Tyr

Tyr is known as the god of war. He is bold and courageous. It is said, that by his name, he is either the son of Odin or the son of Hymir, a giant. He Carries around a spear which symbolizes justice. Tyr is considered Odin's right hand man or should I say " left hand man". A story goes that Fenrir, the bad wolf, was unable to be tied down by any chain. So the gods had a silk ribbon made of many things that would hold down the wolf. The wolf would not agree to this unless one of the men stuck their hand in his mouth. So Tyr, being the brave man he was, decided it would be him who took one for the team. In this instense though, Tyr lost his right hand, leaving him to be known as the one-handed god.

Tyr is also known as Tiw, by the anglo-saxons and the day tuesday is named after him. During Ragnarok, Tyr wants revenge on Fenrir for taking his hands, but that never happens. Tyr kills the gaurd dog of Hel, Garm, but then dies himself from the wounds made upon him.

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