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Odin
オーディン
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Other Name(s)	Hero-Gathering TyrantPersona 5 Royal
Origin	Norse culture
Race(s)	DeityDigital Devil Story: Megami Tensei Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei II Kyūyaku Megami Tensei Shin Megami Tensei Shin Megami Tensei II Shin Megami Tensei if... Shin Megami Tensei: Nine Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux Shin Megami Tensei IV Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse Shin Megami Tensei V Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine Shin Megami Tensei: J Shin Megami Tensei if...: Hazama Hen Shin Megami Tensei: 20XX Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Colosseum 20XX Shin Megami Tensei: Tokyo Requiem Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2 Majin Tensei Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis Ronde Majin Tensei: Blind Thinker Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers Shin Megami Tensei Pinball: Judgment Devil Survivor Devil Survivor: Overclocked Devil Survivor 2 Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner Kētai Akuma Densho MuteDevil Children Black Book and Red Book Devil Children White Book Devil Children Light Book and Dark Book Devil Children Fire Book and Ice Book
Alignment(s)	Light-LawShin Megami Tensei Shin Megami Tensei: Tokyo Requiem Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers Light-NeutralShin Megami Tensei II Shin Megami Tensei if... Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux Shin Megami Tensei V Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Shin Megami Tensei: 20XX Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Colosseum 20XX Neutral-Law[citation needed] NeutralShin Megami Tensei IV Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
Arcana	Emperor
Voice Actor(s)	Atsushi MiyauchiShin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse Shin Megami Tensei V Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (JP) D.C. DouglasShin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse (EN) Keith SilversteinShin Megami Tensei V Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (EN)

Odin is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

Odin is the king of the Æsir (gods) in Norse paganism. Most of what is known about Odin comes Icelandic sources. He is typically depicted as an elderly man with a long beard and one eye, accompanied by two ravens Huginn and Muninn that scout the world for him, and wielding a spear. He is a trickster god and has an unquenchable desire for knowledge, famously sacrificing his eye as payment to drink from the well of the god Mimir and hanging himself among the branches of Yggdrasil to learn the power of runes, giving him mastery of magic and poetry. He has hundreds of names that signify his many aspects, including his intelligence, skill in battle, influence over death, and the terror he inspires.

While Odin as described above is distinctly Norse, Odin has his origins in common Germanic tradition. His name derives from the root *wōþa, meaning "ecstasy" or "frenzy" (óðr in Old Norse).

Amongst the Anglo-Saxons, the Old English cognate of the name, Woden, was used to refer to an ancestor of the royal lines of the various petty kingdoms; as a deity, little direct evidence remains. The Nine Herbs Charm mentions Woden as a healer of snake venom.

In Germany, cognates of the name directly referring to a deity are attested on the Nordendorf fibulae (ᚹᛟᛞᚨᚾ Wodan) and in a baptismal vow found in Mainz (Woden). The second Merseburg charm mentions Wodan as participating in the process of healing a horse, specifically that of Balder.

Tacitus mentions the Germans as worshiping Mercury, which has been speculated to refer to the deity that would evolve into Odin, and the day of the week Wednesday (lit. "day of Odin") is a Germanic adaptation of the Latin dies Mercurii (day of Mercury).

Design

Odin's design in Shin Megami Tensei depicts him as a man with purple skin holding a spear wearing nothing but a white cape, a golden helmet with large upwards pointing horns, and an eyepatch over his left eye, and is the standard design across most of the series. This design was slightly revised for Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner, giving him long black hair and making his helmet silver rather than gold.

In Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers Odin receives a unique design, having the bearded head and arms of a man wearing an eyepatch over his right eye and wearing a brimmed hat topped with a crown along with a pair of horns, with these body parts emerging from within a flowing cloak, the outside of the cloak black and the inside a red void with Nordic runes inside it. This design is exclusive to Soul Hackers.

Odin was redesigned by Masayuki Doi for Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse. To reflect the modern reinterpretation of gods as alien entities, Doi took inspiration from Ultraman for the design. Doi's Odin is a warrior in golden armour with blue highlights running down his body and a long blue cape. He wears a golden belt with a blue gem at it's center with constellations reflected in it. His armour has Norse styling, and his helmet has a pair of wings at its side and a beard forged into it. His right eye is consumed by blue flames, possibly referencing his title of Báleygr, meaning "the one with flaming eyes". In his right hand he hold his spear, Gungnir, which has its own name written in Anglo-Saxon runes (ᚷᚢᛝᚾᛁᚱ) on the lightning bolt-shaped head of the spear, and perched on his left hand is a four-eyed raven in reference to Huginn and Muninn, the two ravens that serve as Odin's scouts.

Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Odin.

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei (A-Mode DDS)	Origin: Scandinavia The one-eyed head god of Norse lore. He hung himself from Yggdrasil to learn magical runes. He also sacrificed an eye at Mimir's spring to gain wisdom. He now gathers brave souls at Valhalla in preparation for Ragnarok. It is said that in the final battle, he is fated to be eaten by Fenrir.
Shin Megami Tensei II (A-Mode DDS)	出身地：北欧 北欧神話の隻眼の主神。世界樹イグドラジルに吊り下がる苦行を行い魔力を秘めたルーン文字を冥界から持ち帰ったといわれている。また、巨人ミーミルに片目を与え、知恵の泉を飲み叡智を得る。ラグナロクに備えて勇敢なる戦士の魂をヴァルハラに集めている。ラグナロクでは妖狼フェンリルに飲まれ死亡する。 Translation: Place of origin: Northern Europe The one-eyed chief god of Norse mythology. It is said that he performed the mortification of hanging himself from Yggdrasil, the world tree, and returned from the underworld with runes concealing magical power. Furthermore, he gained wisdom by giving one of his eyes to the giant Mimir and drinking from the fountain of wisdom. He gathers the brave warriors' souls at Valhalla in preparation for Ragnarok. At Ragnarok, he will be swallowed by the monstrous wolf Fenrir and die.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne	In Norse mythology, he is the god of wisdom and father of the gods. He rides Sleipnir, his eight-legged horse, while carrying his spear Gungnir and wearing his ring Draupnir.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey	In Norse lore, he is the father of the gods, and the god of wisdom. He rides his eight-legged horse Sleipnir, bearing his spear Gungnir and wearing his ring Draupnir. He willingly sacrificed an eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom. He also welcomes the souls of warriors.
Shin Megami Tensei IV	In Norse lore, he is the father of the gods, and the god of wisdom. He rides his eight-legged horse Sleipnir, bearing his spear Gungnir and wearing the ring of Draupnir. He willingly sacrificed an eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom. He also welcomes the souls of warriors.
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse	In Norse lore, he is the father of the gods, and the god of wisdom. He rides his eight-legged horse Sleipnir, bearing his spear Gungnir and wearing his ring Draupnir. He willingly sacrificed an eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom. He also welcomes the souls of warriors.
Shin Megami Tensei V	The All-Father in Norse Mythology. Warrior, sorcerer, and near insatiable seeker of knowledge, he rides his eight-legged Sleipnir, armed with both Gungnir, his mighty spear, and Draupnir, an enchanted ring. He is known to have willingly sacrificed an eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom and is also recognized as the one who welcomes the souls of departed warriors as they cross over into Valhalla.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine	The chief god of Norse mythology. He is the god of war and death, skilled in magic and deeply associated with poetry and song. Odin is often depicted with long, white hair, missing one eye, and holding his spear Gungnir. It is said that none can match his prowess in magic, though he was once a pupil of the goddess Freya. Ever thirsty for knowledge, Odin will not hesitate to sacrifice to gain it. It is said he achieved wisdom by offering one of his eyes to the giant Mimi and drinking the Water of Knowledge from the roots of Yggdrasil. Odin lives in a great hall in Valaskjalf, home of the gods. From his throne Hlidskjalf he peers down at the world below. Whenever he sees brave warriors die in battle, he sends his warrior maidens, the Valkyries, to gather their souls and bring them to Valhalla, where they prepare for Ragnarok, the end of the world. At Ragnarok, Odin is fated to be swallowed by the giant beast Fenrir.
Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2	A Great warrior and magician, seeker of wisdom and the chief of the Norse gods. He willingly sacrificed an eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom. As the chief of the gods, Odin will gladly welcome anyone with a warrior spirit. Dimensional Alt: A Great warrior and magician, seeker of wisdom and the chief of the Norse gods. He willingly sacrificed an eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom. As the chief of the gods, Odin will gladly welcome anyone with a warrior spirit. A freak accident at the Summoning Portal caused these demons with a different appearance to appear.
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner (Akuma Zensho; PSP)	出身地：北欧 北欧神話のアース神族（アースガルドに住む神々）の主神。戦闘・魔術・詩作などの神でもある。 神々の王にして、死をも司る神。その片方の目は、知識を得るために差し出してしまったので、無い。決して的を外すことのない槍・グングニルを武器とし、８本足の天馬・スレイプニルを愛馬とする。 ヴァルハラという名の宮殿に住む彼は、来るべき世界の最後に備えている。そこで死した英雄たちの魂を鍛え、玉座から世界を観察している。 Translation: Place of origin: Northern Europe Chief god of the Æsir (the gods who dwell in Asgard) of Northern European mythology. He is the god of battle, magic, poetry, and more. As chief of the gods, he is the god who presides over death. He lacks one of his eyes because he gave it up in order to acquire knowledge. He has the spear Gungnir, which never misses its target, and his favorite horse is the eight-legged flying horse, Sleipnir. He lives in a palace named Valhalla and is preparing for the upcoming end of the world. There, he trains the souls of fallen heroes and observes the world from his throne.
Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers (3DS)	In Norse lore, he is the father of the gods, as well as the god of wisdom. He rides his eight-legged horse Sleipnir, wields his spear Gungnir, and wears the ring of Draupnir. He freely sacrificed an eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom. He also welcomes the souls of warriors to Valhalla. Reappearing in Devil Summoning form. In Norse lore, he is the father of the gods, as well as the god of wisdom. He rides his eight-legged horse Sleipnir, wields his spear Gungnir, and wears the ring of Draupnir. He freely sacrificed an eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom. He also welcomes the souls of warriors to Valhalla.
Persona 2: Innocent Sin	The Norse All-father. Fenrir swallowed him at Ragnarok.
Persona 2: Eternal Punishment	Father of the Norse gods. Swallowed by Fenrir at Ragnarok.
Persona 3	In Norse myth, he is the father of the gods, and the god of wisom[sic]. He rides his eight-legged horse Sleipnir, bearing his spear Gungnir and wearing his ring Draupnir.
Persona 3 FES
Persona 3 Portable
Persona 3 Reload	The father of all gods in Norse legend. He willingly sacrificed one eye to gain wisdom. In preparation for Ragnarok, he gathers the souls of fallen warriors to his hall, Valhalla.
Persona 4	In Norse myth, he is the father of the gods, and the god of wisdom. He rides his eight-legged horse Sleipnir, bearing his spear Gungnir and wearing his ring Draupnir.
Persona 4 Golden
Persona 5	The father of all gods in Norse legend. He willingly sacrificed one eye to gain wisdom. In preparation for Ragnarok, he gathers the souls of fallen warriors to his hall, Valhalla.
Persona 5 Royal
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth	In Norse myth, he is the father of the gods and the god of wisdom. He rides an eight-legged horse, Sleipnir, bearing his spear Gungnir, and wearing his ring Draupnir.
Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth	In Norse myth, he is the father of the gods and the god of wisdom. He rides an eight-legged horse, Sleipnir, bearing his spear Gungnir, and wearing his ring Draupnir.
Persona 5 Tactica	The father of all gods in Norse legend. He willingly sacrificed one eye to gain wisdom. In preparation for Ragnarok, he gathers the souls of fallen warriors to his hall, Valhalla.
Devil Children Black Book and Red Book	GBC: グングニルという　ヤリをもつ　きょじんのカミ ８ぽんあしの　ウマにのって　そらをかけぬける PS: グングニルという　ヤリを持つ　きょじんの神 ８本足の　馬に乗って　空をかけ抜ける Translation: A giant god who wields a spear called Gungnir. He rides an eight-legged horse across the skies.
Devil Children White Book	グングニルという　ヤリをもつ　きょじんのカミ ８ぽんあしの　ウマにのって　そらをかけぬける Translation: A giant god who wields a spear called Gungnir. He rides an eight-legged horse across the skies.
Devil Children Light Book and Dark Book	どんな　魔術でも　使いこなす事が　出来る戦いの神 グングニルという　ヤリを　持ち　戦場をかけぬける Translation: A god of war who can master any kind of magic. He wields a spear called Gungnir and charges through the battlefield.
DemiKids Light Version and Dark Version	A warlord and spellcaster who roams the field of battle with his trusty spear, Gungnir.
Devil Children Fire Book and Ice Book	どんな　魔術でも　使いこなす事が　できる戦いの神 グングニルという　ヤリを　持ち　戦場をかけぬける Translation: A god of war who can master any kind of magic. He wields a spear called Gungnir and charges through the battlefield.
Devil Survivor: Overclocked	In Norse lore, he is the father of the gods, as well as the god of wisdom. He rides his eight-legged horse Sleipnir, bears his spear Gungnir, and wears the ring of Draupnir. He freely sacrificed an eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom. He also welcomes the souls of warriors to Valhalla.
Devil Survivor 2	In Norse lore, he is the father of the gods, as well as the god of wisdom. He rides his eight-legged horse Sleipnir, bears his spear Gungnir, and wears the ring of Draupnir. He freely sacrificed an eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom. He also welcomes the souls of warriors to Valhalla.
Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker
Kētai Akuma Densho	北欧神話のアース神族（アースガルドに住み神々）の主神。片目の老人の姿で描かれることが多い。 出身地：北欧 神々の王であり、死者の神でもあると言われ、魔術や詩作、戦争と王権に深く関わりを持つと言われる。オーディンは自らを生死に追い込み冥界よりルーン文字を手に入れ、また知識を得るためにその片目を差し出した。決して的をはずさないと言われる「グングニルの槍」を武器とし、八本足の名馬「スレイプニル」を愛馬としている。ヴァルハラと呼ばれる宮殿で戦死者の魂をヴァルキリーに集めさせ、終末の戦いであるラグナロクに備えている。 Translation: Chief god of the Æsir (the gods who dwell in Asgard) of Norse mythology. Often depicted in the form of a one-eyed old man. Place of origin: Northern Europe Said to be the king of gods and the god of the dead, he is said to hold a deep connection to sorcery, poetry, war, and kingship. Odin brought himself to the brink of death to obtain runes from the underworld, and gave up one of his eyes to attain knowledge. His weapon is the spear Gungnir, which is said to never miss its mark, and his beloved steed is the famed eight-legged horse Sleipnir. He has the Valkyries gather the souls of fallen warriors in a palace called Valhalla, in preparation for Ragnarok, the final battle.
Kaneko Kazuma Dennō Akuma Zukan	アース神族の長で、北欧神話の主神。失われた片目を隠すように帽子をかぶった老人として描かれる。狙った敵を必ず射貫くグングニルの槍を持ち、スレイプニルと呼ばれる８本足の馬にまたがっているという。 Translation: The leader of the Æsir and the chief deity of Norse mythology. Depicted as an old man wearing a hat to conceal his missing eye. It is said that he wields the spear Gungnir, which always pierces its target, and that he rides an eight-legged horse called Sleipnir.

