Editing Fenrir (section)

====''Gylfaginning'' chapters 38 and 51====
[[Image:Fenrir (Manual of Mythology).jpg|thumb|''Fenrir'' (1874) by A. Fleming]]

In chapter 38, High says that there are [[Einherjar|many men]] in [[Valhalla]], and many more who will arrive, yet they will "seem too few when the wolf comes".<ref name=FAULKES32>Faulkes (1995:32).</ref> In chapter 51, High foretells that as part of the events of Ragnarök, after Fenrir's son [[Sköll]] has swallowed the [[Sól (Sun)|sun]] and his other son [[Hati Hróðvitnisson]] has swallowed the [[Máni|moon]], the stars will disappear from the sky. The earth will shake violently, trees will be uprooted, mountains will fall, and all binds will snap – Fenrisúlfr will be free. Fenrisúlfr will go forth with his mouth opened wide, his upper jaw touching the sky and his lower jaw the earth, and flames will burn from his eyes and nostrils.<ref name=FAULKES53>Faulkes (1995:53).</ref> Later, Fenrisúlfr will arrive at the field [[Vígríðr]] with his sibling Jörmungandr. With the forces assembled there, an immense battle will take place. During this, Odin will ride to fight Fenrisúlfr. During the battle, Fenrisúlfr will eventually swallow Odin, killing him, and Odin's son [[Víðarr]] will move forward and kick one foot into the lower jaw of the wolf. This foot will bear a legendary shoe "for which the material has been collected throughout all time". With one hand, Víðarr will take hold of the wolf's upper jaw and tear apart his mouth, killing Fenrisúlfr.<ref name=FAULKES54>Faulkes (1995:54).</ref> High follows this prose description by citing various quotes from ''Völuspá'' in support, some of which mention Fenrir.<ref name=FAULKES55-57>Faulkes (1995:55–57).</ref>