Mímir

Mimir was a primal god of Norse mythology whose head was severed and sent to Odin during the war between the Aesir and the Vanir deities. He was renowned for his knowledge and wisdom and the god Odin journeyed to the land of the giants, Jotunheim, to acquire Mimir's omniscient wisdom and knowledge for himself. The knowledge was attained by drinking from Mimir's magical well, but as a price for drinking of it Odin was forced to pluck out one of his eyes. Odin returned to Asgard with Mimir's head for oracular consultation according to some accounts. Mimir was also Honir's chief advisor after he became a ruler of the Vanir.

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Norse mythology - Aesir - Vanir - Odin - Jotunheim - Asgard - Oracular - Honir

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Mimir was also the name of the Sigurd's foster father in the Thidrekssaga, who in other sources is called Regin. He is the source for the figure of Mime in Wagner's Ring cycle.

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Sigurd - Thidrekssaga - Regin - Wagner - Ring cycle

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