Balderus
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Balderus is the son of Othinus and falls in love with Nanna. He resolves to slay Hotherus, his rival, and is described as a demigod.
When
- First attested
- 1100 CE
- Attested period
- 1100 – 1200
- Historical notes
- Appears in Saxo Grammaticus's Gesta Danorum.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Hothbrodd, Athisl, wood-maidens, Mimingus, Bous, Rinda, Odin, Loki, Baldr, Vali, Höðr, Frigg
- enemy of
- Hotherus
- consort of
- Nanna
- child of
- Othinus
- allied with
- Thoro
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“After a while Hotherus and Balderus have their third battle and again Hotherus is forced to retreat. Weary of life because of his misfortunes, he plans to retire and wanders into the wilderness.”
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