Hoder

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A blind Norse god tricked by Loki who killed his brother Balder with a spear of mistletoe

proper noun

Literature

: Hoder

Many Norse myths recount the fateful actions of Hoder during the gods' downfall.

Examples

Because Hoder was blind, he was easily manipulated by Loki's cunning plan.
In Norse mythology, Hoder is known for his tragic role.
In the ancient legend, Hoder tragically killed Balder with a mistletoe spear.
Did Hoder really kill Balder by mistake?
In Norse mythology, Hoder, the blind god, unknowingly killed his brother Balder with a mistletoe arrow.
The tragic tale of how Hoder, deceived by Loki, became the cause of Balder's death is a central myth in Norse legends.
Many stories in Norse mythology highlight how Hoder's blindness played a crucial role in the death of the beloved god Balder.

Synonyms

Hoth

vsHoder

Literature

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A blind Norse god tricked by Loki into killing his brother with mistletoe

is identical in meaning but uses the standardized spelling form

Hodr

vsHoder

Literature

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A blind god who Loki tricks into killing his brother Balder

is the identical mythic figure but shown in the main spelling form

Hodur

vsHoder

Literature

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A blind god in Norse stories who Loki tricks into killing his brother with mistletoe

is the same story but presented using the principal spelling

Surface Forms

Hoder main

Etymology

Hoder comes from the old Norse name Höðr, which comes from an old Germanic word meaning 'battle' or 'fight'. So his name fits the myth: although blind, he takes part in a deadly act, and the name reminds us of conflict and tragedy.