Vidar (Noun)
Meaning
(Norse mythology) one of the Aesir; son of Odin; avenges his parent by slaying Fenrir at Ragnarok.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Vidar is known for being nearly invulnerable due to his uniquely crafted shoes made from the leftover leather of all shoes ever worn.
- According to Norse myth, Vidar will avenge the death of his father Odin by killing the wolf Fenrir during the events of Ragnarok.
- Vidar is often depicted with a strong association with silence and is said to be so quiet that he doesn't even speak until the breaking of the bonds that hold back the wolf Fenrir.
- The mythological figure of Vidar has been difficult for scholars to fully comprehend, and interpretations of his role vary among different historians and Norse mythology enthusiasts.
- Together with Vali, Vidar is one of only a few Aesir gods to survive the catastrophic events at Ragnarok.