loki, where would the gods be without him.