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One of the Norse gods of Asgard, Balder is the half brother of Thor, companion to the Warriors Three, and a loyal follower and son of Odin, ruler of the gods. Balder warned Thor about Skagg the Storm Giant and the fire demon Surtur being released by Loki who planned for them to kill Odin after being told by Heimdall.
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has a Marvel Comics history dating back to 1962. He's Thor's half-brother, something which was only revealed fairly recently, and a loyal fighting companion to the Warriors Three and the God of Thunder.
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Is Baldur son of Thor?

In Norse mythology, Baldr (Old Norse: [ˈbɑldz̠]) is a son of the god Odin and the goddess Frigg, and has numerous brothers, such as Thor and Váli.
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Is Thor Baldur's dad?

Backstory. Thor was born to Odin, king of Asgard, and the giantess, Fjörgyn. He is also younger half-brother of Týr and older half-brother of Heimdall and Baldur. At some point in his life, he would marry Sif and sire a son and a daughter with her.
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Why is Baldur half-brother of Thor?

Balder is the god of light. He is one of Thor's closest friends since childhood. It is revealed that he is actually the son of Odin and Frigga thus making him Thor's half-brother.
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Is Baldur son of Odin or Thor?

Balder, Old Norse Baldr, in Norse mythology, the son of the chief god Odin and his wife Frigg. Beautiful and just, he was the favourite of the gods. Most legends about him concern his death.
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Who is stronger Thor or Baldur?

In terms of Norse mythology, both of the Aesir gods, Thor and Baldr, are usually portrayed as equally powerful.
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Is Baldur's Thor's brother?

One of the Norse gods of Asgard, Balder is the half-brother of Thor, companion to the Warriors Three, and a loyal follower and son of the ruler of the gods, Odin.
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Why does Loki hate Balder?

Believing she had done everything possible, Frigga neglected the lowly mistletoe. 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.
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Who is older Baldur or Thor?

Baldur was an Aesir born to Odin and Freya and was the younger half-brother of Thor, Týr and Heimdall.
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Who is Thor's daughter?

Who Plays Love? Gorr's daughter is played by India Rose Hemsworth, the daughter of Thor himself, Chris Hemsworth, and actress Elsa Pataky.
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Can Kratos lift Mjolnir?

While it is true that the hammer would have been an incredible asset for the player, it cannot be wielded or even picked up by Kratos (nor Atreus) for several reasons.
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What did Odin whisper to Baldur?

Or e'er shall know. 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.
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Why does Baldur hate Freya?

After Kratos and Atreus end up in the realm of Helheim after another encounter with Baldur, Kratos and Atreus watch as an illusion plays in front of Baldur. They learn that Freya is Baldur's mother, whom he despises due to the spell she cast on him that took away his ability to physically feel anything.
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What killed Baldur?

' Hother took the mistletoe and threw it at Balder, as Loki directed him. The mistletoe struck Balder and pierced him through and through, and he fell down dead. For a while the gods stood speechless, then they lifted up their voices and wept bitterly.”
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Why did Baldur go crazy?

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.
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Why can t Baldur feel anything?

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.
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Are Loki and Baldur related?

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.
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Who are Thor's sons?

Thor's wife was Sif, a golden-haired fertility goddess, with whom he had a daughter, Thrudr (Strength). He was also the father of two sons, Modi (Courage) and Magni (Strength), by Jarnsaxa, a giantess, and stepfather of Sif's son Ull.
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What is Balder the god of?

Baldr was the god of beauty, light, purity, joy, and basically every other positive adjective you will never come close to being described as. And no wonder: he was the son of Odin, the supreme deity, and a goddess named Frigg.
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Who killed Thor in mythology?

According to Norse mythology, Thor dies in an epic battle with a monstrous serpent named Jörmungandr, also known as the Midgard (middle earth) Serpent.
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Who is Balder in Avengers?

Balder is an honourary Asgardian warrior and half-brother of Thor. He is also the son of Odin.
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Who kills Odin?

During the battle, Fenrisúlfr will eventually swallow Odin, killing him, and Odin's son Víðarr will move forward and kick one foot into the lower jaw of the wolf.
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Why does 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.
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Why did Odin send Baldur?

Baldur is sent by Odin to find to investigate a lone home in the Wildwoods, which is the start of the game. While it is thought initially that Baldur's target is Kratos for being a god from another land, it is revealed that Baldur is seeking a giant living in Midgard.
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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.
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