Baldur Norse God of light, beauty, wisdom, courage, kindness and nobility – Statue

Baldr (Old Norse also Balder, Baldur) is a god in Germanic mythology. In Norse mythology, he is a son of the god Odin and the goddess Frigg, and has numerous brothers, such as Thor and Váli. In wider Germanic mythology, the god was known in Old English as Bældæġ, and in Old High German as Balder, all ultimately stemming from the Proto-Germanic theonym *Balðraz ('hero' or 'prince').

During the 12th century, Danish accounts by Saxo Grammaticus and other Danish Latin chroniclers recorded a euhemerized account of his story. Compiled in Iceland during the 13th century, but based on older Old Norse poetry, the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda contain numerous references to the death of Baldr as both a great tragedy to the Æsir and a harbinger of Ragnarök.

According to Gylfaginning, a book of Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda, Baldr's wife is Nanna and their son is Forseti. Baldr had the greatest ship ever built, Hringhorni, and there is no place more beautiful than his hall, Breidablik.

The Norse pantheon is rich with intriguing gods, each of whom plays an important role. The Norse God – Baldur Statue depicts the son of god Odin and goddess Frigg, whose death was said to be lamented by nearly all of creation, save for one creature. One of the most famous stories about Baldur is the one concerning his death and his eventual resurrection. Baldur was erroneously killed by his brother, whose strike had been guided by Loki, and was doomed to Hel because one giant, also presumed to be Loki, would not shed a tear for his demise. Here, Baldur is depicted as a son worthy of Odin, him being a strong, young Viking god who wears loose furs and a cloak, while carrying a warriors spear and shield. Baldur is also said to survive Ragnarok, something even Thor or Odin cannot boast to do. The statue is crafted from cold cast bronze, which is a type of resin combined with powdered bronze that creates a statue as light as resin but with the handsome luster of bronze metal. The statue is also hand painted in places, to better enhance its fine detailing. This mythology statue stands approximately 8.75 inches tall. This Norse God – Baldur is very much the iconic picture of a Viking god, being powerful and strong, and it is those qualities that make it a great accent piece to include in your own Nordic decorating scheme.

Key Features:
A Beautifully Hand Painted Statue
Depicts the Dead God Baldur, son of Odin
Features an Impressive Level of Detail
Makes for a Stunning Decoration
A Great Home Decor Piece or Gift Idea
Materials:
Made from Cold Cast Bronze
Measurements:
Height: 8.75 Inches