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Tyr is characterized as a warrior associated with justice, leadership, and right relationships. In the Norse myths, he raises the wolf Fenrir, for he is the only one brave enough to feed him. He loses his hand to Fenrir after breaking an oath he and the Aesir made with him. Tyr may have historically been a more prominent figure in Scandinavian mythology before Odin grew to popularity.

Published On: August 18th, 2025Last Updated: August 21st, 2025

Tyr

Old Norse

Týr

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