Höðr

Höðr

a god of battle and combat

Höðr (also spelled Hod or Hoor) is a blind god who is best known for his role in the death of Baldr, the god of light and purity.

According to the myth, Höðr was tricked by Loki into shooting Baldr with a mistletoe dart, which was the one object that could harm him. Höðr was blind and Loki convinced him to shoot the dart by guiding his aim. The dart hit Baldr, killing him instantly.

After the death of Baldr, Höðr was punished severely by the other gods. He was hunted down and killed by Vali, another of Odin's sons, as retribution for his role in Baldr's death. The Norse myth tells that Höðr was a passive participant in Baldr's death and that he was manipulated by Loki, who was seeking revenge against the other gods.

Höðr's name is derived from the Old Norse word for "warrior," and he is sometimes depicted as a god of battle and combat. However, in most myths, he is portrayed as a somewhat tragic figure, who is manipulated into causing the death of one of the most beloved gods in the Norse pantheon.