Hothr

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Noun 1. (Norse mythology) A blind god; misled by Loki, he kills his brother Balder by throwing a shaft of mistletoe. * In the context of Norse mythology, Hothr is a significant figure, a god who is blind. He is tragically tricked by the god Loki into committing fratricide.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • In the myth, Hothr is an unwitting instrument of fate.
    • The story of Hothr and Balder is a central tragedy in Norse mythology.
    • Loki guided the hand of the blind god Hothr.
Advanced Usage
  • "Hothr's deed": This phrase refers specifically to the act of killing Balder, emphasizing its tragic and unintended nature.
    • The prophecy was fulfilled by Hothr's deed.
Variants and Related Words
  • Höðr: The Old Norse spelling of the name.
  • Hoder: An alternative Anglicized spelling.
  • Balder: The brother killed by Hothr.
  • Loki: The trickster god who deceives Hothr.
Synonyms
  • Slayer (of Balder): A descriptive synonym referencing his most famous act.
  • Blind god: A descriptive term for his primary characteristic in the myths.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • A Hothr's throw: A literary or metaphorical phrase suggesting an action that is blind, misguided, or has catastrophic unintended consequences.
    • His careless comment was like a Hothr's throw, destroying the fragile peace.
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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