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    Monstrefact Redux: Sleipnir, the Eight-Legged Horse

    enNovember 01, 2023

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    • The Future and the Extraordinary: AI and MythologyAI is transforming industries and embodies the extraordinary, while mythology's Sleipnir, an eight-legged horse, symbolizes the swift and game-changing.

      The future will be shaped by artificial intelligence, and the capabilities of this technology will be extraordinary. We heard about this on the Technically Speaking podcast by Intel, where they discuss how AI is transforming various industries, including health care, retail, entertainment, and personal computing. Meanwhile, in mythology, there's a creature that embodies the idea of extraordinary speed and power - Sleipnir, the eight-legged horse of the Norse god Odin. In Norse mythology, Sleipnir was described as the swiftest horse, able to travel across water, land, air, and ice. Its parentage was unusual, with Loki taking the form of a mare and mating with the magical giant stallion, Svadilfari. This shows that even in mythology, the concept of something extraordinary and game-changing is not new. Whether it's AI or mythical creatures, the future will continue to surprise us with new innovations and stories. Tune in to Technically Speaking on the Iheartradio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts to learn more about the latest technology, and keep an open mind for the unexpected.

    • Loki's Distraction Delays Giant's Marriage and Births SleipnirLoki's trickery delays a giant's wedding, leading to his death and the birth of the legendary eight-legged horse, Sleipnir.

      In Norse mythology, Loki, the trickster god, managed to delay the completion of a giant's wall by distracting the giant's horse with the form of a beautiful mare. This stall in progress prevented the giant from winning the sun, moon, and the hand of the goddess Freya in marriage. The giant's subsequent quest for revenge led to his death at the hands of Thor. Additionally, during this time, Loki impregnated a mare and gave birth to the eight-legged horse, Sleipnir. Sleipnir became a significant steed in Norse mythology, carrying Odin to the underworld and inspiring various interpretations, including representations of his eight legs as shadow legs or the legs of pallbearers. This tale highlights Loki's cunning nature and the consequences of his actions on the Norse pantheon.

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