odin

Meanings

• proper noun

  The chief god in Norse mythology, associated with wisdom, poetry, and the runes.

  - "Odin is the god of wisdom and poetry in Norse mythology."
  - "According to legend, Odin sacrificed an eye to gain wisdom."

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Variants

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Odin

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Etymology

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Old Norse Óðinn, derived from ōthr, meaning 'god'.

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Trivia

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1. Odin is also known as the 'Allfather' or 'Father of the Gods'.

2. According to some myths, Odin hung himself from the World Tree, Yggdrasil, for nine days and nine nights to gain wisdom.

3. Odin's sacred animal, the raven, is believed to bring him knowledge.

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Related Concepts

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1. Norse mythology: A collection of mythological beliefs and stories originating from the Norse people.

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Culture

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Odin is a central figure in Norse mythology, often depicted with a long beard, wearing a cloak, and carrying a spear. He is the god of war, wisdom, poetry, and the dead. Odin's wife is Frigga, and he is the father of Thor and Balder. Odin's sacred animal is the raven, and he is associated with the runes and the gallows.

How to Memorize "odin"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bearded god holding a spear and wearing a cloak.
   - Visualize Odin with a raven perched on each shoulder.

2. associate
   

   - Associate Odin with wisdom and poetry.
   - Link Odin to the runes and the gallows.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember Odin as the 'god of wisdom and poetry' or 'the god of war and the dead'.

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