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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

In myth, Odin is a leading figure among the Aesir, often acting as a mediator among gods

Modern reception of Odin extends beyond scholarly texts to neopagan movements and popular culture, where he

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.
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.
appears
in
novels,
films,
and
video
games.
The
figure
continues
to
influence
contemporary
interpretations
of
Norse
myth
and
myth-inspired
media.