Mimir

Noun

Meaning

(Norse mythology) giant who lives in the roots of Yggdrasil and guards the well of wisdom

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

loki cyclops goliath hercules polyphemus

Hypernyms

giant

Examples

Larrington says that "Odin exchanged one of his eyes for wisdom from Mimir, guardian of the well, while Heimdall seems to have forfeited his ear." Source: Internet

Mimir, knowing the value of the water, refused unless Odin offered one of his eyes. Source: Internet

The Loss of Odin's Eye Mimir was an ancient being, notorious for his unparalleled wisdom. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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