Who is the fastest Norse god?

Hermod. Hermod may or may not have been a son of Odin. Known as the Messenger of the Gods, Hermod was the fastest of all Asgard.
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Who was the Norse god of speed?

Known as Hermod the Swift, he was called upon by the other gods when they had a task requiring speed and urgency. Hermod wore a helmet and coat of mail given to him by Odin, and he always carried Gambantein, his magic wand or staff.
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Who is the fastest of the gods?

Hermes is the son of Zeus and Maia. He is Zeus messenger. He is the fastest of the gods. He wears winged sandals, a winged hat, and carries a magic wand.
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Who is the most powerful Norse god?

Thor. Speaking of the god of thunder, Thor is one of the most well-known Norse gods, which is largely due to the popularity of his character in the Marvel movies. In addition to being the most popular, he is also the most powerful.
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Who is the smartest Norse god?

Mimir, Old Norse Mímir, in Norse mythology, the wisest of the gods of the tribe Aesir; he was also believed to be a water spirit. Mimir was sent by the Aesir as a hostage to the rival gods (the Vanir), but he was decapitated and his head was returned to the Aesir.
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Who is wiser Odin or Mimir?

One of the wisest gods in Norse mythology is Mimir. His knowledge is tremendous, and it may even outstrip that of Odin. The name Mimir means the rememberer or memory, which is a clear indication of his vast knowledge.
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How smart is Mimir?

Vast Wisdom: As the God of Knowledge and Wisdom, Mimir knows almost everything in Norse mythology: he claims to be aware of every deal, war, and corner of all Nine Realms and holds immense intelligence, even being widely recognized as the smartest man alive.
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Who is stronger Zeus or Odin?

That means that Odin is mortal and can die, while his immortality clearly defines Zeus. Zeus also has much more experience as a warrior on the battlefield than Odin does. While Odin has magic, Zeus could triumph over him with brute force and with his power of lightning.
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Who is the weakest Norse god?

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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Is Baldur stronger than Thor?

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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Who was the ugliest god?

Hephaestus was the only ugly god among perfectly beautiful immortals. Hephaestus was born deformed and was cast out of heaven by one or both of his parents when they noticed that he was imperfect.
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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 Apollo faster than Hermes?

Apollo could also attack him with blinding light or fire bolts (being the god of light and the Sun). On the other hand, though, Hermes has the advantage of speed, so he could potentially evade most of Apollo's attacks.
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How fast is Hermes?

Flight Speed: Hermes is capable of flying at tremendous speed. He is able to attain speeds that are just slightly under the speed of light (80% - 99.65% light speed), which is 150,000 to 185,620 miles per second.
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Who is the god of motion?

As a god of motion, Janus looks after passages, causes actions to start and presides over all beginnings. Since movement and change are interconnected, he has a double nature, symbolised in his two headed image.
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Is there a Norse god of fire?

Like Prometheus, Loki has also been considered a god of fire.
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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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Is Loki stronger as an Asgardian?

With that in mind, it's easy to see why Loki is so strong in the Marvel Cinematic Universal. He possesses the powerful alien physiology of the giants, combined with his own Asgardian magic. Notably, he is far stronger than an average human and has been seen going toe-to-toe with super soldiers like Captain America.
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Is everyone on Asgard a god?

We are not gods. We are born, we live, we die. Just as humans do." While Asgardians and humans look the same in appearance, they are very different, possessing a range of superhuman abilities.
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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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Can Kratos beat Odin?

Both are destined to die at the hands of Kratos and his family in certain prophecies, Odin is destined to die at the jaw of Fenrir which is technically Kratos' grandson, while Zeus was destined to die at the hands of the Marked Warrior which is Kratos himself.
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How old is Odin?

Superhuman Longevity: Like all Asgardians, Odin was extremely long-lived, as he ages far slower than normal humans. During the last Great War between Asgard and Jotunheim, Odin was at least 18,000 years old, when he died, he was over 5,000 years old, if not older.
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Why did Mimir want Odin's eye?

Odin is known to be one-eyed because of a trade between Mimir and Odin. When Odin asked Mimir for some water in the well, Mimir declined him of giving any water unless Odin gave him an eye. Surprisingly, Odin took one of his eyes out and gave it to Mimir for water.
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Why did Odin cut off Mimir's head?

Odin famously sacrificed an eye to Mimir in exchange for a drink from Mimir's well. Mimir was killed and beheaded by the Vanir during the Aesir-Vanir War. Upon seeing the severed head, Odin embalmed it with special herbs and chanted magical songs over it to preserve it.
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What did Odin do to Mimir?

Odin took the head of Mímir, embalmed it with herbs so that it would not rot, and spoke charms over it, which gave it the power to speak to him and reveal to him secrets.
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