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King Harald Wartooth Sacrificed to Odin

OriginNorse Mythology

King Harald Wartooth, an aged and nearly blind ruler of Denmark, sought a glorious death in battle to avoid the shame of a 'straw death' in bed. Orchestrating the massive Battle of Brávellir against his nephew Sigurd Hring, Harald was ultimately sacrificed to Odin by the god himself, ensuring his passage to Valhalla.