Vidar, also known as Víðarr, is a powerful god in Norse mythology, renowned for his strength and silence. He is the son of Odin and the giantess Grid, making him one of the younger Aesir gods. Vidar is often referred to as the "Silent God" due to his taciturn nature, but his quiet demeanor belies his immense power and importance in Norse cosmology.
Vidar is most famous for his role in Ragnarök, the prophesied end of the world in Norse mythology. According to the Eddas, Vidar is destined to avenge his father Odin's death by slaying the monstrous wolf Fenrir. He accomplishes this feat using his incredible strength and a special shoe, which he has been crafting throughout time. This shoe, made from all the leather scraps that people have cut from their own shoes, allows Vidar to step on Fenrir's lower jaw and tear the wolf's mouth apart, thus ensuring that even in the twilight of the gods, justice and vengeance prevail.
Vidar is a powerful Aesir god in Norse mythology, known for his strength and silence. He plays a crucial role in the events of Ragnarök, the prophesied end of the world.
Vidar is the son of Odin, the Allfather and chief of the Aesir gods, and the giantess Grid (Gríðr). This makes him a child of both divine and giant heritage, a common theme in Norse mythology.
Unlike many other Norse gods, there are no known accounts of Vidar having children or romantic partners in the surviving mythological sources.
Vidar is not typically associated with any particular animal or companion in Norse mythology.