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Vidar is a deity in Norse mythology, recognized as the god of vengeance and silence, and the son of Odin and the giantess Gríðr. He is frequently described as one of the physically strongest gods in the Aesir pantheon, second only to Thor. According to mythological prophecy, Vidar is destined to survive the events of Ragnarök and avenge his father's death. During this apocalyptic battle, he is fated to slay the monstrous wolf Fenrir by stepping on its lower jaw with a specially crafted, incredibly thick shoe and tearing its mouth apart.
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Who are Vidar's parents in Norse mythology?
Vidar is described as the son of Odin and the giantess Gríðr. He belongs to the Aesir and is associated with silence, strength, and vengeance.
Why is Vidar called the silent god?
The Norse sources use the byname silent for Vidar, but they do not give one clear explanation for it. It may reflect his reserved character or a ritual idea connected with vengeance, but that interpretation is not stated as a definite mythic fact.
What does Vidar do at Ragnarök?
After Fenrir kills Odin, Vidar avenges his father by killing the wolf. In Snorri's account, Vidar uses a thick shoe to brace against Fenrir's lower jaw and tears the wolf apart.
What is special about Vidar's iron shoe?
The shoe is described as thick and strong enough to protect Vidar's foot while he forces open Fenrir's jaws. The Poetic Edda and Prose Edda both connect Vidar with the iron shoe and his role as Fenrir's enemy.
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