What is Hœnir?
'''Hœnir''' is a warrior god in [[Norse mythology]]. He is sometimes confused with [[Vili]]. Hœnir is part of the Aesir. Hœnir and [[Mímir|Mimir]] were hostages in a war between the Aesir and Vanir gods. He was also an original Aesir god himself. Hœnir usually relied on Mimir. Hœnir is the god of [[silence]], spirituality, poetry and of passion. Hoenir is the travel companion of [[Odin]] and Loki and was also part of the creation of [[Ask and Embla]]. Hœnir goes with Mímir to the Vanir as hostage, in order to seal a truce to the Æsir-Vanir war. During the negotiations, Hœnir heavily relies on Mímir to address any query, as the latter was better informed and knowledgeable. The Vanir perceived this indecision and thus noticing a character flaw within Hœnir, which resulted in beheading Mímir as retaliation, thinking the Æsir cheated them in their hostage exchange. Hœnir is one of the few gods to survive Ragnarök. {{Norse mythology}} {{religion-stub}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Hoenir}} [[Category:Norse gods and goddesses]]