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'''Odin''', also called '''All-Father''', was a widely revered god in {{Wiki|Germanic mythology}}. In [[Norse mythology]], he was known as the king of all gods, associated with wisdom, healing, death, knowledge, and war. | '''Odin''', also called '''All-Father''', was a widely revered god in {{Wiki|Germanic mythology}}. In [[Norse mythology]], he was known as the king of all gods, associated with wisdom, healing, death, knowledge, and war. | ||
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Odin was also in charge of the [[Valkyrie|sword-maidens]], who were thought to visit battlefields.<ref name="Fury from the Sea">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[A Fury from the Sea]]</ref> | Odin was also in charge of the [[Valkyrie|sword-maidens]], who were thought to visit battlefields.<ref name="Fury from the Sea">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[A Fury from the Sea]]</ref> | ||
At some point, Odin disguised himself as a beggar and plunged a [[Swords of Eden|sword]] into a tree called {{Wiki|Barnstokkr}}, stating that | At some point, Odin disguised himself as a beggar and plunged a [[Swords of Eden|sword]] into a tree called {{Wiki|Barnstokkr}}, stating that whoever was able to pull it free would receive it as a gift. Only the warrior [[Sigmund]] proved able to do so, and subsequently claimed the Sword as his own.<ref name="Glyph">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Glyphs|Glyph #5: "Instruments of Power"]]</ref> | ||
==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
During the 9th century, the [[Vikings]] made offerings and sacrifices to Odin and | During the 9th century, the [[Vikings]] made offerings and sacrifices to Odin and prayed for strength in battle.<ref name="Comment trailer" /> A statue of him was a key feature of Viking settlements.<ref name="Premiere Trailer">{{Youtube|rKjUAWlbTJk|Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Cinematic World Premiere Trailer|UC0KU8F9jJqSLS11LRXvFWmg|Ubisoft}}</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Odin, also called All-Father, was a widely revered god in Germanic mythology. In Norse mythology, he was known as the king of all gods, associated with wisdom, healing, death, knowledge, and war.
Mythology
According to the mythology, Odin was accompanied by the ravens Huginn and Muninn, who kept him informed of the goings-on in the worlds.[1]
Odin was also in charge of the sword-maidens, who were thought to visit battlefields.[2]
At some point, Odin disguised himself as a beggar and plunged a sword into a tree called Barnstokkr, stating that whoever was able to pull it free would receive it as a gift. Only the warrior Sigmund proved able to do so, and subsequently claimed the Sword as his own.[3]
Legacy
During the 9th century, the Vikings made offerings and sacrifices to Odin and prayed for strength in battle.[1] A statue of him was a key feature of Viking settlements.[4]
Gallery
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An engraving of Odin revealing the sword to Sigmund
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed II (Glyphs only)
- Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Fate of the Gods (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (first appearance)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Developer Commentary Trailer | Ubisoft [NA] on the Ubisoft North America YouTube channel
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – A Fury from the Sea
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Glyph #5: "Instruments of Power"
- ↑ Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Cinematic World Premiere Trailer on the Ubisoft YouTube channel