baldr

Thân thiện

Baldr dreams of a peaceful future.

Definition

Proper noun * In Norse mythology, Baldr is the god of light, joy, purity, beauty, innocence, and reconciliation. He is renowned for his wisdom, fairness, and gentle nature. He is a son of Odin and Frigg, the husband of Nanna, and was killed by a mistletoe arrow wielded by his blind brother, Höðr (Hoth), as a result of Loki's treachery.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Baldr was the most beloved of all the gods in Asgard.
  • The story of Baldr's death is one of the most tragic tales in Norse mythology.
  • Frigg made every object on earth swear an oath not to harm Baldr.

Advanced Usage

• "Baldr's death": A common phrase referring to the central tragic event in his myth, which sets in motion the events leading to Ragnarök (the end of the world in Norse mythology).
  • The prophecy stated that Baldr's death would be the first in a chain of disastrous events.
• "Dreams of Baldr": In the myths, Baldr's troubling dreams foretold his own demise.
  • Odin rode to Hel to investigate the meaning of Baldr's dreams.

Variants and Related Words

• Baldur: An alternative spelling of the name.
• Balder: Another common alternative spelling in English.

Synonyms

• (Conceptual) The shining god, the god of light.

Related Phrases and Concepts

• "Mistletoe and Baldr": Refers directly to the agent of his death, as mistletoe was the only thing Frigg did not ask for an oath from, believing it to be too young and harmless.
  • Loki discovered the weakness and fashioned a dart from mistletoe to kill Baldr.
• "Baldr and Höðr": Refers to the relationship between the god and his brother, who was manipulated into being the unwitting instrument of his death.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (Norse mythology) god of light and peace and noted for his beauty and sweet nature; son of Odin and Frigg and husband of Nanna; killed by Hoth

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