skyquest32 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) Is Olaf One-Eye a Norse reference to Odin of the asier? I came across this in skyrim and wondered for a variety of reasons....Most of them circumstantial. For one, the similarity of the names, the title, the Nord race as depicted in skyrim culture. Though I know technically in lore its not really Odin, it seems to be a nod in that direction. If so why would it turn out to be...? Edited August 31, 2016 by skyquest32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeddBate Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I agree that a lot of Skyrim is inspired by Norse history and mythology. But I can't find any direct connection between Olaf in the game and Odin in Norse mythology. If you haven't read it yet, here's his Elder Scrolls wiki. On a related note: I find it interesting that in the game itself, you find conflicting evidence that Olaf was either a hero or a shameless charlatan. During the Bard's College quest line you actually encounter a wrathful Draugr lord who is apparently the spirit of Olaf, who wants to kill you and the ghost of a bard that exposed his legendary battle with the dragon Numinex as a lie long ago. Yet elsewhere you find compelling evidence that he really was a hero and you actually meet him in Sovngarde. Since only true heroes are allowed into Sovngarde, it seems a bit at odds with the evil lich-like version of him you fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka25565 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Sovngarde is a reference to Valhalla that's for sure. Its very possible that he is a reference to Odin. They both have 1 eye (if i'm not mistaking). They both are heroes but Odin is like the king of Sovngarde you know the one who created it. But it's very possible. I kinda like to think that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeofaTsavo Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) The Olaf issue is why I generally assassinate the Altmer leader of the College and some of its staff for spreading sedition and undermining Nord Culture. This is as an Imperial Nord. Were I Stormcloak the purge would be far worse. Olaf One Eye is a hero. Time to put a stop to this nonsense. Elisif didn't go far enough. (all while simply ignoring the other 'thing" which I just tolerate to get to the word wall, and once I get that book of lies no one will ever see it) Edited November 5, 2016 by TeofaTsavo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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