The Death Of Balder
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The god of light, joy, purity, beauty, innocence, and reconciliation. Son
of Odin and Frigg. He was loved by both gods and man and was
considered to be the best of the gods. He had a good character, was
friendly, wise and eloquent, although he had little power. His wife is
Nanna, daughter of Nep, and their son is Forseti, the god of justice.
Balder's hall is Breidablik ('broad splendor').
Most of the stories …
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…heart. Also Balder's horse and his treasures were
placed on the ship. The pile was set to fire and the ship was sent to sea
by the giantess Hyrrokin.
Loki didnot escape punishment for his crime and Hod was put to death
by Vali, son of Odin and Rind, who was born for just this purpose. After
the final conflict, when a new world arises from its ashes, both Balder
and Hod will be reborn.
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