Norse Mythology: The Death of Balder

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

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Who tries to bludgeon Balder with a club?

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Which is not a characteristic used to describe Balder?

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What is used to kill Balder?

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Who normally tries to make sure Hod is included?

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Who does not weep for Balder?

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What name does Odin use to travel unnoticed?

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Which of these figures does NOT Die at Balder funeral?

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By what name does Hermod also go by?

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Who tries to insure Balder’s safety?

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What was Hod's disability?

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Who kills Hod?

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Who is Odin’s second son?

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Who launches Hringborn?

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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.