This is a description of Höðr, the blind god who unknowingly killed his own brother Baldr.
28b. kafli
Höður heitir einn ásinn. ... | Hod is the name of one As. He... |
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49c. kafli
En Höður stóð utarlega í mann... | Hod was standing at the edge ... |
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Gylfaginning, which is part of Snorra Edda, was composed in Iceland in the 13th century, and holds the stories of many of the Pre-Christian myths of northern Europe. It is believe to have been composed by the Icelander Snorri Sturlusson. Snorra Edda consists of three separate parts, Gylfaginning, Skaldskápamál and Háttatal, all functioning together as a greater work and guide for the aspiring medieval poet and storyteller.
Höðr is one of the Æsir. He is the son of Óðinn, brother of Baldr and accused of Baldrs death. He is blind. Höðrs name means warrior or fighter and he is said to march to Ragnarök together with Baldr.
For more, see:
Ellis Davidson, H. R, (1990), Gods and Myths of Northern Europe. London: Penguin Books. pp. 29, 35, 82, 184-187
Simek, Rudolf (2007), Transl: Angela Hall. Dictionary of Northern Mythology. Cambridge: D.S. Brewer. pp. 155
Steinsland, Gro (2005), Norrøn Religion. Myter, Riter, Samfunn. Oslo: Pax Forlag. pp. 121-128, 171, 176, 210-218, 226.
(Contributed by Liv Marit Aurdal.)
Main text: Gylfaginning
Attributes: God Weapon Loki causing trouble Honour Death Shooting Arrow Ring Arrow Blind Mistletoe Circle
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Text sections: SnSt Gylf 28bIII SnSt Gylf 49cIII