How Odin Lost His Eye - Norse Mythology

Many of us known of Odin as his popularity in TV and Film has spiked recently. However how many of you know the story behind how Odin lost his eye?
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[@RaixsOreh]

this is Why Odin is one of my favorite gods/goddesses in mythology, his endless pursuit of knowledge.

[@patrickbergen9398]

Likewise.

[@franciscotorres3143]

charlie bonifer yo let me get some of the loud you smoking g

[@anastasiamurawski6179]

But some things we learn , or see cannot be unseen, whether you want to see or not. There are some places, especially in the internet , that I chose to stay clear of. some things I just don't need to see. I can just use my imagination without it being thrown in my face to understand. Sometimes it's better to stay innocent and purposefully naive, than to have more knowlege. We don't have to eat the whole apple to know what it tastes like , just take a few bites.

[@anselmareich3549]

You know someone is hardcore, when they snatch out their own eye for more of that sweet, tasty knowledge!

[@dankbudew4830]

"All knowledge is good knowledge" -Eclipsa, Queen of Darkness

[@richardjackson9584]

I have always seen Odin as the metaphor when it comes to old age. It's not the fact that he did all of these things it's the fact that he went through these things to achieve wisdom and to listen to your Elder so you do not have 2 gouge out your own eye to learn the same lessons that he did

[@Torsteinhauger]

Even the all father has to pay his price for the knowledge he wanted, what have we learned from this is the things we desire never comes free and easily achieved. Hail óðinn 🙏

[@allnaturalj345]

it would be great if you did some videos on Finnish gods and the history on them that being said I really enjoyed your Channel

[@zagorith14]

Wisdom is acquired through experience. Not necessarily pleasant experiences either.

[@kindaclassykindachola]

zagorith14, Very well said my friend 🌷

[@IronDragon-2143]

I guess Odin should consider himself lucky that Mimir only demanded one of his eyes. The price could've been one of his balls.

[@Furkan-gh9yx]

@@IronDragon-2143 he would give it too i think lol

[@ChicoMonkeyYT]

This is what makes Odin better than Zeus. While Zeus just lays around being pampered by those who follow him, Odin actually goes out and makes things happen for himself. He earns his worship, while for Zeus, it just comes to him blindly.

[@bolvar.fireblood6214]

And Zeus is bangin' everybody

[@bolvar.fireblood6214]

And Zeus is bangin' everybody

[@ChicoMonkeyYT]

KAPPA Aerogon To be fair, Odin is a bit of a cheater too

[@acupofwhitetea]

@@ChicoMonkeyYT though in argument. His wife cheated on Odin with his brothers when he was way.

[@ChicoMonkeyYT]

I Think That is true.

[@rustyhooks6181]

Calliope Jones LOVES your work. Thank you for it.

[@kindaclassykindachola]

Imagination that’s more Important than Knowledge But Knowledge Empowers imagination💫✨

[@koengerts]

Sometimes you must concede what seems so clear to you, in order to gain an even greater knowledge. Not all is as it seems, and your senses are not enough to obtain understanding of all things.

[@SarisChannel18]

The third eye dropped down into the deepest well of the soul. To know all, see all.

[@pialljungberg6963]

Not far from where i live there is a well called ögnakällan. The well of the eye in english.

[@royweasley247]

Thank you so much for explaining all these vavluable knowledge!

[@meowsayuhhh2537]

I enjoy your videos very much. I have two requests: video on Hugin & Munin, and video on Charon the Ferrymen

[@meowsayuhhh2537]

Scratch the request about the ravens, just found the video.

[@doctorwhite5919]

The marvel stuff should not be included.. Since it has nothing to do with Nordic mythology

[@dawnwayfinder]

If it's *relevant* to the subject, then it should be allowed.

[@marcopena7638]

Doctor White But that is the only way people under 35 years will pay attention... Or know what is he talking about

[@IronDragon-2143]

I'd argue that they only BARELY have the premise right.

[@teezy7818]

@@marcopena7638 that‘s not even true lol. I think anyone who clicked on this knows that Odin has nothing to do with marvel. Including me (way below 35 yrs)

[@orangeedo]

Keeping an eye in the well of the tree of life is a eye looking back into your heritage.

