Týr (/ t ɪər /; [1] Old Norse: Týr, pronounced) is a god in Germanic mythology and member of the Æsir. In Norse mythology, which provides most of the surviving narratives about gods among the Germanic peoples, Týr sacrifices his right hand to the monstrous wolf Fenrir, who bites it off when he realizes the gods have bound him.

Tyr (pronounced like the English word “tier”; Old Norse Týr, Old English Tiw, Old High German *Ziu, Gothic Tyz, Proto-Germanic *Tiwaz, “god” [1][2]) is a Norse war god, but also the god who, more than any other, presides over matters of law and justice.

Melqart (Phoenician: 𐤌𐤋𐤒𐤓𐤕, romanized: Mīlqārt) was the tutelary god of the Phoenician city-state of Tyre and a major deity in the Phoenician and Punic pantheons.

Dec 8, 2023 · Tyre is thought to be one of the oldest cities on the Phoenician coast, established long before the Israelites entered the land of Canaan. Isaiah affirms Tyre’s ancient origins as “from days of old” (Isaiah 23:5–7).

Mar 8, 2023 · Tyr was the Norse god of war and bloodshed, also renowned as a bringer of order and justice. He was best known for sacrificing his arm to Fenrir so that the gods could trap the giant wolf.

Tyr, one of the oldest gods of the Germanic peoples and a somewhat enigmatic figure. He was apparently the god concerned with the formalities of war—especially treaties—and also, appropriately, of justice.

Sep 13, 2017 · Inside the heavily fortified island city there was an old and famous temple to the chief god of Tyre, Melkart (or Melqart). The Greeks identified this god with their famous mythic hero Hercacles (Hercules).

Dec 29, 2016 · The mighty warrior Tyr was an early god in the legends of the Norse. The remaining myths of Tyr are few, although his legacy stands as symbol of justice and lawfulness. Tyr is considered the bravest and boldest of the gods, and an inspiration for courage and heroism in …

Dec 7, 2023 · Tyr, a figure shrouded in the ancient mists of Norse mythology, stands as a testament to the complex tapestry of Norse belief systems. Revered as the god of war, justice, and lawful order, Tyr’s role transcends the simplistic archetype of a mere war deity.

Dec 17, 2024 · Tyr (Old Norse Týr) is the god of justice, law, and war. He is one of the major gods of the Norse Pantheon.