I know what Freyja is like because she came to me the other night, but what about Thor and Odin? Isn't Thor the creator of all things? Then he's the top God of the pantheon?
What roll does Odin play? Tell me about their personalities if you can. Thanks.
2007-11-27 08:39:56 · 11 answers · asked by Meatwad 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Personality: Odin is the All Father and is a searcher for knowledge. He sacrificed his eye for the ultimate gift of poetry, he sacrificed himself on a tree (stabbed in the side by a spear - sound familiar?) to reach a shamanistic state to obtain the runes. He's been known to travel the world to check out what's happening personally. His two ravens - thought and memory - travel the world each day and tell Odin everything. He is also the leader of the slain warriors chosen to go to his hall and practice their warrior skills until Ragnarok - the battle at the end and rebirth of the world.
Thor - a friend to mankind and enemy of giants that hate mankind. His hammer can only be lifted by him and always returns to his hand. It was stolen once by a giant and Loki talked Thor into dressing up like Freya (the giant was blackmailing the gods into giving Freya to him in marriage). Thor dressed in drag and went to the wedding, grabbed the hammer and killed the giants, getting his hammer back.
Thor, as a friend to humans isn't a war god, despite his quick temper with giants and the Midgard Serpent. Often kings and chieftains would dedicate all the slain to Odin, throwing a spear over their heads. Sometimes Odin would do that himself before a battle. Valkyries chose who will be slain for Odin and escort them to Vahalla (Odin's hall) when they die.
Because he chooses warriors at their prime, he's been seen as unreliable as a patron god. He actually has higher motives than what his chosen may have had for themselves.
2007-11-27 10:26:15 · answer #1 · answered by Aravah 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually Odin is the creator of everything, which is why He is called the Allfather. He created the world, gave humans life, and is the father of the vast majority of the Gods, including Thor who is the God of Thunder. He controls the weather, especially storms, and is seen as the protector of the Gods and humans. I can see how you would think Thor is the "tog dog" though since He tends to be worshipped so much so by Norse Pagans that His hammer has become the symbol of our path.
Freyja is the Goddess of love, witchcraft, battle, sexuality, fertility, and many other things.
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2007-11-27 10:40:25 · answer #2 · answered by Abriel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No Odin is considered the #1. Odin brought knowledge, Thor is mankinds friend, Freyr the fertility God, and Freyja the Goddess of this Earth. Read the Norse mythology and get a better understanding. Or google Asatru, it is the religion of the ancient Norse.
2007-11-27 08:47:34 · answer #3 · answered by ruriksson 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Odin is top dog, actually. He gave his eye for some knowledge and he has two ravens with him, so he has an eyepatch and two birds on his throne. Think: brilliant, grave, skeptical. Charlton Heston combined with some William Peterson thrown in.
Thor is the bad boy - he can throw a lot of lighting bolts in battle, but he will do that when he is angry, too. Think Kevin Sorbo with some David Hasselhoff behaviors.
2007-11-27 08:53:37 · answer #4 · answered by Amy R 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Odin is the head honcho, the king of the Gods. Odin along with his siblings are responsible for the creation of the world due to them killing the Frost Giant Ymir.
Thor is Odin's hot headed son, who represents the working man and as already mentioned is the God of Thunder.
I advise you to research it yourself, the above is from memory and will be fairly inaccurate.
2007-11-27 08:44:45 · answer #5 · answered by The Return Of Sexy Thor 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Odin is the Father and creator, Thor is the son of Odin and the God of Thunder, he wields a hammer as his weapon.
2007-11-27 08:43:43 · answer #6 · answered by Fire_God_69 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
There is only ONE true God, The Almighty God, whose name we are not worth to speak, but tells us His name is Jehovah. The Creator and King of HIS universe and earth. All the others are man-made so as to try and discredit our God. There is no scripture or any other kind of writings that support the other gods. But don't you find it interesting that the Bible began almost 5000 years ago? But there is no 'bible' of Zeus, only in Mythology books. There is no bible for Thor, only in Norse mythology, and so on... But soon, people will blindly listen to the Antichrist when he makes his appearance. You won't listen to the warnings the Christians are trying to give you now, but you will listen to him. Because he is going to try and put away any form of Christianity and Judaism, and those of you who like the idea of that will support him. But not realizing that when you do your conscience will be seared and there will be NO turning back. Some of you are already deciding to take the mark when it begins, selling yourself to the beast (and there will be NO turning back). Why don't I believe in Zeus? Because GOD sent His Son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins, so we might escape the wrath to come. What did Zeus do? Does he have believers all around the world? Is he pouring out spirit into the world to call all who will come because the time is drawing near? I would recommend you do a search on Apollyon. There's something you to hang onto, if you hate God and what he is offering you, then you might enjoy the evil that coming by Apollyon.
2016-04-06 01:00:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Odin is Allfather, not Thor
Odin is the God of Wisdom among other things.
Thor is God of Thunder and protector of Midgard.
2007-11-27 08:49:53 · answer #8 · answered by Melly 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
other way 'round
Odin's the god-chief. Thor is one of his sons, god of thunder (and Marvel superhero)
[edit] Odin has two ravens named Thought and Memory. not significant to the question, i just like raven trivia =)
2007-11-27 08:44:04 · answer #9 · answered by grandfather raven 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Go to Encyclopedia Mythica, under Norse mythology and Viking mythology, all of your questions answered.
2007-11-27 08:50:51 · answer #10 · answered by Nepetarias 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