odin
Definition
Proper noun * In Norse mythology, the chief god and ruler of the Aesir. He is associated with supreme authority, war, poetry, knowledge, wisdom, magic, and death. He is famously depicted as having sacrificed one of his eyes at the Well of Mímir in exchange for wisdom.
Usage
- Odin is the primary figure in the Norse pantheon, often portrayed as a wise but cunning one-eyed god.
- He is the father of many gods, including Thor and Baldr.
- His constant companions are the wolves Geri and Freki, and the ravens Huginn (thought) and Muninn (memory), who bring him information from all over the world.
- He resides in Valhalla, where he welcomes half of the warriors who die in battle.
Examples
- In the myths, Odin rides his eight-legged horse Sleipnir.
- Odin is frequently sought by heroes and kings for his knowledge and counsel.
- The day Wednesday is named after Odin (from Old English , "Odin's day").
Advanced Usage
- The All-Father: A common epithet for Odin, emphasizing his role as the father of the gods and of humankind.
- Hangatýr (The God of the Hanged): An epithet referencing Odin's self-sacrifice on the world tree Yggdrasil to discover the runes.
- Grimnir (The Hooded One): Another name for Odin, often used when he travels in disguise among mortals.
Variants and Related Words
- Woden / Wotan: The Old English and Old High German names for Odin, respectively, from Proto-Germanic *Wōðanaz.
- Óðinn: The Old Norse form of the name.
- Odinic (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Odin.
- Odinism: A modern revival or practice of the historical Norse religion, focusing on the worship of Odin and the Aesir.
Synonyms
- The All-Father
- The High One
Related Phrases and Concepts
- To ride with Odin: A poetic or modern metaphorical phrase meaning to die bravely in battle, referencing the warriors chosen for Valhalla.
- Odin's eye: A symbol representing the sacrifice of a tangible thing for intangible wisdom or knowledge.
- The wisdom of Odin: Refers to profound, hard-won, or mystical knowledge.
Noun
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(Norse mythology) ruler of the Aesir; supreme god of war and poetry and knowledge and wisdom (for which he gave an eye) and husband of Frigg; identified with the Teutonic Wotan
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