Dagr facts for kids
Dagr (pronounced "Dah-gr") is a special character from Norse mythology. His name means "day" in Old Norse. He is known as the personification of the day itself. This means he is like the living spirit or form of daylight.
Dagr is the son of Dellingr, who is a god linked to the dawn, and Nótt, who is the personification of the night. This makes him a half-brother to Auðr and Jörð (who represents the Earth). He is also the nephew of the mighty god Thor.
Dagr's Journey Across the Sky
In Norse myths, the powerful god Odin gave Dagr and his mother Nótt an important job. He gave each of them a special chariot and a horse. Dagr received the horse named Skinfaxi. Skinfaxi's mane shines brightly, lighting up the sky.
Odin then placed Dagr and Nótt in the sky. Their task is to ride around the Earth every 24 hours. Nótt rides first, bringing the night. Then, Dagr follows, bringing the day and its light. This journey creates the cycle of day and night that we experience.
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