BaviPower Viking Blog — Odin

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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Odin the Allfather owned the Gungnir spear that never missed its target

What Weapons Did the Gods Use in Norse Mythology?

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Weapons in Norse mythology have always been an interesting topic for the Norse and Viking enthusiasts. In this blog post, we list out some awesome Norse weapons that can capture your attention.

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In Norse mythology, there were three Norns who were responsible for creating the course of fate for all beings in the cosmos. No one, even Odin the Allfather, could intervene into what the Norns had decided.

Three Awesome Magical Powers in Norse Mythology

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Norse mythology had many one-of-a-kind weapons as well as many magical powers. This blog post would list out three powers and interesting stories around them: seidr power, not-to-be-hurt power, and shapeshifting power.

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Unbelievable Creation Stories in Norse mythology

Three Unbelievable Creation Stories in Norse Mythology You Might Not Know

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Norse mythology had it that the cosmos was created from the corpse of the first giant of the universe, Loki mothered a horse whose name was Sleipnir later becoming Odin's favourite steed, and Heimdall was born by Nine Sea Maidens and Odin the Allfather.

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