Naglfari

Naglfari is a ship in Norse mythology made entirely from the fingernails and toenails of the dead. According to the Eddas, specifically Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson and Poetic Edda, Naglfari will play a crucial role during Ragnarök, the end of the world.

The ship is commanded by the giant Hrym, and carries an army of giants and the dead to Vigrid, the battlefield where the final battle between gods and giants will take place. The construction of Naglfari highlights the importance of proper burial and disposal of the dead, specifically the trimming of nails, as leaving them untrimmed contributes to the ship's construction and ultimately hastens Ragnarök.

The name "Naglfari" is often translated as "nail farer" or "nail ship," directly reflecting its unusual construction material. The ship serves as a grim reminder of mortality and the consequences of neglecting proper respect for the deceased. The descriptions of Naglfari paint a vivid and unsettling image, contributing to the apocalyptic atmosphere surrounding Ragnarök in Norse mythology. The tale acts as a cautionary narrative, emphasizing the connection between the actions of mortals and the fate of the cosmos.