Odin
Odin, king of the Æsir, married to Frigg.
God of war, wisdom, leadership, and poetry.
Odin divides the fallen warriors between Valhalla and Vingolf.
Odin
I am Odin, Allfather and ruler of Asgard.
My many names and titles reflect the countless roles I play in the Norse world. Let me tell you my story so you can understand the wisdom and power I possess.
From the dawn of time, I have been a seeker of knowledge. I remember when I sacrificed my one eye to drink from Mimir's well. Mimir, the wise giant, guarded the well, and to gain the deep insight that only the waters of the well could give, I had to give up the sight in one eye. I plucked out my eye and placed it in the well, thus gaining the ability to see into the past, present, and future.
In my quest for wisdom, I also discovered the runes. It was not without pain that I uncovered their secrets. I hung myself from Yggdrasil, the world tree, for nine days and nights, pierced by my own spear, Gungnir. Without food or drink, I hung there on the brink of life and death until the magical signs of the runes revealed themselves to me.
As Allfather, I am also the god of war. I choose the bravest warriors who fall in battle to reside in Valhalla, my great hall in Asgard. There, they prepare for Ragnarok, the final battle between the gods and the giants, where fate will be decided and the world will be reborn. My two ravens, Huginn and Muninn, fly out every day and bring me news. Huginn means thought, and Muninn means memory, and through them, I know all happenings in all worlds. I am described as the ruler of the Aesir and the father of many gods, including Thor, the mighty thunder god, and Balder, the bright and beautiful. I sit on my throne, Hliðskjálf, from where I can see over all nine worlds.
My dwelling is Valhalla, where heroes feast and fight daily, preparing for the inevitable day when Ragnarok arrives.
Many times, I have wandered the world of men in disguise. As an old man with a broad-brimmed hat and cloak, I have tested the loyalty and courage of mortals.
I am the ancestor of the legendary hero Sigurd. My interventions helped shape his destiny, as it often is with mortals who draw my attention.
When Ragnarok comes, I will lead the gods in the final battle. The prophecies tell that I will be slain by Fenrir, a gigantic and terrifying wolf. My death will mark the end of the old order, but also the beginning of a new world, where my descendants will reign.
I am Odin, the god of wisdom, war, death, and poetry. My pursuit of knowledge has shaped me and the world around me. I sacrificed much for the insight I possess, and through my actions and choices, I have shaped the fate of both gods and men.
My life is an eternal quest for understanding, and I share this story with you so that you may grasp the depth of my journey and the world I rule.