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Norse Mythology: The Death of Balder

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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.

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

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

Infirmities

splendor and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style

Disintegrated

violently separated into two or more parts or pieces

Asunder

set apart as or declare holy; consecrate

Eloquent

feel contempt or a deep repugnance for

Seer

to break or decompose into constituent elements, parts, or small particles

Sanctify

covered with straw or a similar material

Thatch

hanging down loosely

Despises

physical or mental weakness

Grandeur

a person who is supposed to be able to use supernatural insight, to see what the future holds

Pendulous

fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing

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

8 Days

9 Days

10 Days

11 Days

Who tries to bludgeon Balder with a club?

Thor

Tyr

Loki

Odin

Which is not a characteristic used to describe Balder?

Rested

Wise

Mild

Fair

What is used to kill Balder?

Mistletoe Rope

Mistletoe Club

Mistletoe Dart

Mistletoe Arrow

Who normally tries to make sure Hod is included?

Frigg

Thor

Balder

Loki

Who does not weep for Balder?

Loki

A Giantess

Water

Metal

What name does Odin use to travel unnoticed?

Wayfarer

Wander

Warrior

Wistwil

Which of these figures does NOT Die at Balder funeral?

A Horse

Hyrrokkin

Lit

Nanna

By what name does Hermod also go by?

Swift

Nimble

Whirl

Brisk

Who tries to insure Balder’s safety?

Hod

Odin

Loki

Frigg

What was Hod's disability?

He Cannot See

He Cannot Walk

He Cannot Hear

He Cannot Speak

Who kills Hod?

Loki

Odin

Vali

Thor

Who is Odin’s second son?

Balder

Loki

Forsete

Thor

Who launches Hringborn?

Odin

Hod

Thor

Hyrrokkin