Týr-God+of+Single+Combat

Týr



Tyr is one of the major Norse Gods. He is an Aesir, or old and original god. His attributes that he is represented with is being the god of single combat and victory. Tyr is also known for justice and good will. Tyr is known as the one-handed god and is usually seen with a spear that represents order and a weapon that is usually a sword.

Tyr lost his hand and became the one-hand god while trying to bind the evil wolf named Fenrir. The evil wolf Fenrir had to be bound by the Norse Gods since he was evil and was a harm to humans. They were having a difficult time and the only way to keep the wolf occupied Tyr decided to put his hand in Fenrir's mouth while the gods made a magical leash that would hold him. Fenrir figured out what was going on so he bit Tyr's hand off.

Tyr is closely similar to the Greek god Ares. Ares is the Greek god of war, battle, and combat. Ares has a dark side to him. War was pretty brutal and intense for the Greeks, since it ment life or death and victory was important. War was important to them and because of this Ares had more of a brutal style to him. This style made him dark and brutal. Ares is a good comparison for Tyr because of the combat.

Tyr was not only known for single combat, but also known for good will and order. With these traits Tyr can also be compared to Zeus. A few of Zeus's traits included order and oaths. Zeus kept order over all of the gods and he would keep peace between them and between the people. Tyr used to be the head god of the all of the Norse Gods, before he stepped down and let Odin take his place.

Tyr was a major Norse god. He used to be the head god. He is known for single combat and good will and order. He is the god with one hand from the accident with the evil wolf Fenrir. He is seen with a spear in his hand.  Refrences:

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 * [] **Created on Septemeber 9, 1996. Last updated: March 23, 2010. December 7, 2010.

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