Baldur

The Shining One

Baldur is the son of Odin and Frigg, so beautiful and bright that light shines from him. He is the wisest, most eloquent, and most gracious of the Aesir.

The Death of Baldur

Plagued by dreams of his death, his mother Frigg made everything in creation swear not to harm him. The gods amused themselves by throwing weapons at him, as they bounced off harmlessly. But Loki discovered the mistletoe had not sworn. He tricked the blind god Hodr into throwing a mistletoe dart, which pierced Baldur's heart, killing him instantly and plunging the worlds into grief.