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InNorse mythology, theVimur is the largest of theElivagar rivers that were formed at the beginning of the world.
In Skáldskaparmál 18, part of the Norse Edda written bySnorri Sturluson, the Vimur river is mentioned in the tale ofThor andGeirrod. Thor needed to cross the Vimur on his way to Geirrod's abode. The force of the river threatened to sweep Thor away. Geirrod's daughter,Gjalp, tried to drown them by urinating in the river and causing it to rapidly overflow. Thor hurled a rock into the river, effectively stopping the flow. This, together with the help of arowan tree, allowed Thor to cross the river.
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