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What is Odin often depicted wearing during his wanderings in Midgard?
What is Odin often depicted wearing during his wanderings in Midgard?
Why did Odin give up one of his eyes?
Why did Odin give up one of his eyes?
What did Odin learn after hanging himself from the branches of Yggdrasil for nine days?
What did Odin learn after hanging himself from the branches of Yggdrasil for nine days?
Who did humans, particularly kings and warriors, make human sacrifices to?
Who did humans, particularly kings and warriors, make human sacrifices to?
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What is the origin of the name of the day 'Wednesday'?
What is the origin of the name of the day 'Wednesday'?
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What is Odin's role in Norse mythology?
What is Odin's role in Norse mythology?
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What is the name of Odin's hall in Asgard where he accepts worthy heroes?
What is the name of Odin's hall in Asgard where he accepts worthy heroes?
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What is the name of Odin's spear?
What is the name of Odin's spear?
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What is the name of Odin's horse?
What is the name of Odin's horse?
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What is the name of Odin's father?
What is the name of Odin's father?
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What is Odin seeking in Norse mythology?
What is Odin seeking in Norse mythology?
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What did Odin keep after Mimir's beheading?
What did Odin keep after Mimir's beheading?
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What is the name of the tree from which Odin hanged himself?
What is the name of the tree from which Odin hanged himself?
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Why did the Northern Germanic tribes continue to worship Odin?
Why did the Northern Germanic tribes continue to worship Odin?
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What is the significance of Yggdrasil in Norse mythology?
What is the significance of Yggdrasil in Norse mythology?
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Study Notes
Odin, the Chief of the Norse Gods
- Odin is the God of war, death, and the heavens, and is also referred to as Alfodr (the All-Father), the father of all gods.
- He is the ruler of Asgard, residing in his hall named 'Valaskjalf', and watching over the Nine Realms from his throne named 'Hlidskjalf'.
Family and Relationships
- Odin is married to Frigg, but has many relationships with others and fathered many children, including Thor, Vali, and Tyr.
- He has more than a hundred names, including Alfodr, Angan Friggjar, Baleyg, and Ygg.
Appearance and Symbols
- Odin is often depicted as a mature man with a beard, holding a spear named 'Gungnir', wearing a ring named 'Draupnir', and a helmet with the wings of an eagle.
- He is accompanied by his two ravens, named 'Hugin' and 'Munin', which bring him news from Midgard and beyond.
- His favorite animals are two wolves, named 'Geri' and 'Freki', which he fed with his daily food.
- He rides an eight-legged horse named 'Sleipnir'.
Quest for Wisdom and Knowledge
- Odin is recognized as a god who is craving for wisdom and knowledge, but often acquires them with a price.
- He gave one of his eyes to Mimir (the guardian of the well of wisdom and knowledge) to attain wisdom.
- He kept the severed head of Mimir after the Vanir beheaded him at the Æsir-Vanir War, and consulted it when needed.
- He hanged himself from the branches of Yggdrasil for nine days, wounded himself with his spear, and starved until he learned the magic runes (alphabet).
Worship and Legacy
- Humans, particularly kings and warriors, made human sacrifices to Odin.
- His cultural trace still survives, with the name of the day 'Wednesday' coming from the Old English 'Wōdnesdæg', meaning "Odin's Day".
- Odin was still worshipped by the Northern Germanic tribes after the spread of Christianity among them.
Odin, the Chief of the Norse Gods
- Odin is the God of war, death, and the heavens, and is also referred to as Alfodr (the All-Father), the father of all gods.
- He is the ruler of Asgard, residing in his hall named 'Valaskjalf', and watching over the Nine Realms from his throne named 'Hlidskjalf'.
Family and Relationships
- Odin is married to Frigg, but has many relationships with others and fathered many children, including Thor, Vali, and Tyr.
- He has more than a hundred names, including Alfodr, Angan Friggjar, Baleyg, and Ygg.
Appearance and Symbols
- Odin is often depicted as a mature man with a beard, holding a spear named 'Gungnir', wearing a ring named 'Draupnir', and a helmet with the wings of an eagle.
- He is accompanied by his two ravens, named 'Hugin' and 'Munin', which bring him news from Midgard and beyond.
- His favorite animals are two wolves, named 'Geri' and 'Freki', which he fed with his daily food.
- He rides an eight-legged horse named 'Sleipnir'.
Quest for Wisdom and Knowledge
- Odin is recognized as a god who is craving for wisdom and knowledge, but often acquires them with a price.
- He gave one of his eyes to Mimir (the guardian of the well of wisdom and knowledge) to attain wisdom.
- He kept the severed head of Mimir after the Vanir beheaded him at the Æsir-Vanir War, and consulted it when needed.
- He hanged himself from the branches of Yggdrasil for nine days, wounded himself with his spear, and starved until he learned the magic runes (alphabet).
Worship and Legacy
- Humans, particularly kings and warriors, made human sacrifices to Odin.
- His cultural trace still survives, with the name of the day 'Wednesday' coming from the Old English 'Wōdnesdæg', meaning "Odin's Day".
- Odin was still worshipped by the Northern Germanic tribes after the spread of Christianity among them.
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Learn about Odin, the Norse god of war, death, and the heavens, and his role as ruler of Asgard and father of the gods. Explore his family and relationships in this quiz.
