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Norse Mythology: The Death of Balder

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Question 1
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Question 2
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How long does it take Odin’s rider to arrive in Hel?

Question 3
3.

Who tries to bludgeon Balder with a club?

Question 4
4.

Which is not a characteristic used to describe Balder?

Question 5
5.

What is used to kill Balder?

Question 6
6.

Who normally tries to make sure Hod is included?

Question 7
7.

Who does not weep for Balder?

Question 8
8.

What name does Odin use to travel unnoticed?

Question 9
9.

Which of these figures does NOT Die at Balder funeral?

Question 10
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By what name does Hermod also go by?

Question 11
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Who tries to insure Balder’s safety?

Question 12
12.

What was Hod's disability?

Question 13
13.

Who kills Hod?

Question 14
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Who is Odin’s second son?

Question 15
15.

Who launches Hringborn?

Question 16
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Why does Balder end up in Hel instead of Valhalla? Why might that be bad for the gods? From what you can tell, why would one rather be in Valhalla? Explain your answer and be specific.

Question 17
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Was Hod’s death fair? Did he deserve it? Explain your answer and be specific.

Question 18
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Why did Loki kill Balder? What does he have to gain? Is Loki evil? Explain your answer and be specific.

Seer
splendor and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style
Despises
violently separated into two or more parts or pieces
Pendulous
set apart as or declare holy; consecrate
Thatch
feel contempt or a deep repugnance for
Disintegrated
to break or decompose into constituent elements, parts, or small particles
Infirmities
covered with straw or a similar material
Asunder
hanging down loosely
Eloquent
physical or mental weakness
Sanctify
a person who is supposed to be able to use supernatural insight, to see what the future holds
Grandeur
fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing