Editing Vimur River

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In [[Norse mythology]], the '''Vimur''' is the largest of the [[Elivagar]] rivers that were formed at the beginning of the world.

In Skáldskaparmál 18, part of the Norse Edda written by [[Snorri Sturluson]], the Vimur river is mentioned in the tale of [[Thor]] and [[Geirrod]]. Thor needed to cross the Vimur on his way to Geirrod's abode. The force of the river threatened to sweep Thor away. Geirrod's daughter, [[Gjalp]], tried to drown them by urinating in the river and causing it to rapidly overflow. Thor hurled a rock into the river, effectively stopping the flow. This, together with the help of a [[rowan tree]], allowed Thor to cross the river.

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