Odin is a god.
Baldr ( also Balder , Baldur ) is a god in Norse mythology , and a son of the god Odin and the goddess Frigg . In Norse mythology , Geri and Freki ( Old Norse , both meaning `` the ravenous '' or `` greedy one '' ) are two wolves which are said to accompany the god Odin . In Norse mythology , Gungnir ( Old Norse `` swaying one '' ) is the spear of the god Odin . Odin . He is often accompanied by his animal companions -- the wolves Geri and Freki and the ravens Huginn and Muninn , who bring him information from all over Midgard -- and rides the flying , eight-legged steed Sleipnir across the sky and into the underworld . In Norse mythology , Valhalla ( from Old Norse Valhöll `` hall of the slain '' ) is a majestic , enormous hall located in Asgard , ruled over by the god Odin .