Hoenir
[ hœ-nir ]
nounScandinavian Mythology.
a god, one of the Aesir, companion of Odin and Loki, hostage to the Vanir.
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Spirit gave Odin, sense gave Hoenir, blood gave Lodur, and goodly colour.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonBut the Vanir gave him as hostage to the Æsir, receiving from them in his stead Hoenir.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonAnd Loki and Hoenir spread the yellow pieces carefully and evenly over every part of the furry hide.
The Story of Siegfried | James BaldwinAs soon as Loki could speak, he begged the giant to carry him back to his comrades,—Odin and Hoenir.
The Story of Siegfried | James BaldwinAnd all day Loki kept stirring the fire, and Odin and Hoenir waited hopefully but impatiently.
The Story of Siegfried | James Baldwin
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