Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Hermod is a lesser-known Norse God not mentioned often in the Sagas. He is nevertheless a fascinating individual whose adventurous journeys lead to encounters with mysterious soothsayers and dangerous beings residing in the darkest realms of the Underworld.
In Norse mythology, Hermod is a beautiful, bright young man and one of Odin's sons.
As a courageous warrior God, Hermod was often called 'the valiant in battle,' He was sometimes sighted with the Valkyries on their ride to Valhalla, the gigantic and majestic chamber of the fallen heroes.
Gifted with the rapidity of motion, Hermod is the only one allowed to ride Odin's magnificent steed, Sleipnir. On certain occasions, he is also entrusted to carry and use Odin's precious spear, Gungnir.
Giving Hermod the right and honor to borrow the horse and impressive weapon shows God Odin held his son in high regard and trusted him.
Hermod's Visit To The Finnish Magician And Meeting With Rossthiof
On one occasion, Odin learned his son Balder had horrible nightmares. Determined to learn more, he went to the seers, who told him Balder would be murdered. The soothsayers said that his death would be avenged by an unborn son of Odin, born from Rind's womb.
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