BrĂsingamen
is the god of war and patron of justice. His weapon, a spear, also represents justice. Originally, it was the most important god among the Germans, but was eventually overshadowed by Odin, who became his father (although another version says that he is the son of the giant Hymir). It is the bravest of the gods. When Fenris, the wolf son of Loki, the gods grew too much and feared to be made uncontrollable decided chained, so they said it would not be able to free itself bound him. Fenrir accepted the challenge and, unfortunately for the gods, able to break their bonds. After that, the gods ordered the dwarves make a string magic Gleipnir, a great strength despite its thinness. Fenris was again challenged, but distrust of the gods to see that the chain seemed very weak, and this time only binding if a god let put his hand inside his jaw. Tyr was the only one who was ready, and when he saw Fenris could not free himself, he pulled his hand. Despite this, Tyr fed and cared for the wolf in chains, it again was the only one who dared to do so. In the battle of Ragnarok, Tyr will kill Garm, the watchdog of the kingdom of the dead, but will die from the wounds inflicted.
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