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Odin and Mimir in Norse mythology. Mimir the Wise was the consultant of the gods

Mimir: Consultant of Odin Who Was Beheaded by Vanir Gods

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Mimir was an obscure figure in Norse mythology. However, he was among the most benevolent creatures in the Nine Worlds. Even Odin the Allfather had to ask him for advice.

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Odin the Allfather, Muninn, Huginn, and Mimir

Top Violent and Bloody Executions in Norse Mythology

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Mimir the Wise was beheaded and his head was sent back to Odin the Allfather. Kvasir was killed and his blood was used to make the Mead of Poetry. Narfi son of Loki was killed and his entrails were used to bind Loki to the rocks. Thor slaughtered a giant family for stealing his Mjolnir hammer.

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Garm the Hound of Hel in Norse mythology

Garm: Hound Dog of Underworld or Another Name for Fenrir?

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Garm was the name of a dog or a wolf in Norse mythology. He was described to be the best canine, like Odin the best to the gods or Yggdrasil to the trees.

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Hel the Queen of the Deceased

How Powerful Were The Women in Norse Mythology?

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The Norns were the fate creators. Hel was the Queen of the Dead. Freya was the goddess of war. And Idunn was the keeper of youth for the gods. The female characters in Norse mythology held not only unique but also vital roles that no one could replace them.

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In Norse mythology, Forseti was an obscure god who was the god of justice and reconciliation

Forseti: Son of Baldur and God of Justice and Reconciliation

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Forseti was quite an obscure name in Norse mythology. He was among the less known gods in Norse Pantheon. Forseti was the son of Baldur and Nanna which meant Odin the Allfather was the grandfather of Forseti. He was god of justice and reconciliation in Norse mythology.

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