Elli

Elli

In Norse mythology, Elli is a personification of old age and is often depicted as an elderly woman who defeats the god Thor in a wrestling match.

According to myth, Thor was challenged to a wrestling match by Elli while visiting the home of the giant king Utgard-Loki. Despite his great strength, Thor was unable to defeat Elli, who was revealed to be the personification of old age. This encounter demonstrated the inevitability of aging and mortality, even for the gods themselves.

The name "Elli" comes from the Old Norse word for "old age" or "old woman," and is related to the modern English word "elderly." While Elli is not a major figure in Norse mythology, her story serves as a reminder of the impermanence of youth and strength, and the eventual decline of all living things.