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Odin is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

Odin is the king of the Æsir (gods) in Norse paganism, and has his roots in earlier Germanic beliefs. He is typically depicted as an elder man with a long beard and one eye, accompanied by two ravens Huginn and Muninn that scout the world for him, and wielding a spear. He is a trickster god and has an unquenchable desire for knowledge, famously sacrificing his eye as payment to drink from the well of the god Mimir and hanging himself among the branches of Yggdrasil to learn the power of runes, giving him mastery of magic and poetry. He has hundred of names that signify his many aspects, including his intelligence, skill in battle, influence over death, and the terror he inspires.

Odin has his origins in common Germanic tradition. Amongst the Anglo-Saxons, the Old English cognate of the name, Woden, was used to refer to an ancestor of the royal lines of the various petty kingdoms,[1] likely being a reinterpretation of an earlier deity, though little direct evidence remains.[2] In Germany, cognates of the name directly referring to a deity are attested on the Nordendorf fibulae (ᚹᛟᛞᚨᚾ Wodan) and in a baptismal vow found in Mainz (Uuoden). Tacitus mentions the Germans as worshiping Mercury, which has been speculated to refer to Odin, and the day of the week Wednesday (lit. "day of Odin") is a Germanic adaptation of the Latin Dies Mercurii (day of Mercury).

Design

Odin was redesigned by Masayuki Doi for Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse. To reflect the modern reinterpretation of gods as alien entities, Doi took inspiration from Ultraman for the design.[3] Doi's Odin is a warrior in golden armour with blue highlights running down his body and a long blue cape. He wears a golden belt with a blue gem at it's center with constellations reflected in it. His armour has Norse styling, and his helmet has a pair of wings at its side and a beard forged into it. His right eye is consumed by blue flames, possibly referencing his title of Báleygr, meaning "the one with flaming eyes". In his right hand he hold his spear, Gungnir, which has name written in Anglo-Saxon runes (ᚷᚢᛝᚾᛁᚱ)[a] on the lightning bolt-shaped head of the spear, and perched on his left hand is a four-eyed raven in reference to Huginn and Muninn, the two ravens that serve as Odin's scouts.

Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Odin.

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei
(A-Mode DDS) 		Origin: Scandinavia - The one-eyed head god of Norse lore. He hung himself from Yggdrasil to learn magical runes. He also sacrificed an eye at Mimir's spring to gain wisdom. He now gathers brave souls at Valhalla in preparation for Ragnarok. It is said that in the final battle, he is fated to be eaten by Fenrir.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne In Norse mythology, he is the god of wisdom and father of the gods. He rides Sleipnir, his eight-legged horse, while carrying his spear Gungnir and wearing his ring Draupnir.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey In Norse lore, he is the father of the gods, and the god of wisdom.

He rides his eight-legged horse Sleipnir, bearing his spear Gungnir and wearing his ring Draupnir. He willingly sacrificed an eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom. He also welcomes the souls of warriors.

Shin Megami Tensei IV In Norse lore, he is the father of the gods, and the god of wisdom.

He rides his eight-legged horse Sleipnir, bearing his spear Gungnir and wearing the ring of Draupnir. He willingly sacrificed an eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom. He also welcomes the souls of warriors.

Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse In Norse lore, he is the father of the gods, and the god of wisdom. He rides his eight-legged horse Sleipnir, bearing his spear Gungnir and wearing his ring Draupnir. He willingly sacrificed an eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom. He also welcomes the souls of warriors.
Shin Megami Tensei V The All-Father in Norse Mythology. Warrior, sorcerer, and near insatiable seeker of knowledge, he rides his eight-legged Sleipnir, armed with both Gungnir, his mighty spear, and Draupnir, an enchanted ring.

He is known to have willingly sacrificed an eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom and is also recognized as the one who welcomes the souls of departed warriors as they cross over into Valhalla.

Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine The chief god of Norse mythology. He is the god of war and death, skilled in magic and deeply associated with poetry and song. Odin is often depicted with long, white hair, missing one eye, and holding his spear Gungnir. It is said that none can match his prowess in magic, though he was once a pupil of the goddess Freya. Ever thirsty for knowledge, Odin will not hesitate to sacrifice to gain it. It is said he achieved wisdom by offering one of his eyes to the giant Mimi and drinking the Water of Knowledge from the roots of Yggdrasil. Odin lives in a great hall in Valaskjalf, home of the gods. From his throne Hlidskjalf he peers down at the world below. Whenever he sees brave warriors die in battle, he sends his warrior maidens, the Valkyries, to gather their souls and bring them to Valhalla, where they prepare for Ragnarok, the end of the world. At Ragnarok, Odin is fated to be swallowed by the giant beast Fenrir.
Liberation Dx2 A Great warrior and magician, seeker of wisdom and the chief of the Norse gods. He willingly sacrificed an eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom. As the chief of the gods, Odin will gladly welcome anyone with a warrior spirit.

Dimensional Alt: A Great warrior and magician, seeker of wisdom and the chief of the Norse gods. He willingly sacrificed an eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom. As the chief of the gods, Odin will gladly welcome anyone with a warrior spirit. A freak accident at the Summoning Portal caused these demons with a different appearance to appear.

