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Tyr: The Norse God of War and Justice Tyr, pronounced similarly to the term “tier,” represents a significant figure in Norse mythology, serving not only as a war deity but also as a guardian of law and justice. His prominence in Viking Age legends appears less substantial compared to other gods, particularly in the later…

Overview Tyr, the one-armed deity of the Norse pantheon, was part of the Aesir tribe and symbolized aspects of warfare and conflict. Interestingly, he also embodied concepts of justice and order. The paradoxical nature of Tyr arises primarily from the limited information available about him. He is referenced only a few times in the Poetic…