The chief god in Norse mythology, known for his wisdom, poetry, and warfare, who sacrificed his eye for knowledge.
From Old Norse Óðinn, related to Old English wōd meaning 'mad' or 'inspired.' The name likely derives from proto-Germanic roots meaning 'fury' or 'rage,' reflecting the god's connection to ecstatic states and war frenzy.
Odin is basically the ultimate multitasker god—he's simultaneously a warrior, poet, and knowledge-seeker who literally hung himself on a tree for nine days to unlock magical powers. Vikings believed he could see everything through his two ravens Hugin and Munin (Thought and Memory), making him the original all-knowing deity.
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