[@enderman_of_d00m24]

Odin: Father of all the gods. God of Warfare and Wisdom.

[@lalloo93]

Enderman_of_D00M hello brother

[@enderman_of_d00m24]

I wonder if it'll become a trend to name yourself *something* of doom

[@lalloo93]

Haha, I’ve had this name for years and I’ve seen a select few name themselves with Doom in their name.

[@zegenrenerd930]

And poetry

[@silversamurai5]

dont forget poetry

[@gregtheone975]

One extreme dude I felt in my heart he was an extremist that's the only way you can get these gifts. Push his body to the Limit his mind to the Limit. It's kind of like how Buddha found Dharma

[@teirantorres4588]

Would love to see a video on the Sumerian/Akkadian goddess of the Dead Ereshkigal

[@sabashukvani]

Indeed, there is no sacrifice too great for wisdom.

[@Seraphatum]

Please do a video about Horus or maybe the Seraphim

[@nilplaja4673]

It's curious since you're talking about Norse mythology, but you have a smiliar voice to that of Athelstan.

[@TOMNICE]

I heard a story about a giant who wanted to see the future and the gods wanted one of its eyes and this is how cyclops were made.

[@SonicSupremeSGT3]

I would like for you to go over the Myth of the Crossroads.

[@shiddy.]

very good

[@peterribolli8300]

Knowledge leads to wisdom. Hail Odin!

[@tjjordan8994]

I just noticed the symbolism in losing the right eye. The left hemisphere of the brain controls that eye. Intuition is associated with the right brain, and as anyone who has experienced this direct perception can attest, this faculty delivers truth beyond any questioning. It is true and you know it is true. Odin is forced to rely on the right brain.Hence, the god of wisdom thing. Just getting into the Nordic mythology, but I keep getting surprised by how sophisticated it really is. It makes me wonder if this developed only through collective effort or if these are the leftovers from some pre-kali yuga civilization. Such a shame we didn't get it all recorded earlier and direct from the practitioners.

[@Furkan-gh9yx]

but in mythology it is not stated which eye Odin gave

[@dymonddavis7847]

I love this story

[@LWolf12]

The Thumbnail of Odin looks like Peter Falk, kind of fitting, since he also had one eye.

[@IronDragon-2143]

Do you have any videos explaining more about Odin in greater detail?

[@glec5661]