Game Appearances

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Nomenclature

Odin is a learned borrowing of Old Norse Óðinn, related to Proto-Germanic *wōdaz ("rage; furious"). Compare Old Norse óðr ("furious").

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Names in Other Languages

Language	Name	Meaning
English	Odin
Japanese	オーディン Ōdin	Odin
Simplified Chinese	奥丁 Àodīng	Odin
Traditional Chinese	奧汀 Àotīng	Odin
French	Odin	Odin
German	Odin	Odin
Italian	Odino	Odin
Korean	오딘 Odin	Odin
Polish	Odyn	Odin
Brazilian Portuguese	Odin	Odin
Russian	Один Odin	Odin
Peninsular Spanish	Odín	Odin
Turkish	Odin	Odin

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name	Meaning
English	Hero-Gathering TyrantPersona 5 Persona 5 Royal
Japanese	英霊を欲する暴君Persona 5 Persona 5 Royal Eirei o Hossuru Bōkun	Tyrant Who Wants Spirits of the Heroic Dead
Simplified Chinese	渴望英灵的暴君Persona 5 Royal Kěwàng Yīnglíng de Bàojūn	Tyrant Who Desires Spirits of the Heroic Dead
Traditional Chinese	想要英靈的暴君Persona 5 Royal Xiǎngyào Yīnglíng de Bàojūn	Tyrant Who Wants to Have Spirits of the Heroic Dead
French	Tyran attrape-hérosPersona 5 Royal	Hero-Catcher Tyrant
German	Heldengeißel-TyrannPersona 5 Royal	Hero-Scourge Tyrant
Italian	Tiranno che raduna eroiPersona 5 Royal	Tyrant Who Gathers Heroes
Korean	영령英靈을 원願하는 폭군暴君Persona 5 Royal Yeongnyeong-eul Wonhaneun Pokgun	Tyrant Who Wants Spirits of the Heroic Dead
Peninsular Spanish	Tirano carismáticoPersona 5 Royal	Charismatic Tyrant

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References

General

• "Mercury – Wotan – Óðinn: One or Many?", Myth, Materiality, and Lived Religion: In Merovingian and Viking Scandinavia (2019), Jens Peter Schjøt. Published by Stockholm University Press. pp. 59-86. ISBN-13: 978-91-7635-099-07. https://doi.org/10.16993/bay.d

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