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Mimir

British

/ ˈmiːmɪə /

noun

Norse myth a giant who guarded the well of wisdom near the roots of Yggdrasil

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Along with their pal Mimir — the disembodied head of “the smartest man alive” — they set out on an odyssey spanning multiple dimensions.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2022

Another well beneath another root was the Well of Knowledge, guarded by Mimir the Wise.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

When Mimir was with him to advise him, Hoenir also spoke like a king and made wise decisions.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

Odin will ride the horse Sleipnir to Mimir’s well to ask the head of Mimir for counsel, for himself and for the gods.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

The second root goes to the realm of the frost giants, to the well that belongs to Mimir.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

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