Norse Mythology: Gods and Goddesses: Balder
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Balder was considered the god of light, joy, spring, and peace.
He was a very popular and well-liked god and warrior. He was
extremely strong and gentle-hearted, but was sometimes considered a bit slow in the head. He
was actually killed by his own blind brother when Loki tricked Hodur into
throwing a dart of mistletoe at him. Mistletoe was the only thing of nature that was not asked
by Frigga to not harm her son.
Tribe: Aesir
Ragnorak: Balder must remain in Hel until it is over and the Earth is reborn.
Depicted: Balder is usually represented as a very handsome god of fair hair and face.
Father: Odin
Mother: Frigga
Wife: Nanna
Siblings: Hodur, Hermond, Bragi, Tyr
Children: Forseti
Other Names: Baldur, Baldr
Myths: The Death of Balder, Voluska
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