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By way of the opposite process of interpretatio germanica, Tuesdayis named after Týr('Týr's day'), rather than Mars, in English and other Germanic languages. In Old Norse sources, Týris alternately described as the son of the jötunnHymir(in Hymiskviða) or of the god Odin(in Skáldskaparmál).
Tyr was said to be able to instantly perceive any thief coming near him and to see invisible objects and persons. He could create magical items that also bore such powers. He always knew anyone's moral and ethical viewpoint and could detect any lies. Tyr was immune to all illusions, fear, or magics affecting one's emotions.
Tyr, also written Týr, is a major god of the Norse mythology of Scandinavia. In the Younger Futhark alphabet of Norse runes, his name is written ᛏᚢᛦ. In modern times, his name is the origin of the weekday Tuesday , originally "Tiw's day" or "Tyr's day".
8 mar 2023 · Tyr was the Norse god of war and bloodshed, also renowned as a bringer of order and justice. He was best known for sacrificing his arm to Fenrir so that the gods could trap the giant wolf.
7 gru 2023 · In Norse mythology, Tyr holds enduring significance, embodying timeless virtues. As the god of war, justice, and order, his role is pivotal. Tyr’s sacrifice, losing his hand to bind Fenrir, symbolizes his unwavering commitment to upholding oaths and societal balance.
Tyr (pronounced like the English word “tier”; Old Norse Týr, Old English Tiw, Old High German *Ziu, Gothic Tyz, Proto-Germanic *Tiwaz, “god” [1][2]) is a Norse war god, but also the god who, more than any other, presides over matters of law and justice.
Týr is associated with battle and war. He says in the eddic poem Hymiskviða that he is the son of Hymir, a jötunn: "There dwell eastward. of Elivagar. the all-wise Hýmir, at heaven's end. My sire, fierce of mood, a kettle owns, a capacious caldron, a rast in depth."
