Balder

Rhonda Tharp

Active Member
One of my favorite myths - I miss teaching this to my kiddos. What do you take away from this myth?

Frigg's son, Balder had a dream that showed his death. He told his mom about the dream, and she went to everyone and everything asking them to promise not to hurt her son. She saw mistletoe, but thought it was harmless, and said nothing.

Loki found out about the dream and Frigg's wanderings. He also discovered that mistletoe never made a promise, and being Loki, he made an arrow out of mistletoe. Thor's axes, other weapons, rocks, and creatures were all unable to hurt Balder. When the gods were taking turns hurling things at Balder, Loki approached Balder's brother, Hodur, who was blind, and asked him if wanted to shoot an arrow at Balder. Since nothing had hurt him till this point, Hodur agreed, and Loki helped him aim the mistletoe arrow at Balder. Hodur let go, and everyone was shocked to see that Balder had been mortally wounded.

Frigg visited Hel to ask her for Balder's life, and Hel made a deal with her - get everyone and everything to weap for him, and he may return. If not, he stays. Frigg wandered around again, this time asking everything to weap for her son, and all of them did, but one, an giantess (Thok?) in a cave. The old woman was Loki in disguise.

Balder's wife, Nanna realized that he was not coming back, and threw herself on a pyre that was burning for Balder. They both stayed in Niflheim.
 

Isis

Member
I have a few different thoughts. Maybe Balder or Frigg shouldn't have said anything. The dream may not have come to pass. Barring that, overlook nothing. Don't tempt fate by doing foolhardy things. Finally, Loki sucks. ;)
 

Vince

New Member
Loki is such an interesting character. I agree Isis, he does suck, but he is such a compelling villain, it makes these stories pretty fun.

As for what I take away from this myth, there is one thing that stands out to me. Never get too confident with your assumptions. Just because nothing bad has happened, don't get casual and careless. Vigilance is always necessary.
 

Alexia

Member
If you are interested in Norse mythology, then help VuduPins Productions make a film based off of the Norse myths of Baldur's death. The film is called "Baldur's Dreams" and is centered around Odin, Frigg, Baldur, and Loki. Before we can begin filming, we need to raise funds. Please help us and go to this site and donate money. Spread the word and help this film get made. Every penny counts. Thanks!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vudupins/baldurs-dreams-a-norse-myth-short-film
 

Alexia

Member
BALDUR'S DREAMS

If you are interested in Norse mythology, then help VuduPins Productions make a film based off of the Norse myths of Baldur's death. The film is called "Baldur's Dreams" and is centered around Odin, Frigg, Baldur, and Loki. Before we can begin filming, we need to raise funds. Please help us and go to this site and donate money. Spread the word and help this film get made. Every penny counts. Thanks!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vudupins/baldurs-dreams-a-norse-myth-short-film
 

Alexia

Member
BALDUR'S DREAMS

If you are interested in Norse mythology, then help VuduPins Productions make a film based off of the Norse myths of Baldur's death. The film is called "Baldur's Dreams" and is centered around Odin, Frigg, Baldur, and Loki. Before we can begin filming, we need to raise funds. Please help us and go to this site and donate money. Spread the word and help this film get made. Every penny counts. Thanks!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vudupins/baldurs-dreams-a-norse-myth-short-film
 

Alexia

Member
BALDUR'S DREAMS

If you are interested in Norse mythology, then help VuduPins Productions make a film based off of the Norse myths of Baldur's death. The film is called "Baldur's Dreams" and is centered around Odin, Frigg, Baldur, and Loki. Before we can begin filming, we need to raise funds. Please help us and go to this site and donate money. Spread the word and help this film get made. Every penny counts. Thanks!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vudupins/baldurs-dreams-a-norse-myth-short-film
 

Alexia

Member
BALDUR'S DREAMS

If you are interested in Norse mythology, then help VuduPins Productions make a film based off of the Norse myths of Baldur's death. The film is called "Baldur's Dreams" and is centered around Odin, Frigg, Baldur, and Loki. Before we can begin filming, we need to raise funds. Please help us and go to this site and donate money. Spread the word and help this film get made. Every penny counts. Thanks!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vudupins/baldurs-dreams-a-norse-myth-short-film
 

Alexia

Member
BALDUR'S DREAMS

If you are interested in Norse mythology, then help VuduPins Productions make a film based off of the Norse myths of Baldur's death. The film is called "Baldur's Dreams" and is centered around Odin, Frigg, Baldur, and Loki. Before we can begin filming, we need to raise funds. Please help us and go to this site and donate money. Spread the word and help this film get made. Every penny counts. Thanks!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vudupins/baldurs-dreams-a-norse-myth-short-film
 

Alexia

Member
BALDUR'S DREAMS

If you are interested in Norse mythology, then help VuduPins Productions make a film based off of the Norse myths of Baldur's death. The film is called "Baldur's Dreams" and is centered around Odin, Frigg, Baldur, and Loki. Before we can begin filming, we need to raise funds. Please help us and go to this site and donate money. Spread the word and help this film get made. Every penny counts. Thanks!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vudupins/baldurs-dreams-a-norse-myth-short-film
 

Alexia

Member
BALDUR'S DREAMS

If you are interested in Norse mythology, then help VuduPins Productions make a film based off of the Norse myths of Baldur's death. The film is called "Baldur's Dreams" and is centered around Odin, Frigg, Baldur, and Loki. Before we can begin filming, we need to raise funds. Please help us and go to this site and donate money. Spread the word and help this film get made. Every penny counts. Thanks!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vudupins/baldurs-dreams-a-norse-myth-short-film
 
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