Is Baldur's Immortal?

Immortality: As an Aesir god, Baldur was immortal, and could only be killed by other Immortals or special weapons.

Can Baldur be killed?

Icelandic stories tell how the gods amused themselves by throwing objects at him, knowing that he was immune from harm. The blind god Höd, deceived by the evil Loki, killed Balder by hurling mistletoe, the only thing that could hurt him.

How does Baldur lose his immortality?

When Baldur punched Atreus he pierced himself with the mistletoe making him feel pain, basically removing his invulnerability. This allowed Kratos to kill him.

Why can't Baldur be killed?

We find out that Freya is the ex-wife of Odin and the mother of Baldur. Baldur is invincible because Freya, having seen a prophecy that Baldur will one day die a needless death, put a spell on him that makes him impervious to pain, or any other sensation.

How did Freya make Baldur immortal?

When he was born, Freya learned that he was destined to die in some horrible way, so she worked her powerful Vanir magic on him so as to make him immune to everything. Baldur was left immortal, pleasureless and painless. This inability to feel drove him to exact revenge on his mother.

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Does Freya forgive Kratos for killing Baldur?

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Why does Baldur hate Freya so much?

He is the son of Odin and Freya, the witch you meet in the woods. Freya put a spell over Baldur to prevent him from feeling anything. This angers, hurts, and tortures Baldur so much so he becomes vengeful toward his mother.

What did Odin whisper into Baldur's ear?

The myth itself does not say, but some speculate that Odin told his son that he (Balder) would survive the upcoming Ragnarok. Some say this could have been a prophecy from the Well of Knowledge, where Odin paid the price with the loss of his eye.

Who is stronger Kratos or Baldur?

Baldur had super strength around the same as Kratos, but it was his inability to feel anything, pain, tiredness, or even emotions that gave him the edge. Thanks to the curse/blessing Freya placed upon him, Baldur is quite literally unkillable.

Why Loki hates Baldur?

The gods rejoiced to know that Balder was invulnerable and invented a game in which everyone threw things at him. Loki was intensely jealous of Balder and resolved to destroy him. While all the gods hurled things at Balder, Balder's blind brother Hoder sat by himself, unable to join the fun.

What was Loki's punishment for killing Balder?

Ultimately, Loki caused the death of Baldr, wisest of the gods. As punishment, Loki now lies in a cave, bound to a rock by the entrails of his sons. A snake fastened to a stalactite above him drips venom into his face. Loki's faithful wife Sigyn catches the venom in a bowl, protecting Loki from harm.

Was Baldur happy when he died?

After freed from his curse, Baldur appeared to be genuinely thankful to Kratos and Atreus for achieving what even Odin himself couldn't do, despite the fact he still wanted to kill them both. Even before death, his final moments were one of joy in the pleasure of being able to feel the snow on his face.

Who avenged Balder's death?

Avenging Balder's Death

When asked who will avenge Balder, she replied that it would be his other son, Vali, along with a woman named Rind. Furthermore, she added, Vali would avenge Balder when he is only one night old. He will neither comb his hair nor wash his hands till he puts Balder's killer on the funeral pyre.

Why is Baldur so weak?

Baldur had super strength around the same as Kratos, but it was his inability to feel anything, pain, tiredness, or even emotions that gave him the edge. Thanks to the curse/blessing Freya placed upon him, Baldur is quite literally unkillable.

What broke Baldur's curse?

Mistletoe is apparently the only thing that can break the curse, which Mimir attributed to the fickle nature of the otherwise powerful Vanir magic. Since the curse causes sensory deprivation, it also prevents the sufferer from enjoying sexual pleasure, making the victim unable to feel orgasms.

Why did Baldur's death cause Ragnarok?

Had Freya decided against placing this spell -- which, ironically, was supposed to protect him -- Baldur wouldn't have allied himself with Odin and Thor. It's due to his death that the latter two gods have turned their attention to Krato and Atreus, setting up Loki's actions against them in the future.

Who is the weakest god in all mythology?

I would say that would be Hephaestus (Vulcan) the smith god of Greek/Roman mythology. He is the only god in perhaps, any mythology, to be crippled.

Who was stronger Baldur or Thor?

In terms of Norse mythology, both of the Aesir gods, Thor and Baldr, are usually portrayed as equally powerful.

Why is Baldur obsessed with Kratos?

Baldur obviously is chasing Kratos because Odin has convinced him that either Kratos can cure him, or Jotunheim can (Mimir speculates this).

Who was the fake Odin?

In the latest installment, Waititi recreated the moment when Hela shatters Thor's beloved Mjolnir to pieces with various actors reprising their in-universe faux roles: Sam Neill as Odin, Luke Hemsworth as Thor, Matt Damon as Loki joined by Melissa McCarthy as Hela.

What is Baldur to Loki?

Baldur is the son of Odin, who is the king of the Norse gods, and Odin's wife, Frigg. He is the brother of numerous other Norse gods, including Thor, Vali, Vidar, and Hodur. Loki is sometimes also treated as a brother of these gods. A 19th-century illustration of Baldur.

What do Baldur's tattoos mean?

His arms feature a repeated phrase that roughly translates as "never to forgive", while the circular tattoo on his chest has been interpreted as "lights confide me with warmth so that I might feel (something)".

Why is Baldur insane?

Unfortunately, Baldur's sensory incapabilities drove him insane after years of being under his mother's spell. As a result, he grew to despise his mother and wished to kill her for the decades of pain she had inadvertently caused him, later regretting his decision to spare her life.

Why was Baldur so loved?

Balder is the son of Odin and Frigg, and with his friendliness, gentleness and wisdom, he is loved by everyone in Asgard. He is so attractive that light shines all around him. Balder is married to Nanna and they live in Breidablick.