Norse Studies
by [LynnAnneBrown]

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Ullr

A.K.A. Uller, Ull, Ullin, Ullur (Iceland), Holler, Vulder, Wuldor, Wulthur, and Ollerus 
His name means Brilliant One!...or Majesty or Glory

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This illustration from an 18th century Icelandic manuscript shows Ullr on his skis and with his bow. Source: Ullr More Ullr Images Norse Studies-Images-Ullr

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Kennings:
Son of Sif, Stepson of Thor, God of the Snowshoe, God of the Bow, Hunting-God, God of the Shield.

The Prose Edda, Skáldskaparmál, XXI. Ullarkenningar
http://www.cybersamurai.net/Mythology/nordic_gods/LegendsSagas/Edda/ProseEdda/SkaldskaparmalXXI-XXX.htm#skald21

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Think drop dead sexy albino with long straight hair
who is an archer/swordsman! [moira hawthorne]

Norse God of Winter, Skiing, Archery, the Wild Hunt and Yew Magic
Reigns in Asgard from Fall Equinox to Spring Equinox
Son of Sif, Stepson of Thor,
Spouse: Skaldi, goddess of Winter and Hunting
House/Castle: Ydal, Ydalir (Yew Dale)
Known for his beauty
His shield can become a boat or turn into turn into skis
Owns a bone covered in Runes that lets him travel swiftly over water.
The God to call on in a Duel
Many Places in Sweden and Norway are named after him.

Associations:
Justice, Oaths were once sworn over the 'ring of Ull'
The Aurora Borealis

Rune: Eihwaz (Yew Tree) from which the best bows are made.
Symbolism: Immortality, Potential and Air
Colour: Black

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"One is called Ullr, son of Sif, step-son of Thor; he is so excellent a bowman, and so swift on snowshoes, that none may contend with him. He is also fair of aspect and has the accomplishments of a warrior; it is well to call on him in single-combats.

The Prose Edda, Gylfaginning, XXXI. Frá Ulli
http://www.cybersamurai.net/Mythology/nordic_gods/LegendsSagas/Edda/ProseEdda/GylfaginningXXXI-XL.htm#gylf31
......more to come

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References:

The Prose Edda 
By Snorri Sturluson
Translated by Arthur Gilchrist Brodeur
http://www.cybersamurai.net/Mythology/nordic_gods/LegendsSagas/Edda/ProseEdda/ContentsEnglish.htm#skaldse

Aaawesome Ullr by [moira hawthorne]
Ullr Wikipedia
http://community-2.webtv.net/Toomuwik/Ullr/index.html
http://officialullr.com/index.html

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