Graðungr are ferocious creatures that appear in God of War Ragnarök.
Norse Mythology[]
The Graðungr itself isn't mentioned in any of the Norse Sagas nor does it exist anywhere in Norse Mythology, but the word itself comes from the old Icelandic word "graðungr" meaning "bull".
God of War Ragnarök[]
Graðungrs are lion-like creatures natives to Asgard and Vanaheim, usually sporting either antlers or horns, and are a favored mount by the Aesir and the Einherjar. One graðungr named Gulltoppr served as the personal mount/steed of the Aesir God Heimdall.
Varieties[]
- Flame Graðungr - Graðungr that utilizes fire for its attacks.
- Frost Graðungr - Graðungr that utilizes frost for its attacks
- Dødher Graðungr - Graðungr that is more powerful than the previous two; imbued with Bifröst energy, and is mounted by the Einherjar.
Gallery[]
Kratos battling a Graðungr.
Trivia[]
- Graðungr can be considered analogous to monstrous beasts like The Sphinx, Morpheus Beast, Nemean Lion, and Piraeus Lion, in that they utilize attacks like mauling and biting coupled with the ability to use fire and/or ice magic.
- Graðungrs are possibly similar to the "Battle Cat" and "Panthor" from He-Man & the MotU (1983). They're both armored, and giant felines with ferocious claws even more formidable in combat than a mere horse. Also equipped with a saddle, both can carry several warriors into battle like a steed.