Odins

Odins may refer to Odin, the principal god of Norse mythology. In most contexts the singular Odin is used, and the form “Odins” is not a standard designation in primary mythological sources. It may appear in some modern writings as a stylistic plural or when referring to multiple depictions of Odin, but it is not a distinct figure separate from Odin himself.

Odin, often called Allfather, presides over Asgard and embodies wisdom, war, death, poetry, and magic. He is renowned for his relentless pursuit of knowledge, including sacrificing an eye for wisdom and hanging himself on Yggdrasil for nine nights to gain the runes. He travels the world in Sleipnir, his eight-legged horse, and is accompanied by the ravens Huginn and Muninn. His attendants include the wolves Geri and Freki. Odin bears a range of powerful tools and symbols, including the spear Gungnir and the gold ring Draupnir, and he is closely associated with magical practices and rune lore.

In myth, Odin is a leading figure among the Aesir, often acting as a mediator among gods and humans and shaping events in battles, poetry, and lore. He is described as the father of several gods and heroes and features prominently across Norse sagas and poems. The principal textual sources that mention Odin are the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda, with additional appearances in later sagas and histories.

Modern reception of Odin extends beyond scholarly texts to neopagan movements and popular culture, where he appears in novels, films, and video games. The figure continues to influence contemporary interpretations of Norse myth and myth-inspired media.