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the other Grýla.

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  While doing a backup on the Map Of Midgard 's Jötnar layer's stickpin for the Child-Eating Giantess Grýla's Cave, I noticed that the above is a different version of Þrándur Þórarinsson's  Grýla (2009 CE) than the one I'd previously posted  back in 2017 CE: The top one's more chiaroscuro Caravaggio, while the bottom one's lighter palette seems to be occurring a couple moments before with it's arterial pressure bloodspurt happening in that instant. One must guess Þrándur made two different versions? Which do you prefer, NorsePlayers? And tell us why in the comments below! #    #    # Guillermo Maytorena IV knew there was something special in  the Norse Lore when he picked up a copy of the d'Aulaires'  Norse Gods and Giants  at age seven. Since t hen he's been fascinated by the truthful potency of Norse Mythology, passionately read & studied, embraced Ásatrú, launched the  Map of Midgard  project, and spearheaded the ...

thirsty like the wolf.

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Next-level sculptural drinking horn crafted by Phillip Montgomery/Bonecarverpm, inlaid with bone teeth made of cowbone and ruby eyes! This would make a really sweet Úlfheðnar enthusiast's gift, and NorsePlay would love to see more work of this caliber, especially a Berserker bear version in this high-relief style. [check out Montgomery's other work and ask for a commission on his DA here .] #    #    # Guillermo Maytorena IV knew there was something special in  the Norse Lore when he picked up a copy of the d'Aulaires'  Norse Gods and Giants  at age seven. Since t hen he's been fascinated by the truthful potency of Norse Mythology, passionately read & studied, embraced Ásatrú, launched the  Map of Midgard  project, and spearheaded the neologism/brand NorsePlay.   If you have e mployment/ opportunities in  investigative mythology,  field research, or product development to offer,  do contact hi...