What is gleipnir norse?

Gleipnir is a magical binding made of various materials in Norse mythology. It was tasked to bind the monstrous wolf, Fenrir, who was prophesized to bring about the end of the world, Ragnarok. Gleipnir was made from the sound of a cat's footsteps, the beard of a woman, the roots of a mountain, the breath of a fish, the sinews of a bear, and the spit of a bird.

Gleipnir was created by the dwarves, the master craftsmen of Norse mythology, at the request of the gods who knew they needed to restrain Fenrir before he became too powerful. Initially, Fenrir was able to break free from all other restraints, but Gleipnir was able to hold him. Fenrir bit off the god Tyr's hand when the gods tricked him into being bound.

Fenrir's imprisonment by the gods and his eventual escape to fulfill his role in Ragnarok is a significant event in Norse mythology. The binding of Fenrir with Gleipnir is often seen as a symbol of the inevitability of fate and the power of prophecy.