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Hoder

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Gender Masculine
Usage Norse Mythology

Meaning & History

From Old Norse Hǫðr, derived from hǫð meaning "battle". In Norse mythology he was a blind god, tricked by Loki into killing his brother Balder.

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Entry added April 25, 2021
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