Provident Metals is proud to introduce the third release in the Nordic Creatures series: Sleipnir. Sleipnir is the legendary steed of the mighty Odin.
The story of Sleipnir is fascinating; the eight legged horse was said to be the offspring of the god, Loki, and the stallion, Svadilfari. According to legend, a giant offered to build the gods a wall of protection around Asgard in a single winter season if he was granted the hand of Freya in marriage, along with the sun and the moon. Loki assured the gods the task could not be completed solely by the giant and his stallion in one season; therefore, he convinced the council to accept the giant’s offer. Trusting Loki, the gods allowed the giant to begin building the wall, with the help of Svadilfari.
To their surprise and dismay, the construction progressed far more quickly than they anticipated, and the gods, in anger, turned to Loki for a solution. Because Svadilfari was the reason for the swift progress, Loki devised a plan to distract the stallion. Loki used his shape-shifting ability to transform himself into a mare. He waited until nightfall for the giant to fall asleep. He then caught the attention of Svadilfari and enticed the stallion to chase him. When day broke, the work horse was missing, and the giant could not complete his task. The gods were able to keep the sun, the moon, and their beloved Freya.
As a result of his trickery, Loki birthed the steed, Sleipnir. Sleipnir, able to travel by land, air, and sea, became Odin’s primary means of transportation- the greatest of all steeds.
Each round features artwork by Howard David Johnson. The Nordic Creatures series is dedicated to 5 mythical beasts from the fascinating Nordic lore. Also in the series are Níðhöggr, the dragon; Frost Giant; Garm, the Hellhound; and the Great Eagle.
Copper and silver rounds have a limited mintage, and silver rounds feature an edge number and include a certificate of authenticity that displays the round’s original artwork. Each silver round is sealed in an air tite capsule and packaged in a velour lined coin box.
Read more about the series and add the wonder of the Nordic Creatures to your silver bullion portfolio. And, if you love the beauty of the Nordic Creatures, you might also enjoy the striking new series, the Norse Gods– available in color, exclusively from Provident Metals.
