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ODIN’S SPEAR (GUNGNIR)

 

Odin’s spear was an unbreakable weapon associated with truth, honour and trust

 

Just as Thor is associated with his mighty hammer, his father, Odin is associated with his weapon of choice, the magnificent spear called Gungnir. For Odin, the god of war and storm, Gungnir represented the power of lightning. When the spear was thrown by Odin, it flew across the sky with brilliant light, and people on the ground called it “lightning” or “meteor”. According to the legends, anyone who made a wish in front of Gungnir would have his/her wish come true. This might be the origin of making a wish on a meteor.

 

Gungnir was so awe-inspiring for many reasons: It would always hit the target, never missed and could penetrate anything. A covenant carved onto the spear stated that whoever possessed the spear shall rule the world; This is how Odin became the king of all gods.

 

It was made from the branches from the World Tree Yggdrasil by dwarves. The spear was a holy weapon, and the oath made in front of it could never be broken and was be bound to come true.

 

Odin’s Spear meanings:

 

Truth and Justice

 

Reliable

 

Consistent