Who is this god

– Who is this god (Name, origin, lifestyle, culture, language, beliefs of the world, etc.)
– What are the traits of this god? What are they responsible for? What is their relationship to humans?
– Does this God have a Greek/Roman counterpart? (is it found in both civilizations?) Compare and contrast both the Greek and Roman versions.
– What are some of the stories involving this god? Minimum 1 ESSENTIAL STORY and one INTERESTING STORY
***Please include an additional slide with a Bibliography***
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**God:** Odin

**Origin:** Norse mythology

**Lifestyle:** Odin is a god of many aspects, including wisdom, war, death, poetry, and magic. He is often depicted as an old man with a long white beard and one eye. He is also known for his raven companions, Huginn and Muninn, who fly around the world and report back to him on everything they see.

**Culture:** Odin is a central figure in Norse mythology and is worshipped by many Norse people. He is the chief god of the Aesir, the major pantheon of Norse gods.

**Language:** Odin is mentioned in a number of Old Norse texts, including the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda.

**Beliefs of the world:** Odin is believed to be the creator of the world and the gods. He is also believed to be the god of wisdom and knowledge.

**Traits:** Odin is a complex and contradictory god. He is both wise and foolish, benevolent and malevolent. He is also a powerful warrior and a skilled magician.

**Responsibilities:** Odin is responsible for a number of things, including:

* **Wisdom and knowledge:** Odin is the god of wisdom and knowledge. He is often sought out by mortals who are seeking guidance or enlightenment.
* **War and death:** Odin is also the god of war and death. He is often depicted as leading the Aesir into battle.
* **Poetry and magic:** Odin is also the god of poetry and magic. He is a skilled poet and magician, and he is often sought out by mortals who are seeking to learn these arts.

**Relationship to humans:** Odin has a complex relationship with humans. He is both feared and respected by mortals. He is known for his generosity and his willingness to help those who are worthy. However, he is also known for his wrath and his willingness to punish those who cross him.

**Greek/Roman counterpart:** Odin’s Greek counterpart is Zeus. Zeus is the king of the gods and the ruler of Olympus. He is also the god of thunder and lightning.

**Comparison and contrast:**

| Characteristic | Odin | Zeus |
|—|—|—|
| **Origin** | Norse mythology | Greek mythology |
| **Lifestyle** | God of many aspects, including wisdom, war, death, poetry, and magic | King of the gods and ruler of Olympus |
| **Responsibilities** | Wisdom, war, death, poetry, and magic | Thunder and lightning, law and order, justice |
| **Relationship to humans** | Complex, both feared and respected | Complex, both feared and respected |

**Essential story:**

One of the most essential stories about Odin is the story of his quest for the Mead of Poetry. The Mead of Poetry is a magical drink that gives the drinker the gift of poetry and wisdom. Odin traveled to the land of the giants to obtain the Mead of Poetry. He disguised himself as a beggar and begged the giantess Gunlod for a drink of the Mead. Gunlod agreed to give Odin a drink, but only if he could stay awake for three days and three nights. Odin agreed, and he drank from the Mead of Poetry until he passed out. When he woke up, he had learned all the secrets of poetry and wisdom.

**Interesting story:**

Another interesting story about Odin is the story of how he acquired his one eye. Odin was once sitting under an oak tree when he came across a well of wisdom. He wanted to drink from the well, but he was blocked by a giant guarding the well. Odin challenged the giant to a game of riddles. If Odin won, he would be allowed to drink from the well. If he lost, he would lose his eye. Odin won the game of riddles and was allowed to drink from the well. However, as a punishment for winning, the giant took Odin’s eye. Odin then replaced his eye with a golden one.

**Bibliography:**

* **The Poetic Edda.** Translated by Lee M. Hollander. University of Texas Press, 1962.
* **The Prose Edda.** Translated by Arthur G. Brodeur. University of California Press, 1959.
* **Lindow, John. Norse Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs.** Oxford University Press, 2002.
* **Simek, Rudolf. Dictionary of Northern Mythology.** Translated by Angela Hall. D.S. Brewer, 1993.