In
Norse mythology,
Heimdallr (modern
Icelandic Heimdallur) is a
god who possesses the resounding horn
Gjallarhorn, owns the golden-maned horse
Gulltoppr, has gold teeth, and is the son of
Nine Mothers. Heimdallr is attested as possessing foreknowledge, keen eyesight and hearing, and is described as "the whitest of the gods", and keeps watch for the onset of
Ragnarök while drinking fine
mead in his dwelling
Himinbjörg, located where the burning rainbow bridge
Bifröst meets Asgard, the world of the gods. Heimdallr is said to be the originator of
social classes among humanity and once regained Freyja's treasured possession
Brísingamen while doing battle in the shape of a
seal with
Loki. Heimdallr and Loki are foretold to kill one another during the events of Ragnarök. Heimdallr is additionally referred to as
Rig,
Hallinskiði,
Gullintanni, and
Vindlér or
Vindhlér.
