The man
Gylfi describes the man at the doorway to show sight imagery to readers. The author writes, “Gylfi saw a man in the hall's doorway. He was juggling short swords and had seven in the air at once. The man spoke first, asking the visitor's name. Gylfi named himself Gangleri, saying that he had traveled over trackless paths. He asked for a night's lodging and inquired who owned the hall." The image of Gylfi at the door not only shows his intention of looking for a place to live, but he also has a hidden agenda because he is determined to know the lodge's owner. The scene at the lodge also reveals Gylfi’s true character because he did not give his genuine name when he conversed with the attendant.
Thrones
One of the vital images used by the author in the entire text is that of thrones. The narrator recounts the throne to aid readers in seeing the structure of the kingship. The narrator writes, “He saw three thrones, each one higher than the other. Three men there, one in each seat. He asked the name of their ruler. The man guiding him replied that the king was the lowest of the high seats; he was called High. Next Came the one called Just-as-High, while the one highest up was called Third.” The imagery shows readers how the kingdom is structured and governed. For instance, leadership is hereditary, and whoever takes the throne has to come from the ruling family tree.
Hell
The Third Man says, "All righteous men shall live and be with him in that place called Gimle or Vingolf. But Evil men go to Hel and into Niflhel (Dark Hell), below the ninth world.” The author creates imaginative images of hell to show readers what to expect in hell. Whoever is righteous will go to heaven, a home full of happiness. On the other hand, the picture of hell is disastrous, painting agony and suffering.
