Hodmimir

Hodmimir is a figure from Norse mythology, known primarily from the Poetic Edda, a collection of Old Norse poems. His name is derived from Old Norse, where Hodmimir translates to "Höðr's protector" or "Höðr's friend," referring to Höðr, the blind god who unwittingly kills the god Baldr. Hodmimir is often associated with the world tree Yggdrasil and is mentioned in the poem Vafþrúðnismál as one of the survivors of the great flood that follows Ragnarök, the Norse apocalypse. In this context, Hodmimir is said to live in a dwelling called Hodmímis holt (Hodmimir's wood), which serves as a refuge for the surviving pair of humans, Líf and Lífþrasir. The name Hodmimir does not have a direct translation in Hebrew, but the concept of a protector or friend is conveyed by the Hebrew word חבר (khaver) or מגן (magen). In Old Norse, the name is also spelled Hodmímis or Hodmímir, reflecting the linguistic nuances of the time. Hodmimir's role underscores the themes of survival and renewal in Norse cosmology, highlighting the cyclical nature of existence in Norse belief.