What was Heimdall the god of?

In Norse mythology, Heimdall (from Old Norse Heimdallr, [ˈhɛimˌdɑlːz̠]) is a god who keeps watch for invaders and the onset of Ragnarök from his dwelling Himinbjörg, where the burning rainbow bridge Bifröst meets the sky. He is attested as possessing foreknowledge and keen senses, particularly eyesight and hearing.
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What is Heimdall's power?

Superhuman Strength and Wicked Senses

Heimdall has super human strength and Asgardian durability, plus extraordinarily acute senses, bordering on the extrasensory. He can hear leaves falling and grass growing, can sense the life essences of Asgardian gods throughout Asgard's Nine Worlds.
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Is Heimdall a son of Odin?

Sources. According to Snorri Sturluson, the 13th-century Icelandic scholar and author of the mythological textbook The Prose Edda, Heimdall belongs to the Æsir family as a son of Odin and is known as the white god, whiteness in Old Norse being linked to beauty and uprightness.
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What was Baldur the god of?

Baldr is a god in Norse mythology associated with light, wisdom, and courage, although he is never specifically defined as the god of any of these. He is best known for his dramatic death, which heralds the coming of Ragnarök, the end of the age of the Norse gods and the rebirth of the world.
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Is Shadow Moon a Baldur?

Neil Gaiman revealed that Shadow is not the character's real name. Of course not. In the short story mentioned above, “The Monarch of the Glen,” Shadow's real name is revealed to be Balder. Balder is part of the Norse pantheon of gods, and Odin's son.
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Who is stronger Thor or Baldur?

Superhuman Strength: As the God of Strength, Thor is the strongest of the Aesir Gods, surpassing that of Baldur, Týr, Magni, Modi, and maybe even Odin himself in terms of brute force and physical strength.
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Why does Heimdall have orange eyes?

Also, Heimdall has glowing orange eyes, which is the color of the Soul Stone. And glowing eyes do seem to be a symptom of Infinity Stone possession. In Thor: The Dark World, Heimdall says he can see all the souls in the nine realms, explaining his omniscience.
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Is Heimdall more powerful than Thor?

Powers and abilities

Heimdall possesses the powers of a typical Asgardian, including superhuman strength, stamina, speed, agility and durability. However, he is generally stronger and more durable than all but a few Asgardians, such as Odin and Thor.
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Is Kratos a real god?

In Greek mythology, Kratos (or Cratos) is the divine personification of strength. He is the son of Pallas and Styx. Kratos and his siblings Nike ('Victory'), Bia ('Force'), and Zelus ('Glory') are all essentially personifications of a trait. Kratos is first mentioned alongside his siblings in Hesiod's Theogony.
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Is Heimdall the soul stone?

"The Soul Stone is with Heimdall," suggested reader Justin Ryne Short. The Soul Stone is the last remaining Infinity Stone, and the only one that hasn't been seen outside of the "origin of the Infinity Stones" flashback.
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Why is Heimdall called the White god?

He is attested as possessing foreknowledge and keen senses, particularly eyesight and hearing. The god and his possessions are described in enigmatic manners. For example, Heimdall is gold-toothed, "the head is called his sword," and he is "the whitest of the gods."
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How did Heimdall not see Thanos coming?

Introduced in Thor, Heimdall was the guardian of the Bifrost Bridge and due to his incredible senses, he was able to hear and see anything that happened in all of the Nine Realms. His abilities made him the perfect gatekeeper for Asgard, as he was supposedly able to sense any incoming threat.
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Who is older Zeus or Odin?

Who is older, Zeus or Odin? Since Odin is credited with having a hand in creating the world itself, it is safe to say that he is older than Zeus.
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Who is stronger Zeus or Kratos?

Powers & Abilities. As the King of Olympus, Zeus is the most powerful of all the Olympians, more so than even his brothers Poseidon and Hades. His power is great enough to challenge Kratos to a greater degree than any other God.
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Who is the strongest god?

Zeus was the Greek god that both deities and man would call upon for help. Zeus would help the other gods, goddesses, and mortals if they needed help, but would also invoke his wrath upon them if he felt they weren't worthy of his help. This made Zeus the strongest Greek god in Greek mythology.
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Who is the weakest god in Marvel?

Marvel's Asgardian Gods: The 5 Most Powerful (& the 5 Weakest)
  1. 1 Weakest: Balder The Brave.
  2. 2 Most Powerful: Odin. ...
  3. 3 Weakest: Skurge. ...
  4. 4 Most Powerful: Loki. ...
  5. 5 Weakest: Enchantress. ...
  6. 6 Most Powerful: Thor. ...
  7. 7 Weakest: Fandral. ...
  8. 8 Most Powerful: Heimdall. ...
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Who is the weakest god in Norse mythology?

Fandral: When it comes to the weakest Norse Gods, Fandral is one name that comes first. Fandral is known for his looks and is called a lady's man rather than a fighter. He is the most handsome Norse Gods, yet he is the weakest one.
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Who is the second strongest asgardian?

Bor was the second ruler of Asgard and ushered in an age of prosperity for his people unlike any time in their history. In the same way that Odin groomed Thor to one day rule Asgard, Bor groomed Odin. This meant that he taught Odin how to lead, fight, rule, and serve his people.
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Why did Heimdall choose Hulk?

Of course, Heimdall could have chosen not to save anyone and it might have stopped him being killed. However, he's a good guy, so he chose to save Hulk because he's an Avenger and a potential saviour for Earth. "As Bruce Banner, he is a mortal, an academic and also, one of Earth's Heroes.
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Who is Thor's BFF?

As Heimdall was Thor's best friend, the Asgardian King took his death the hardest out of the deaths of the Asgardians, surpassed only by the grief he felt for Loki, who died soon after Heimdall.
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Who is the strongest Avenger?

1 Scarlet Witch/Wanda Maximoff

That was enough to consider her near the top but Wanda Maximoff, known as Scarlet Witch, is the officially most powerful Avenger now.
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Who is stronger than Odin in Norse mythology?

Yet another one of Odin's sons turns out to be an extremely powerful god. It is believed that Vidar was the strongest among all men or gods, except for Thor.
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Who is the strongest eternal?

8 Gilgamesh Is The Physically Strongest Eternal

Over the years, he's been the group's bruiser, the one who gets picked to smash their foes. Gilgamesh is the Eternals' titan, and was inspired by the human legend of Gilgamesh.
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Who can defeat Odin?

Oh yes, one of the very few people Hercules could actually beat might just be his father, Zeus. This massive bad boy could actually defeat Odin himself. Plus, he's responsible for beating even Galactus, and Thanos which pretty much puts him on a pedestal.
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Who is Zeus afraid of?

The answer is simple: he was afraid of making Nyx angry. This story is unique because Zeus usually is not afraid of angering the other gods or goddesses.
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