English Explanatory Dictionary

Mímir

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A figure in Norse mythology renowned for his knowledge and wisdom, beheaded during the Æsir-Vanir War, after which Odin receives secret knowledge and counsel from the severed head.

Pronunciation

/ˈmiːmɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈmimɪɹ/

Word forms

Mímir

Etymology

From Old Norse Mímir, meaning “the rememberer” or “the wise one”.

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