Soul Hackers
(3DS) 		In Norse lore, he is the father of the gods, as well as the god of wisdom. He rides his eight-legged horse Sleipnir, wields his spear Gungnir, and wears the ring of Draupnir. He freely sacrificed an eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom. He also welcomes the souls of warriors to Valhalla.

Reappearing in Devil Summoning form. In Norse lore, he is the father of the gods, as well as the god of wisdom. He rides his eight-legged horse Sleipnir, wields his spear Gungnir, and wears the ring of Draupnir. He freely sacrificed an eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom. He also welcomes the souls of warriors to Valhalla.

Persona 2: Innocent Sin The Norse All-father. Fenrir swallowed him at Ragnarok.
Persona 3 In Norse myth, he is the father of the gods, and the god of wisom[sic]. He rides his eight-legged horse Sleipnir, bearing his spear Gungnir and wearing his ring Draupnir.
Persona 3 Reload The father of all gods in Norse legend. He willingly sacrificed one eye to gain wisdom. In preparation for Ragnarok, he gathers the souls of fallen warriors to his hall, Valhalla.
Persona 4 In Norse myth, he is the father of the gods, and the god of wisdom. He rides his eight-legged horse Sleipnir, bearing his spear Gungnir and wearing his ring Draupnir.
Persona 5 The father of all gods in Norse legend. He willingly sacrificed one eye to gain wisdom. In preparation for Ragnarok, he gathers the souls of fallen warriors to his hall, Valhalla.
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth In Norse myth, he is the father of the gods and the god of wisdom. He rides an eight-legged horse, Sleipnir, bearing his spear Gungnir, and wearing his ring Draupnir.
Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth In Norse myth, he is the father of the gods and the god of wisdom. He rides an eight-legged horse, Sleipnir, bearing his spear Gungnir, and wearing his ring Draupnir.
Devil Children Black Book and Red Book グングニルというヤリを持つきょじんの神8本足の馬に乗って空をかけ抜ける
Translation: A giant god who wields a spear called Gungnir, and rides an eight-legged horse across the skies.
Devil Children Light Book and Dark Book A warlord and spellcaster who roams the field of battle with his trust spear, Gungnir.
Devil Survivor: Overclocked In Norse lore, he is the father of the gods, as well as the god of wisdom.

He rides his eight-legged horse Sleipnir, bears his spear Gungnir, and wears the ring of Draupnir. He freely sacrificed an eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom. He also welcomes the souls of warriors to Valhalla.

Devil Survivor 2 In Norse lore, he is the father of the gods, as well as the god of wisdom.

He rides his eight-legged horse Sleipnir, bears his spear Gungnir, and wears the ring of Draupnir. He freely sacrificed an eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom. He also welcomes the souls of warriors to Valhalla.

Game Appearances

Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

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Nomenclature

Odin is a learned borrowing of Old Norse Óðinn, related to Proto-Germanic *wōdaz ("rage; furious"). Compare Old Norse óðr ("furious").

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
English Odin
Japanese オーディン Ōdin Odin
英霊を欲する暴君Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Eirei o Hossuru Bōkun Tyrant Who Wants Spirits of the Heroic Dead
Simplified Chinese 奥丁 Àodīng Odin
渴望英灵的暴君Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Kěwàng Yīnglíng de Bàojūn Tyrant Who Desires Spirits of the Heroic Dead
Traditional Chinese 奧汀 Àotīng Odin
想要英靈的暴君Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Xiǎngyào Yīnglíng de Bàojūn Tyrant Who Wants to Have Spirits of the Heroic Dead
French Odin Odin
Tyran attrape-hérosPersona 5 Royal (Shadow) Hero-Catcher Tyrant
German Odin Odin
Heldengeißel-TyrannPersona 5 Royal (Shadow) Hero-Scourge Tyrant
Italian Odino Odin
Tiranno che raduna eroiPersona 5 Royal (Shadow) Tyrant Who Gathers Heroes
Korean 오딘 Odin Odin
영령英靈을 원願하는 폭군暴君Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Yeongnyeong-eul Wonhaneun Pokgun Tyrant Who Wants Spirits of the Heroic Dead
Polish Odyn Odin
Brazilian Portuguese Odin Odin
Russian Один Odin Odin
Spanish Odín Odin
Tirano carismáticoPersona 5 Royal (Shadow) Charismatic Tyrant
Turkish Odin Odin

Gallery

Videos

Odin's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V
Odin's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

Notes

  1. ↑ In Old Norse runes (the so-called "Younger Futhark"), it would be written ᚴᚢᚴᚾᛁᛦ.

References

  1. ↑ Richard Fahey, Woden: Allfather of the English. Published April 2, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2024. University of Notre Dame.
  2. ↑ Richard Fahey, Woden and Oðinn: Mythic Figures of the North. Published March 26, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2024. University of Notre Dame.
  3. ↑ "Masayuki Doi: A god usually seen under the guise of a one-eyed old man wearing a hat, who has appeared since the very first days of Megaten. I wanted to draw his updated design as him in his battle attire, golden, with a blue mantle, ready to show his face on the battlefield. I was also inspired by movies about Norse mythology and I thought that portraying Thor and the other Norse gods as aliens was an interesting idea, so I emphasised the alien (for the Japanese) image of the Ultra Hero." [1]. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
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