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According to the mythology, Odin was accompanied by the [[raven]]s [[Huginn and Muninn]], who kept him informed of the goings-on in the worlds.<ref name="Comment trailer">{{Youtube|L_nb_YECQoQ|Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Developer Commentary Trailer <nowiki>| Ubisoft [NA]</nowiki>|UCBMvc6jvuTxH6TNo9ThpYjg|Ubisoft North America}}</ref> | According to the mythology, Odin was accompanied by the [[raven]]s [[Huginn and Muninn]], who kept him informed of the goings-on in the worlds.<ref name="Comment trailer">{{Youtube|L_nb_YECQoQ|Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Developer Commentary Trailer <nowiki>| Ubisoft [NA]</nowiki>|UCBMvc6jvuTxH6TNo9ThpYjg|Ubisoft North America}}</ref> | ||
Odin was also in charge of the [[ | 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 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|Glyph #5: "Instruments of Power"]]</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 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|Glyph #5: "Instruments of Power"]]</ref> | ||
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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 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.[3]
Legacy
During the 9th century, the Vikings made offerings and sacrifices to Odin and pray 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