Víðarr

Vidar (Old Norse: Víðarr, pronounced [ˈwiːðɑr]) is a figure in Norse mythology, known as the "Silent God" or the "God of Vengeance." He is one of the sons of Odin and Grid, and is associated with strength, patience, and the eventual victory of the gods over chaos. Vidar is often depicted as a giant among gods, with a thick shoe that he uses to crush the jaws of the monstrous wolf Fenrir during Ragnarök, the prophesied twilight of the gods. His name is derived from the Old Norse word víðr, meaning "wide" or "far," which may refer to his vast strength or his role in the wide-ranging events of Ragnarök. In Hebrew, Vidar can be translated as וידאר (Vidar). In other languages, he is known as Vidar in Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian, Widarr in German, and Víðarr in Icelandic. Vidar's role in Ragnarök underscores his importance in Norse cosmology, as he is one of the few gods destined to survive the apocalyptic events and repopulate the world.