Angrboða

Angrboda (Old Norse: Angrboða, meaning "the one who brings grief" or "distress bringer") is a figure from Norse mythology, known primarily as a jötunn (giantess) and the mother of several notable creatures by Loki, the trickster god. In the Prose Edda, written by Snorri Sturluson in the 13th century, Angrboda is mentioned as the mother of Fenrir, Jörmungandr, and Hel, all of whom are significant in the events leading up to Ragnarök, the prophesied doom of the gods. The name Angrboda does not have a direct translation in Hebrew, but the concept of a mythological figure bringing grief or distress can be loosely associated with the Hebrew term צער (tza'ar), meaning "sorrow" or "anguish." In other languages, such as Old English, the name might be translated as Angbōd, maintaining the original meaning. Angrboda's role in Norse mythology underscores the interconnectedness of fate and the inevitable nature of Ragnarök, as her offspring are key players in the apocalyptic events.