Hodur

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Definition

Proper noun (Norse mythology): A blind god; misled by Loki, he kills his brother Balder by throwing a shaft of mistletoe.

Usage
  • Hodur is a proper noun used exclusively in the context of Norse mythology. It names a specific deity.
  • It is typically used as the subject or object in sentences describing the mythological narrative.
  • The name is often spelled as Höðr (using the Old Norse orthography) or anglicized as Hod, Hoder, or Hodr.
Examples
  • In the tragic myth, Hodur was tricked by the deceitful Loki.
  • The death of Balder, caused by Hodur, was a great sorrow to the gods.
  • The story of Hodur and Balder is one of the most well-known tales from Norse mythology.
Advanced Usage
  • Hodur is a central figure in the story of Ragnarok, the Norse apocalypse. His killing of Balder is seen as one of the harbingers of this final battle.
  • In some versions of the myth, after Ragnarok, Hodur and Balder are reconciled and rule together in the new world.
Variants and Related Words
  • Höðr: The Old Norse spelling.
  • Hoder, Hodr, Hod: Common anglicized variants of the name.
  • Hotherus: A Latinized version of the name found in some medieval sources.
Synonyms
  • The Blind God: A descriptive epithet for Hodur.
  • Slayer of Balder: A kenning (descriptive poetic phrase) referencing his most famous act.
Related Concepts
  • Balder (Baldr): Hodur's brother, the god of light and purity, whom he kills.
  • Loki: The trickster god who orchestrates Balder's death by manipulating Hodur.
  • Mistletoe: The seemingly harmless plant that becomes the fatal weapon.
  • Ragnarok: The prophesied series of events, including the death of the gods, which Hodur's act helps set in motion.
Noun
  1. (Norse mythology) a blind god; misled by Loki, he kills his brother Balder by throwing a shaft of mistletoe

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