This article contains lore based on real-life sources from Norse mythology as introduced from the God of War Norse era.
Geri and Freki are two wolves that accompany the god Odin. After a successful battle, Odin walks over the bodies of his defeated opponents while Geri and Freki devour their bodies.
Norse Mythology[]
Geri and Freki (Old Norse for "The Greedy" and "The Gluttonous", respectively) are two wolves who, like the ravens Huginn and Muninn, accompany the god Odin. According to the Edda, Geri and Freki consume all the food served to Odin in Valhalla, while the latter feeds only on wine. Odin disdains boar's meat and mead.
The name Geri means "greedy" or "predatory", "gluttonous". The name Geri can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic adjective "geraz". Attested are Burgundian "girs", Old Norse "gerr" and Old High German "ger" or "giri", all with the meaning "greedy". The name "Freki" can be traced to the Proto-Germanic adjective "frekaz," attested in Gothic faihu-friks meaning "covetous, "lustful". Old English frec meaning "covetous", "voracious", "pert".
God of War Ragnarök[]
Although they do not make a physical appearance, the two wolves are depicted on a tapestry painting in Odin's study, alongside Odin himself with the golden Gungnir and his Ravens Huginn and Muninn.
Trivia[]
- A painting showing Geri and Freki alongside Odin and his ravens can be seen in Odin's study, in Asgard. This is the only depiction of the two wolves ever made in the whole series.
- A Sonic Attunement craft mentioned Freki which said that the fang was pulled from her. It also mentioned that she known for her ear shattering howl.
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