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Tyr
Tyr · Norse God of War, Justice, and Oaths
Norse god of war, justice, law, and oaths — the bravest among the Æsir. When the gods bound the monstrous wolf Fenrir, only Tyr would place his right hand in the wolf's mouth as a pledge of good faith. He lost the hand when the trick was revealed. His rune ᛏ (Tiwaz) symbolizes victory and honor.
Origin
Either a son of Odin or, in older traditions, the giant Hymir. He fostered the young Fenrir, earning the wolf's trust — which made him the only god willing to risk his hand to bind the beast.
Features
- Adult god bearing the dignity of a warrior
- Missing his right hand — bitten off by Fenrir
- Sword and shield as his symbols
- Rune Tiwaz (ᛏ) bears his name
Stories
Invoked in courts, duels, and oath-taking. Warriors carved his rune onto weapons before battle to ensure victory. The most ancient Germanic god of just war, worshipped by every tribe.