Grimnir

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Grimnir ("the masked") is an epithet of Odin in Norse mythology . It is used by him to test the hospitality of King Geirrodr. On the basis of the assumption that Grimnir is a sinister wizard, Geirrödr is not very hospitable and makes him wait eight days in his halls. Only the king's son Agnar has mercy and gives Grimnir to eat.

On the ninth day, Grimnir accuses Geirrödrs and then reveals himself to be Odin. The king is dismayed and wants to see him. In doing so, however, he falls into his own sword and is killed.

This story is recorded in the Grímnismál ( Grimnir song ).