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'''Odin''' was 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. He possessed two ravens [[Huginn]] and [[Muninn]]. | '''Odin''' was 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. He possessed two ravens [[Huginn]] and [[Muninn]]. | ||
In the mythology, Odin disguised as a beggar, plunged a [[Swords of Eden|Sword]] into a tree called {{Wiki|Barnstokkr}}, stating that whomever 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>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Glyphs]]</ref> | In the mythology, Odin disguised as a beggar, plunged a [[Swords of Eden|Sword]] into a tree called {{Wiki|Barnstokkr}}, stating that whomever 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>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Glyphs]]</ref> | ||
==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
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Odin was 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. He possessed two ravens Huginn and Muninn.
In the mythology, Odin disguised as a beggar, plunged a Sword into a tree called Barnstokkr, stating that whomever 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.[1]
Legacy
During the 9th century, the Vikings would make offerings to Odin and pray for strength in battle.[2]
Gallery
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Sigmund being presented with the sword
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
