Hermod

[ her-mood, -mood ]

noun

, Scandinavian Mythology.

1. a son of Odin who rode to Hel to negotiate for the return of Balder to Asgard.

Example Sentences

Hermod, one of her sons, offered himself.

From Literature

When Hermod reached Hela with the gods’ petition, she answered that she would give Balder back if it were proved to her that all everywhere mourned for him.

From Literature

Hermod the Nimble rode for nine days and nine nights without stopping.

From Literature

This was Hermod, called the Nimble, Odin’s attendant, the fastest and the most daring of the young gods.

From Literature

Hermod mounted it and prepared to ride down, ever down, to greet Hel in her high hall, where only the dead go.

From Literature