Höðr (Old Norse: Hǫðr [ˈhɔðz̠] ⓘ, Latin Hotherus; [1] often anglicized as Hod, Hoder, or Hodur) [a] is a god in Norse mythology. The blind son of Odin, he is tricked and guided by Loki into shooting a mistletoe arrow which was to slay the otherwise invulnerable Baldr.

Hodr, also known as Höd or Hoder, is a significant figure in Norse mythology. As the blind son of Odin and Frigg, Hodr is often associated with darkness and the night.

Hodr (pronounced “HO-der”; from Old Norse Höðr, “Warrior”[1]) is a Scandinavian god whom we know only from a single episode in Norse mythology: the death of Baldur. Two widely divergent versions of this story exist. The more familiar of the two (the one recounted in the above link) comes from the Prose Edda of the … Continue reading Hodr →

Hodr, also known as Höd or Hoder, is a significant figure in Norse mythology. As the blind son of Odin and Frigg, Hodr is often associated with darkness and the night. His role is notably linked to the tragic death of Baldr, the most beautiful of the gods.

Dec 4, 2024 · With his knowledge of the mistletoe not being bound by any oath, he took a mistletoe twig and fashioned it into an arrow. Being a coward at heart, Loki used Hodr as his …

Dec 14, 2024 · Hoder is a fascinating figure in Norse mythology, often associated with themes of darkness and tragedy. He is known primarily for his role in the death of his brother, Balder, which is one of the most significant events in Norse myth.

Dec 29, 2022 · Hodr (Höðr) is the Norse god of darkness. The twin brother of the beloved Baldr, Hodr is indirectly responsible for Baldr’s death.

Jun 25, 2019 · Hodr was responsible for the death of his twin, Baldr, the god of light. The two of them play important roles in the Norse legend of Ragnarok.

Höðr caused the death of Baldr, as was prophesied in the eddic poems Völuspá and Baldrs draumar. Because of Baldr's dreams, Frigg extracted oaths from all things not to harm Baldr. Odin fears something defective and rides into Hel, where he raises a völva from the dead and starts to question her. He asks her who Baldr's slayer will be, and she answers: Hödr will hither his …

Höðr (pronounced: "hoh-thr") also spelled Höð, Hodr, or Hoder, is a blind god in Norse mythology, known for his involvement in the murder of his brother Baldr.