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Idun

In Norse mythology, keeper of the apples that renew the youth of the gods, and wife of Bragi.

She was abducted by the giant Thjazi with Loki's help; Loki then rescued her by borrowing Freya's falcon cloak and carrying Idun back in the form of a nut.


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