MGN169955 The Wolf Fenrir and the World-Tree Yggdrasil, 1680 by Icelandic School, (17th century); 33x10 cm; Arni Magnusson Institute, Reykjavik, Iceland; (add.info.: monstrous wolf of the god Loki; swallowed the god Odin but was stabbed to death by Odin\'s son, Vidar; Odin, the chief god, lived in Asgard (home of gods) at the top of the world tree; Giant ash tree springing from body of Ymir and supporting universe; its roots extended to Asgard, Jotunnheim, and Niffheim;); 穢 Arni Magnusson Institute ; Icelandic, out of copyright.