In Norse mythology, Gungnir (, "the rocking") is the spear of the god Odin. It is known for also always hitting the target of the attacker regardless of the attacker's skill.
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Overview
In Norse mythology, Gungnir (, "the rocking") is the spear of the god Odin. It is known for also always hitting the target of the attacker regardless of the attacker's skill.
Attestations
Poetic Edda
In the Poetic Edda poem Völuspá, the Æsir-Vanir War is described as officially starting when Odin throws a spear over the heads of an assembly of Vanir gods. Whether or not this was specifically Gungnir is, however, unstated. In Sigrdrífumál, the valkyrie Sigrdrífa advises Sigurd on the magical application of runes. She gives Sigurd advice and shares with him lore, including that runes were carved on the tip of Gungnir.
Prose Edda
According to chapter 51 of the Prose Edda book, Gylfaginning, Odin will ride in front of the Einherjar while advancing on to the battle field at Ragnarök wearing a gold helmet, an impressive cloak of mail and carrying Gungnir. He will then attack the wolf Fenrir with it.
