Odin, also known as Wotan in Germanic mythology, is the chief god in Norse pantheon. He is associated with wisdom, poetry, war, death, and magic. In the Eddas and sagas, Odin is often depicted as a tall, one-eyed old man with a long beard, wearing a cloak and a broad-brimmed hat. He is frequently accompanied by his animal companions: two ravens, Huginn and Muninn (thought and memory), and two wolves, Geri and Freki. Odin's most famous weapon is his magical spear, Gungnir, which never misses its target.
As the Allfather and ruler of Asgard, Odin plays a central role in many Norse myths. He is known for his constant quest for knowledge, which led him to sacrifice one of his eyes to drink from Mimir's well of wisdom and to hang himself from Yggdrasil, the world tree, for nine days and nights to gain the knowledge of runes. Odin is also the god of the dead, particularly of slain warriors who are chosen by his valkyries to join him in Valhalla. Despite his power and wisdom, the Norse myths foretell that Odin will meet his end during Ragnarök, the final battle at the end of the world, where he will be devoured by the monstrous wolf Fenrir.
Odin is the chief deity in Norse mythology, known as the Allfather and ruler of Asgard. He is a complex figure associated with wisdom, poetry, war, death, and magic. Odin is often depicted as a tall, one-eyed old man with a long beard, wearing a cloak and a broad-brimmed hat.
According to Norse mythology, Odin was not created but emerged from the primordial void known as Ginnungagap. He, along with his brothers Vili and Vé, are considered the first gods.
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