Hugin

[ hyoo-gin, hoo-or, often, yoo- ]

noun

, Scandinavian Mythology.

1. one of the two ravens of Odin that brought him news from the whole world.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hugin¹

< Old Norse Huginn, equivalent to hugi mind, thought + ( i ) nn definite article

Example Sentences

So, in many ways, rather than mere pets, stories describe Hugin and Munin as extensions of the god himself.

From Realm of History

I fear for Hugin, that he come not back, yet more anxious am I for Munin.

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Looking into their eyes, Odin saw the shadows and forebodings that Hugin and Munin told him of take shape and substance.

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Two ravens, Hugin and Munin, whose names signify thought and memory, were Odin's constant companions.

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I thought that Odin's birds, Hugin and Munin, sat on a tree before me.

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And Hugin flapped his wings, and said, 'What more vile than a false friend?

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