Ullr (pronounced "Ool-er") is a Norse deity of winter, skiing, hunting, and archery, known for his exceptional skill with a bow, as an expert skier and skater, and as a guardian of oaths and honorable combat, often depicted as handsome, noble, and wielding a bow, though he's a shadowy figure with few direct myths, possibly reigning briefly in Asgard before Odin's return. He's the son of Sif (goddess of grain) and stepson of Thor, a significant figure for wilderness survival, self-betterment, and embodying masculine virtues in modern practice, despite being less prominent in surviving myths.
Key Characteristics & Roles:
Skills: Master archer, hunter, skier, skater, and duelist.
Domains: Winter, snow, hunting, oaths, combat, wilderness, and self-improvement.
Family: Son of Sif, stepson of Thor, and sometimes linked to the giantess Skadi.
Symbolism: Represents precision, strength, survival, and mastery of nature.
Appearance: Often described as handsome and noble.

Key Facts:
Name Meaning: His name means "Glory" or "Magnificent".
Depiction: Wields a bow and arrows, skilled with snowshoes and skis, covering the land in snow as he travels.
Mystique: Though important (mentioned in Eddas and skaldic poetry), direct myths are few, suggesting he was an ancient god fading in importance by Viking times, according to Norse Spirit and The Troth.
Modern Worship: He's invoked for skills, overcoming adversity, and masculine spirituality, especially in skiing communities.