Norse God Odin
Odin is set apart from most gods in most cultures because he was for the people. While many gods in cultures around the world were fixated on self-preservation, Odin made great sacrifices to give humans the gifts they needed to survive in a harsh world. He was a true benefactor to the human race.
Here are a few reasons Odin makes my top 5 list of favorite deities:
- He was a humanitarian
- He was an animal lover
- He had a great appreciation for art and poetry
- He was a fearless warrior
- He respected his comrades in arms
- His thirst for knowledge was unquenchable
- He never gave up, even when he knew fate suggested he should
- He didn’t say much, but what he did say was profound
- He understood great sacrifice is required for great gain
- He was a pretty good-lookin’ dude from what I can tell 😉