In Norse mythology Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr which can be directly translated as teeth-barer and teeth-grinder are Thor’s two goat companions. These goats pull his Thor's chariot across the sky and bring Thor and anyone who accompanies him to any place in all of the nine realms.
Thor's arrival is always announced because when the chariot is pulled through the sky lightning erupts from it's wheels and thunder can be heard and seen from far and wide. Although they are Thor's trusty companions, if no other food can be found they can be slaughtered and eaten and then the goats can be revived so long as none of their bones are broken they will be in perfect health.
One might wonder why Thor chose goats to pull his chariot, well this can easily be explained by the fact that Scandinavian goats seem to be more muscular and powerful than other goats. These goats were magical and powerful and an outward reflection of their owner Thor's strength.
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Man this is such a cool design, coot it as a hooded blanket but would have gotten it as cloak if i could!