Geri and Freki.
Geri and Freki are two primordial wolves, or wargs according to some sources, that act as Odin's travel companions.
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It is said that after creating the world with his brothers, Odin became lonely traveling by himself so he created the first wolves: Geri and Freki (both meaning “the ravenous” or “greedy one”). The ruler of Asgard and these furry canines quickly became inseparable as they traveled the world together and slowly populated the Earth with wolves, their offspring.
Geri and Freki sometimes had difficulty finding prey to feed themselves so Odin created two ravens, Hugin and Munin, to aid them in their endeavors. In return for the ravens’ assistance, the wolves shared their kills with their feathered friends as thanks. Together this quartet never went hungry. To this day, ravens and canines are often found collaborating in a similar fashion in the wild.
When Odin created the first humans, his father Borr flew into a rage and punished him for such an act but before that could happen, Odin came to the humans and told them to learn from Geri and Freki because they could teach them many valuable lessons. Among others like how to cooperate, hunt, care for their families and defend themselves.