Search for Wisdom

The following tales were about the god Odin’s search for wisdom and magical powers to avoid his doom and the destruction of the gods and the Nine Worlds at Ragnarök. His search leads him to break solemn oaths and terrible sacrifices.

Thirst for Knowledge and Power

Well of Knowledge

Head of Mimir

Mead of Poetry

Sacrifice: Hanging and Runes

Vafthrudnir: Contest of Wisdom

Related Pages

• Norse Creation
• Ragnarok