Týr is a god in Germanic mythology, known for his valorous and powerful nature. He is a member of the Æsir and is the patron of warriors and mythological heroes
. In Norse mythology, Týr is associated with war, heroic endeavor, and justice
. Some key aspects of Týr include:
- Sacrifice : Týr sacrificed his hand to the monstrous wolf Fenrir, who bit off his hand when he realized he had been tricked
. This event is interpreted as Týr's identification with the Roman god Mars, and it is believed that Týr's day, Tuesday, is named after him
- Parentage : Týr is either the son of Odin or Hymir, and he is the half-brother of Baldr, Thor, and Heimdall
. In some literature, he is considered a jötunn (giant) integrated into the Aesir, with Hymir and Hrodr as his parents
- Marriage : Týr is the husband of the harvest goddess Zisa, and they may or may not have children together
- Symbol : Týr is associated with the Tiwaz rune (ᛏ), a letter of the runic alphabet corresponding to the Latin letter T
- Worship : Týr was one of the most venerated gods in Norse mythology and was considered the most worshipped at some point
In modern times, the name Tyr has been used for various products and brands, such as the athletic shoe and training apparel brand TYR
