The ruler of the sea in
Norse Mythology is Aegir, the husband of
Ran. He is a personification of the power of the ocean and its strength for good or ill in the affairs of men. In Norse poetry, the 'jaws of Aegir' were what sank ships at sea.
Aegir is said to have had nine daughters, and the names reflect the types of waves of the sea. He has more in common with the giants than the gods.
Aegur had two servants, Fimafeng? and Eldir?.
Other spellings
- Common Swedish form: Ägir
- Also known as: Gımir
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