odin
Speech parts
1. odin - Noun
2. Odin - Proper noun
Meaning
The supreme deity of the Scandinavians; -- the same as Woden, of the German tribes.
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Additionally, the ship’s combat system and communications equipment were upgraded, and Spruance became one of eight ships to receive the newly-designed laser weapons system, Optical Dazzling Interdictor (ODIN).
According to the saga, while Odin was away, Odin's brothers Vili and Vé oversaw Odin's holdings.
According to Schapiro, "the Anglo-Saxon taste for the Hell Mouth was perhaps influenced by the northern pagan myth of the Crack of Doom and the battle with the wolf, who devoured Odin."
Among many others (see List of names of Odin ), the long-bearded god Odin bears the names jólfaðr main (Old Norse for "Yule father") and jólnir main ("the Yule one").
After the Æsir–Vanir War ends in a stalemate, Odin appoints Freyr and Njörðr as priests over sacrifices.
Archaeological record If the rider on horseback on the image on the Böksta Runestone has been correctly identified as Odin, then Geri and Freki are shown taking part in hunting an elk or moose.