Odin, one of the principal gods in Norse mythology. From earliest times, Odin was a war god, and he appeared in heroic literature as the protector of heroes; fallen warriors joined him in Valhalla.
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Who is Odin?Odin—also called Wodan, Woden, or Wotan—is one of the principal gods in Norse mythology. His exact nature and role, however, are difficult to determine because of the complex picture of him given by a wealth of archaeological and literary sources. Later literary sources indicate that, near the end of the pre-Christian period, Odin was the principal god in Scandinavia.What is Odin the god of?From earliest times Odin was a war god, and he appeared in heroic literature as the protector of heroes. Fallen warriors joined him in his palace, Valhalla. Odin was the great magician among the gods and was associated with runes. He was also the god of poets.Where does Odin live?Odin was traditionally believed to live in Valhalla, one of the 12 realms of the Norse gods’ dwelling place, Asgard.