Who is the oldest Norse god?

Aurgelmir, also called Ymir, in Norse mythology, the first being, a giant who was created from the drops of water that formed when the ice of Niflheim met the heat of Muspelheim.
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Who is older Odin or Zeus?

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. However, the first written accounts of Zeus are much earlier than the first ones we have of Odin.
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Who is the most powerful Norse god?

Odin (Old Norse: Óðinn) is the most powerful and wisest god. Odin is the Allfather of the Norse gods and the ruler of Asgard.
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Who was the Norse god before Odin?

Before the creation of the world, Búri, the forefather of the gods, appeared out of the ice, and his son Borr and the giant-daughter Bestla sired Odin and his brothers (usually named Vili and Vé).
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Who is the youngest god in Norse mythology?

In Norse mythology, queen of the gods; wife of Odin. Loki ('allure' or 'fire'; also known as Loder, Loke, Lokkju, Lopter and Lopti; German Loge), in Nordic myth, was both the oldest and the youngest of the gods.
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Why is Odin called Havi?

Odin, also referred to as Havi in Old Norse, meaning "High One", had numerous appellations.
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Who survived Ragnarök?

In Norse mythology, Lif and Lifthrasir (also spelled Life and Leifthrasir) were two people designated to be the sole human survivors after Ragnarok, the battle at the end of the world. In the battle of Ragnarok, all the gods were doomed to be destroyed, but the forces of evil would also be killed.
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Is Odin stronger than Zeus?

Odin wipes the floor with Thor every time they fight. So the fact that Thor was able to hold his own against Zeus speaks volumes, and I think is good enough evidence to say that between Odin and Zeus, Odin is more powerful than Zeus, perhaps even more than just "Slightly more powerful." Thanks for the question, Aaron!
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Is fenrir a god?

Fenrir, also known as Hróðvitnir (fame-wolf), is a Wolf-Giant-god and considered as one of the greatest enemies of the Aesir. He's destined to fight and kill Odin during Ragnarök. He's the father of both Sköll and Hati.
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Is Kratos a Norse god?

Kratos: Formerly the Second Greek God of War, now known among the Jötnar as Fárbauti, the cruel striker. Mimir: Ex-Aesir. God of Wisdom and Knowledge. Former Ambassador for Odin; Guardian of the Well of Knowledge.
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Is Tyr stronger than Thor?

7 TYR. Tyr is an impressive fighter, which is what we would expect from someone called the God of War. As a son of Odin, he is stronger than the average Asgardian, although not nearly as strong as his half-brother, Thor.
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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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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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What mythology is the oldest?

What Is the Oldest Mythology in the World? The oldest recorded myth is The Epic of Gilgamesh, a Mesopotamian epic poem written around 2000 BC. Enuma Elish, a Babylonian creation myth written in cuneiform around 1200 BC, is also ancient.
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Who is stronger Zeus or Thor?

Zeus. It should come as no surprise that, in a one-on-one battle of Zeus vs Thor, Zeus would easily triumph.
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Who was the ugliest god?

Hephaestus. Hephaestus is the son of Zeus and Hera. Sometimes it is said that Hera alone produced him and that he has no father. He is the only god to be physically ugly.
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Who killed Jörmungandr?

Jörmungandr is the Midgard Serpent (also World Serpent) in Norse mythology who encircles the realm of Midgard. He is the son of the god Loki and the giantess Angrboða and brother of the great wolf Fenrir and Hel, Queen of the Dead. At Ragnarök, the Twilight of the Gods, he slays and is slain by the god Thor.
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Who kills Thor in Ragnarök?

Who kills Thor at Ragnarok? Thor will fight the Midgard Serpent and kill it, but he will die of the poisonous wounds left behind by the Midgard Serpent. Freyr will be killed by the fire giant named Surtr. Finally, Surtr will set all the nine worlds on fire and everything sinks into the boiling sea.
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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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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 stronger Hercules or Thor?

In the comics, Hercules is a full God. Hercules has more physical strength than Thor. thor is a god hercules is a demi-god therefor thor would always be the winner.
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Did Hela survive Ragnarök?

According to Marvel, Hela had an arc in which Odin killed her to save Thor's life, but brought her back to life "to restore the natural balance and death." So, Hela coming back from the dead would not be unheard of.
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Who kills Fenrir?

In both the Poetic Edda and Prose Edda, Fenrir is the father of the wolves Sköll and Hati Hróðvitnisson, is a son of Loki and is foretold to kill the god Odin during the events of Ragnarök, but will in turn be killed by Odin's son Víðarr.
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Does Surtur survive Ragnarök?

After Odin went missing following the Second Dark Elf Conflict, a weakened Surtur intended to finally start Ragnarök, only to be defeated and killed by Thor. Despite this, Loki later resurrected him with the Eternal Flame and used him to defeat Hela.
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