How Odin Lost His Eye Once the world was still very young. Odin sat on his throne in the most beautiful palace in Asgard. His throne was so high that he could see over all three parts of the world from where he sat. On his head he wore a helmet shaped like an eagle. On his shoulder perched two black ravens called Memory and Thought. And at his feet crouched two snarling wolves. The great king gazed thoughtfully down on the earth below him. He had made the green land that stretched out before his eyes. With the help of the other gods, he had made men and women who lived on that earth. And he felt truly like the all-father he was called. The fair elves had promised they would help his children of the earth. The elves were tiny people who lived between heaven and earth. They were so small that they flipped about doing their work unseen. Odin knew that they were the artist who painted the flowers and made the beds for the streams. They took care of all the bees and butterflies. And it was the elves that brought the gentle rain and sunshine to the earth. Even the ugly dwarfs, who lived in the heart of the mountains, agreed to help. They forged iron and metals, made tools and weapons. They dug gold and silver, and beautiful jewels out of the earth. Sometimes they even cut the grain and ground the flower for the farmers on the earth. All seemed to be going well. Odin found it hard to think of evil times. But he knew that the Frost giants were only waiting for the chance to bring trouble to his children. They were the ones who brought cold and ice to the world and shook the earth in anger. They hated Odin and all the works of the gods. And from high on his throne, Odin looked down beyond the earth deep into the gloomy land of his enemies. He saw dark figures of huge men moving about. They looked like evil shadows. He, the king of gods, needs to have more wisdom. It was not enough just to see his enemies. He ought to know more about them. So, Odin wrapped his tall figure in a blue cloak. Down from his throne, he climbed down the broad Rainbow Bridge. He strode in across the green earth till he came to one of the roots of the great evergreen tree. There, close by the tree, was a well full of clear water. Its surface was so still it was like a mirror. In it one could see pictures of things that had happened and things that were going to happen. But beside the well, sat an old man. His face was lined with troubles of the world. His name was Mimir, which means “memory”. No one, not even the great Odin, could see the pictures in the well unless he drank some of its water. Only Mimir could give the magic drink. “Aged Mimir”, Odin said to the old man, “You hold the knowledge of the past and the future in your magic waters. Let me have but one sip. Then, I can know enough to protect the men and women of the earth from the hate of the giants.” Mimir looked kindly at Odin, but he did not smile. Although he spoke softly, his voice was so deep it reminded Odin of a distant roar of the ocean. “The price of one drink from this well is not cheap”, Mimir said. “And once you have a drunk and gazed into the mirror of life, you may wish you had not. For sorrow and death as well as joy are pictured there, so you should think again before you ask to drink.” But once the king of the gods had made up his mind, nothing could change it. He was not afraid to look upon sorrow and death. “What is your price, aged Mimir?”, Odin asked. “You are great and good, Odin”, answered Mimir. “You have worked hard to make the world. Only those who know hard work may drink from my well. However, that is not enough. What have you given up that is very dear to you? What have you sacrificed? The price of a drink must be a great sacrifice. Are you still willing to pay the price? “ What could the king of the gods sacrifice? What was most dear to him? Odin thought of his handsome son, Balder, whom he loved most in the world. To give up his son would be like giving up life and all that was wonderful around him. Odin stood silently before Mimir. Indeed, that would be a high price! Then, Mimir spoke again. He had read Odin’s thoughts. “No, I am not asking for your dear son. The fates say his life must be short, but he has time yet to live and bring happiness to the gods and the world. I asked for one of your eyes.” Odin put his hands up to his bright blue eyes. Those two eyes had gazed across the world from his high throne in the shining city of the gods. His eyes had taught him what was good and beautiful. What was evil and ugly. But those eyes had also seen his children, the men and women of the earth, struggling against the hate of the giants. One eye was a small sacrifice to win knowledge of how to help them. And without another thought, Odin plucked out one of his blue eyes and handed it to Mimir. Then Mimir smiled and gave Odin a horn full of the waters of his well. “Drink deeply, brave king, so you may see all that you wish in the mirror of life.” Odin lifted the horn to his lips and drank. Then, he knelt by the edge of the well and watched the pictures passing across its still and silent surface. When he stood up again, he sighed for it was as Mimir had said. He had seen sorrow and death as well as joy. It was only the glorious promise at the end that gave him courage to go on. So, Odin, the great king of the gods, became one eyed. If you can find Mimir’s well, you will see Odin's blue eye resting at the bottom. It is there to remind men and women of the great sacrifice he made for them.

[@arbknight12]

I love the God of War explanation: Odin got high off mushrooms and tried to claw out both eyes

[@woodwwad]

Praise Odin.

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

What a way to get the knowledge you seek

[@sauceboss9610]

Could you tell the story of Frey the vanir god i can't seem to find any story of him.

[@enigmavoid82]

Is there a Video for the Goddess Demeter?

[@dazzawesome]

Odin is truly a genius.

[@crispinpadre2434]

According to the story, What is the Exposition, Rising action, Cllimax, Falling action,Resolution.? Thanks

[@eirazumi6286]

Can you do more Egyptian gods? Like ammut or gia.

[@benquinney2]

Enlightenment

[@aracelisrodriguez2927]

The one that I read tell for Odin to regain that knowledge he must lose his eye and he hang himself for 3 days. But for another reason this shows that Odin values greatly knowledge.

[@jimmyphattits3700]

Mr. H reviews background music.

[@animalia5554]

Has anyone else read The Wheel Of Time? In that book series Mat Cauthon is an expy of Odin.

[@adamsloan9616]

Yes! Love that series. Notice his weapon had two ravens on it too and he wore a wide brim hat like Odin. I think his luck is derived from Odin as well. But he's tricky like Loki! Actually, I think Odin was a trickster as well. To gain more warriors for Ragnarok one time, he found nine men and threw a coin up in the air telling them that whoever was left when it hit the ground would win the coin or something like that, and they all killed one another gaining Odin 9 more warriors for Ragnarok.

