Balder

[ bawl-der ]

noun

, Scandinavian Mythology.

1. a god, a son of Odin and Frigg and the twin brother of Hod, by whom he was killed.

Balder

/ ˈbɔːldə /

noun

1. Norse myth a god, son of Odin and Frigg, noted for his beauty and sweet nature. He was killed by a bough of mistletoe thrown by the blind god Höd, misled by the malicious Loki

Word History and Origins

Origin of Balder¹

< Old Norse Baldr, cognate with Old English bealdor prince, lord; perhaps akin to Old Norse baldr brave

Example Sentences

He provoked Hoder, the blind god of darkness, to kill Balder, the god of joy and gladness.

From DOGO News

On Wednesday, Trooper Balder, 43, was charged with murder, manslaughter and reckless endangerment in an indictment announced by Letitia James, New York’s attorney general.

From New York Times

He always hated the good, and he was jealous of Balder.

From Literature

“Loki sounds like a weeping baby!” giggled Balder’s brother Hod, who was blind but still laughed every time Loki screeched.

From Literature

As a child, Arthur spent his weekends helping out at his father’s printing business, Balder & Balder.

From Los Angeles Times