Odin

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Odin, the "All-Father," is the chief Norse god, depicted as a wise, one-eyed old man with a flowing beard, often wandering in a cloak with a broad-brimmed hat and staff, symbolizing wisdom, war, death, poetry, and magic, accompanied by ravens (Huginn & Muninn) and wolves (Geri & Freki), riding his eight-legged horse (Sleipnir) and leading fallen warriors to his hall, Valhalla, for Ragnarök. He sacrificed an eye for wisdom from Mímir's well, mastered runes, and is associated with shamanism and fierce, chaotic aspects of battle.

Key characteristics & symbols:
Appearance: Tall, old, one-eyed, grey-bearded, often cloaked.
Wisdom: Sacrificed an eye for knowledge from Mímir's well, hangs from Yggdrasil for runes.
Companions: Ravens Huginn (Thought) & Muninn (Memory), wolves Geri & Freki (the Greedy).
Steed: Eight-legged horse Sleipnir, travels across the nine worlds.
Weapon: Spear Gungnir, never misses its target.
Domains: War, death, poetry, magic, runes, shamanism, wisdom, the dead.
Home: Resides in Asgard; collects slain warriors in Valhalla for Ragnarök.
Family: Father of Thor, Baldr, Vidarr; husband of Frigg.
Titles: All-Father, Woden (Old English), Wotan (Germanic).

Complex Nature: Represents both deep wisdom and a love for battle's chaos, a complex figure fitting the warrior culture. A powerful magician and shaman, skilled in shapeshifting and mystical quests.

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