Skinfaxi and Hrímfaxi

In Norse mythology, Skinfaxi and Hrímfaxi are the horses of Dagr (day) and Nótt (night). The names Skinfaxi and Hrímfaxi mean "shining mane" and "frost mane", respectively. Skinfaxi pulls Dagr's chariot across the sky every day and his mane lights up the sky and earth below. Similarly, "froth" is believed to fall from Hrímfaxi's bit to the earth and become dew. Quotes Skin-faxi is the skyey steedWho bears aloft the smiling dayTo all the regions of mankind:His the ever-shining mane.* * *Hrim-faxi is the sable steed,From the east who brings the night,Fraught with showering joys of loveAs he champs the foamy bit,Drops of dew are scattered roundTo adorn the vales of earth. From the Poetic Edda (Vafþrúðnismál), as translated by W. Taylor in H. W. Longfellow, The Poets and Poetry of Europe, 2nd ed. (1870), p. 41 External links Category:Norse mythology