Othin
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Draupnir was the name of Othin's ring which was made by the smith Eitri and sent to Othin by his brother Brokk.
From Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes by Nora Kershaw
Then he laid aside his flea-form, drew the necklace from her gently, opened the door and departed, carrying the necklace to Othin.
From Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes by Nora Kershaw
Then said he: "It appears to me that Othin will have been well compensated for one boy if he gets in place of him King Harold and his son and all his host!"
From Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes by Nora Kershaw
And when Othin heard of it he told Loki to fetch him the necklace.
From Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes by Nora Kershaw
I am going to be Othin's guest, is a euphemism for 'be slain,' and is equivalent to 'go to Valhalla,' the abode of slain warriors which belonged to Othin.
From Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes by Nora Kershaw
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