Mímir
Also known as Mim, Mimir
thumb|A 19th century depiction of Odin finding Mímir's beheaded body ([[Poetic Edda by Erik Brate)]]
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thumb|A 19th century depiction of Odin finding Mímir's beheaded body ([[Poetic Edda by Erik Brate)]]
Mímir or Mim is a figure in Norse mythology, renowned for his knowledge and wisdom, who is beheaded during the Æsir–Vanir War. Afterward, the god Odin carries around Mímir's head and it recites secret knowledge and counsels him.