Horses played a significant part in Norse mythology .
Several horses played major roles in the Norse myths , among them the eight - footed pacer named Sleipnir , owned by Odin , chief of the Norse gods .
Horses played a significant part in Norse mythology , and several horses played major roles in the Norse myths , among them the eight - footed pacer named Sleipnir , owned by Odin , chief of the Norse gods .