Who is the darkest Norse god?

The "darkest" Norse god is often considered to be Höðr (Hod), the blind god of winter and darkness, who was tricked by Loki into killing his beloved brother Baldr, plunging the world into sorrow and bringing about the Fimbulwinter, though Hel, the ruler of the underworld, and the chaotic trickster Loki are also prime candidates for darkness due to their associations with death, chaos, and malice.
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Who is the dark god in Norse mythology?

Hodr is known in Norse mythology as the god of winter and darkness. He is responsible for the coming of winter, cold weather, nighttime, shadows, the winter solstice, and battle-hardened warriors.
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Who was the most evil Norse god?

Loki is one of the most infamous of the Norse gods and has been described in many films, comics, videogames, and books, as well as traditional lore - his monstrous children are equally famous in the form of the giant wolf-monster Fenrir, the world-serpent Jörmungandr and last his own daughter, the Norse goddess of the ...
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Who is the most badass Norse god?

Odin was one of the most powerful and revered of all the Norse gods and subsequently associated with several themes including wisdom, knowledge, healing, death and war. He also ruled over the 'hall of the slain' known as Valhalla.
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What is a Nordic demon?

What are Norse demons called? Demon-like creatures in Norse mythology are called Draugr. However, unlike demons in Christianity, they have physical bodies and were once alive.
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Who is the scariest Nordic monster?

One of the most ferocious and powerful monsters of North mythology was Fenrir, the terrible wolf. Fenrir was a son of Loki and the frost giantess Angrboda. Even the gods feared Fenrir, who was so big that when he stretched open his mouth with his bottom jaw to the ground, the top part of his mouth touched the sky.
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Who are the 12 sons of Odin?

Odin's sons are Baldr and Meili, Vidar and Nep, Vali, Ali, Thor and Hildolf, Hermod, Sigi, Skiold, Yngvi-Freyr and Itreksiod, Heimdall, Sæming.
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Who is the weakest Norse god?

There isn't one single "weakest" Norse god, as it depends on interpretation (combat vs. influence), but Hodr (the blind god tricked into killing Baldr) is often cited due to his tragic fate and lack of personal power, while minor gods like Bragi (poet) or less active deities are also contenders for lacking major combat feats, contrasting sharply with powerhouse figures like Thor or Odin. 
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Who's stronger than Odin?

While Odin is the supreme god in Norse myth, entities like the monstrous wolf Fenrir (destined to kill him at Ragnarök), powerful giants like Surtur (who brings destruction), or even an unnamed, greater "All-Father" figure who restarts creation, are depicted as stronger or capable of defeating him; also, characters like Zeus or Thor, depending on interpretation (comics vs. myth), are debated as physically superior. 
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Who is the bravest Norse god?

According to the 'Prose (or Younger) Edda', Tyr was the bravest and most valiant of the gods, and he had great power over victory in battles. Although little is known of his cult today, Tyr is believed to be the oldest of the Northwest European gods.
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Who is the darkest god?

Erebus was the primordial god of darkness and shadows in Greek mythology. Greek myths also refer to this god as Erebos. The Greeks primarily worshipped the Olympian gods, such as Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon.
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Which Norse god is like Jesus?

There are some that carry a striking resemblance to Christianity. For example, Odin sacrificing himself to himself on Yggdrasil in order to learn the runes is similar to Jesus on the cross. Or Odin being represented as High, Just-as-High and Third when talking to King Gylfi which resembles the Trinity.
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Who kills Odin in Myth?

In the mythic future, Odin leads the einherjar at Ragnarök, where he is killed by the monstrous wolf Fenrir.
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Who is stronger, Zeus or Odin?

It's a classic "who's stronger" debate between mythical figures, but in most interpretations, Zeus is often depicted as physically stronger and a more direct combatant, leading many to believe he'd win in a fight, while Odin excels in wisdom, magic, and cunning, potentially outsmarting Zeus given prep time, but struggling in a pure brawl where Zeus's raw power (like cosmic lightning) and battle record against Titans give him the edge, especially in God of War lore where Zeus is portrayed as a near-unstoppable force.
 
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What are the 5 evil gods?

The following gods comprise the five evil gods: God of Intelligence, God of Technique, God of Brutality, God of Strength, and God of Flight.
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Who is the drunk Norse god?

While there isn't one single "God of Alcohol," the Norse giant Ægir is the primary deity associated with brewing, hosting grand feasts with ale for the gods, and celebrations. Odin, the All-Father, is also linked to alcohol, often depicted drinking wine and sometimes credited with teaching humans to brew beer, while the magical Mead of Poetry comes from the blood of the wise Kvasir.
 
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Who is the strongest Viking god?

There's no single "strongest," but Thor is often seen as the strongest in raw physical might (god of thunder, wields Mjölnir) while Odin is the wisest, most cunning, and kingly, making him the most powerful overall through magic, knowledge, and leadership. Some myths even highlight Thor's son, Magni, as incredibly strong for easily lifting a giant off his father. 
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Is Vidar stronger than Odin?

However, if we consider mental strength, and magic abilities, then Odin is the strongest. If we consider the strength of resilience and vengeance, then Vidarr stands out – and, to point out the obvious, Vidar is the only survivor out of the trio after Ragnarok has at last come to an end.
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Can Odin lift Thor's hammer?

In Marvel Comics/MCU, Odin created the worthiness enchantment on Mjolnir and could lift it (especially before Thor's exile), but after Thor's exile and the enchantment changing to "she," Odin (and even Thor) couldn't lift it until its destruction/reforging; in Norse Mythology, there's no "worthiness" rule, just immense weight, but Mjolnir is primarily Thor's, with hints Odin/other giants could lift it with strength or magic, though not its main wielder.
 
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Who is the deadliest god?

There's no single "most dangerous god" as it depends on the myth, but top contenders include Kali (Hinduism) for destruction/transformation, Ares/Hades/Nyx (Greek) for war/death/primordial power, Set (Egyptian) for chaos, Apophis (Egyptian) for cosmic destruction, Ahriman (Zoroastrian) as the embodiment of evil, and even Yahweh (Hebrew Bible) for enacting divine judgment, often involving mass destruction. The danger lies in different aspects: primal chaos, war, inescapable fate (Hades), or violent divine will. 
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Is Apollo the god of LGBTQ?

Apollo isn't the sole god of homosexuality, but he is a prominent figure associated with same-sex love and male beauty in Greek myth, often seen as a patron for such relationships due to his many famous male lovers, like Hyacinthus. He embodies the Greek ideal of male excellence and bisexuality, having both male and female paramours, and is considered a "champion of male love". 
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Who is the coolest Norse god?

Odin, a.k.a. Woden, was one of the most powerful gods in Norse mythology. Vikings believed he was the King of the Gods and ruler of all things. According to legend, he created all of Earth and its creatures, including humans.
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Who is Odin's favorite son?

Odin's favorite son in Norse mythology is Baldr (or Balder), the god of light, beauty, purity, and joy, known as "the Beautiful" or "the Good" and beloved by all. His tragic death, orchestrated by Loki, is a central event leading to Ragnarök, making him a pivotal and deeply mourned figure, despite Thor's greater fame as the thunder god and warrior.
 
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Who is Saxa to Thor?

Saxa's name refers to that of the giant Járnsaxa. According to Poetic Edda, the first book to be recorded by Völuspá (the seer's prophecy about Ragnarök), Járnsaxa was Thor's lover and had a son with him, Magni.
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