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A spell to heal this deity’s horse is first conjured by a sun goddess’s sister named Sinthgunt. An analogue of this god in the Gesta Danorum is rejected by King Gewar’s daughter and dies three days after receiving a sword wound. After asking Modgud where this god has gone, one figure rides “down and to the North” before spurring his horse over a gate. This god’s ship shakes the ground and causes fire to erupt when moved by Hyrrokin. The inability to answer a question about what his opponent whispered into this god’s ear causes Vafthrudnir (10[1])to lose a contest of wits. (10[1])Váli reaches adulthood in one day to avenge this father of Foresti and husband of Nanna, who is forced to stay in Hel when Thokk refuses to weep. (10[1])For 10 points, name this Norse god who is killed by Hodr with a mistletoe spear. ■END■

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