Dagr

Dagr

god of the day

Dagr is the god of the day and the son of the god of time, Dellingr, and the goddess of night, Nótt. Dagr's name translates to "day" in Old Norse.

According to the myth, Dagr rides his horse Skinfaxi across the sky every day, bringing daylight to the world. At night, his sister Nótt takes over and rides her horse Hrímfaxi, bringing darkness.

Dagr is often depicted as a handsome and radiant god, with golden hair and armor that shines like the sun. He is sometimes associated with the concept of light and the sun and is often mentioned in conjunction with other solar deities in Norse mythology.

In some versions of the myth, Dagr is said to be a mortal who was granted godhood by Odin, the king of the gods. Despite his mortal origins, Dagr was greatly respected by the other gods for his important role in maintaining the natural order of the world.