Viking gods

Parchment-style artwork of Odin with ravens and spear beneath Yggdrasil, Norse mythology scene in golden ink tones.

Odin: The All-Father of Wisdom (Norse Mythology)

November 11, 2025

European Gods and Deities·Gods & Deities

Odin (Old Norse: Óðinn) stands as the supreme god of the Norse pantheon, ruler of the Æsir and father of many divine lineages. Known as the All-Father (Alföðr), he governs wisdom, poetry, war, and death, moving between realms as both king and wanderer. He is depicted with one eye, the other sacrificed at Mímir’s Well for knowledge, and a long

Parchment-style artwork of Týr with missing hand beside the bound wolf Fenrir, Norse mythology.

European Gods and Deities·Gods & Deities

Týr: God of Law, Oaths, and Courage (Norse Mythology)

Týr (Old Norse: Týr), one of the most ancient and solemn gods in the Norse pantheon, embodies law, sacred oaths, binding agreements, and the unflinching courage required to uphold both justice and cosmic order. While later mythic cycles elevate Odin and Thor to greater prominence, early Germanic tradition suggests that