Odin was the oldest and highest of all the Norse Gods and married to Frigg. He was the father of many sons, including Thor and Balder. Odin was the ruler of Asgard, the leader of the Gods, and also God of battle, poetry, death and heavens. He was the protector of heroes and all fallen warriors joined him in Valhalla. With his magical 8-legged horse, Sleipnir, he could travel through the air and over the sea. According to the myths, he sacrificed one of his eyes in order to gain divine wisdom and see the cosmos more clearly. The weekday Wednesday is named after him.