Hati in Norse mythology is a wolf associated with chasing the moon. Hati’s full name is Hati Hróðvitnisson, which translates to “Hati, son of Hróðvitnir.” Hati is often depicted in conjunction with his brother Skoll, who chases the sun. These wolves play a significant role in the cosmic events leading up to Ragnarök, the Norse apocalypse.
The pursuit of the sun and moon by Hati and Skoll represents the cycle of night and day and symbolizes relentless pursuit and time’s inexorable passage. According to mythology, it is foretold that during Ragnarök, Hati will finally catch and swallow the moon, causing the sky to be plunged into darkness.
Hati’s story is a part of several Norse texts, including the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda, which are the primary sources of Norse mythology. Though not as prominent as some other figures in the mythology, Hati and his brother serve as important symbols related to the cosmos’ order and eventual upheaval during the end times.
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