Abstract:Odin, the chief of the Aesir (Norse gods), has many names and is often portrayed as an old man, dressed in grey, with a wide-brimmed hat, and one eye. Odin is constantly in pursuit of gaining knowledge and wisdom, often in exchange of a sacrifice; he gave his eye to drink from the well of Mimir, which contains much wisdom, and even hung himself at Yggdrasil (the world tree) pierced by his own spear Gungnir for nine days and nights in order to understand the runes, which also contained wisdom and knowledge. He … Show more
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