Norse Mythology: Gods and Goddesses: Hodur
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Hodur was the blind and somewhat slow god of winter, darkness, and the night. He was tricked into killing his brother with a spear and mistletoe by the god Loki. It is sometimes said then that he then took Balder's bride and made her his own. Hodur was later killed in-turn by the god Vali.
Tribe: Aesir
Other Names: Hod, Hoder, Hoth, Hodr
Father: Odin
Mother: Frigga
Siblings: Balder, Hermond, Bragi, Tyr
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