1) Artifact in Norse mythology 
In Norse mythology, Svalinn is a legendary shield which stands before the sun. The name Svalinn means `cold` or `chill` and is derived from the verb svala means `cool`; svala sér means `to slake one`s thirst` and svala-drykkr is a `icing draught`. It is attested in original Grímnismál: ==Translations== ...