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Hoenir

American  
[-nir] / ˈhœ nɪr /

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.
  1. a god, one of the Aesir, companion of Odin and Loki, hostage to the Vanir.


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But when Mimir was not with him, Hoenir seemed unable to come to a decision, and the Vanir soon tired of this.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

This time the three of them were Thor and Loki and Hoenir.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

When Mimir was with him to advise him, Hoenir also spoke like a king and made wise decisions.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

A swoop, down to where Thor and Hoenir were standing openmouthed, looking up at them.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

Hoenir was tall and good-looking, and he looked like a king.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

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