Vali

/ˈvɑːli/ noun

Definition

In Norse mythology, a son of the god Odin, created for the purpose of avenging the death of Baldur the Beautiful.

Etymology

From Old Norse 'Vali,' of uncertain origin but possibly related to words meaning 'strength' or 'power.' The character appears in the Poetic Edda and Norse cosmology.

Kelly Says

Vali is one of mythology's saddest characters—he's literally born to be a weapon of vengeance, raised for a single purpose, which makes him a tragic predecessor to modern sci-fi stories about characters bred or designed for specific violent roles.

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