- - The god of light, joy, purity, beauty, innocence, and reconciliation. Son of Odin and Frigg. He was loved by both gods and man and was considered to be the best of the gods. He had a good character, was friendly, wise and eloquent, although he had little power. His wife is Nanna, daughter of Nep, and their son is Forseti, the god of justice. Balder's hall is Breidablik ('broad splendor'). Most of the stories …
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…heart. Also Balder's horse and his treasures were placed on the ship. The pile was set to fire and the ship was sent to sea by the giantess Hyrrokin. Loki didnot escape punishment for his crime and Hod was put to death by Vali, son of Odin and Rind, who was born for just this purpose. After the final conflict, when a new world arises from its ashes, both Balder and Hod will be reborn.