[@adamsibley1166]

He isnt gone. Hes right here

[@derpherp1810]

Kilrogg from Warcraft shared a simmilar story to Odin. Inorder for Kilrogg to see his own death he gouged his eye and boiled it in a cauldron of lava.

[@vikingmobt.v.4021]

Derp Herp . Don't place mythology with a video game.

[@derpherp1810]

I'm saying Kilrogg story was clearly inspired by odin thats all I'm saying bro.

[@adamsloan9616]

Kinda makes you wonder about Isaac Newton and how he stuck a needle in between his eye ball and the bones around the eye in the back to see the distortions of light that it caused.

[@thetruebignasty6206]

August 25th 2019.

[@Bebierly0916]

💚

[@elie6769]

Odin ahama shi wisdom but yhwh punished Adam for gaining wisdom

[@Tiz604]

It was not a physical eye ! It's the pineal gland activation .The 3rd Eye ! Through self sacrifice and fasting on the tree of life !

[@seph6777]

Knowledge is dependent on the reality and if reality is malleable than knowledge is too, so what do we actually know? We knew the world was flat...now we know its round...and its going back to flat

[@dustinguy4696]

almost all right but it was a pond not a well

[@Slash-is3yu]

Where’s the video over oden alone??? Do a video over oden or better yet connect mythology to God of war games everyone.

[@kayed45]

it is the left eye

[@christianbaumann747]

The movie and music industry is showing us all this the one eyed pictures, is there a connection between the Northman’s religion and what the todays Christians call satanic? Could it be...? Thanks for answers

[@robbabcock_]

That must have been before Google and Wikipedia!😂😁

[@cruz68]

I thought he lost it in battle.

[@colleb95]

He gave it to Mimir.

[@colleb95]

Horus lost his left eye in a battle with Set.

[@amroeshky3]

Hi there is somthing in my mind and need to understand if he was the God of God's then who coreted him and the rest of the world please I need an urgent answer My fb amero di Maria

[@gerieveen4561]

Odin was not the allfather, in norse and germanic mythology! This is a later Christian addition, because it fits the Christian concept of 1 supergod. Odin was respected, but also feared, because he always had his own agenda. Thor was more commenly seen as the god of protection, for humans to call upon. And Many temples were build to pay respect to thor, so Thor was seen as the most important god in norse and mythology. For me he is still the primary god for spellwork, since its my religion.

[@bloodhound2995]

The foremost god in the Norse pantheon, Odin was father to many of the Aesir (Norse race of gods), including Thor and Balder, and a father-figure to others such as Loki. For this reason, Odin was often known as “Allfather.” ... Odin was the wisest god; he had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge

[@godrenzo]

Try something from Africa. Like Ananse

[@asiyaapyadi2853]

Dajjal

[@saundrayork767]

what is the connection between Odin and Santa Claus?

[@traskmiguel866]

im starting to think odin is satan, and this video exposing what he did for the wisdom from a tree most likely a tree of knowledge right...

[@Shiobana753]

That is a very far stretch my friend. I'm talking a stretch that goes on for thousands of miles.

[@traskmiguel866]

in a pantheistic society or wtvr you really dont know who your worshiping, being one-eyed and wise same story of horus giving his eye to Osiris... you call him Odin/Woden/Wotanaz, pls be a little open mided here. The greek letter for "S" is "Σ" the Sigma, if u flip it on its side it becomes "W." also sounds like a "V" its all in the pronunciation, Hebrew's called "SATAN" or (STN) "ΣATANAΣ/ΣATANAZ/SATANAS" without the vowels you get "ΣTNΣ,ΣTNZ,STNZ,WTNZ" in south america they have "VOTAN."

[@traskmiguel866]

i get you im just trying to reason what im learning day by day...

[@jch7914]

@@traskmiguel866 I agree a bit with you but maybe if we are a the end of a world, evrything is backwars mean satan is the good and muhamad and jesus christ are the fake like the real.satan who split the humanity...may be the saviour is one eye who know indeed?