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Odin (pronounced /ˈoʊdɨn/ from Old Norse Óðinn), is considered the chief god in Norse mythology and the ruler of Asgard. Homologous with the Anglo-Saxon Ƿōden and the Old High German Wotan, the name is descended from Proto-Germanic *Wōđinaz or *Wōđanaz. "Odin" is generally accepted as the modern English form of the name, although, in some cases, older forms may be used or preferred. His name is related to ōðr, meaning "fury, excitation," besides "mind," or "poetry." His role, like that of many of the Norse gods, is complex. He is considered a principal member of the Æsir (Norse Pantheon) and is associated with wisdom, war, battle, and death, and also magic, poetry, prophecy, victory, and the hunt. From Wikipedia under the
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Q. In Norse mythology, Odin sacrificed his eye at Mimir's spring for the Wisdom of Ages. Does anybody know enough about Norse mythology to know whether or not Odin regretted his decision afterwards? Asked by Gruzzzy - Sun Feb 22 23:57:18 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. Never. Odin gave his eye for wisdom, hung himself as a sacrifice from a tree for wisdom, and slept with a giantess to drink mead made from Kvasir's blood for wisdom. He was the all-father of the Gods and of humanity, and had to guide the good forces of the world to safety, to lead them in battle at Ragnarok, and, ultimately, to die in glorious battle for them. Such were the pressures and responsibilites laid upon him, that he needed to be as wise and intelligent as possible. In a religious context this would be translated as a reason for any of the capricious or mossible mean things Odin did - he did them for the greater good, and knew what to do because he was supremely wise. Another reason he might not regret is like what was said… [cont.] Answered by Savage Pellucidar - Mon Feb 23 09:18:08 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Odin" |
