also known as Tiwaz or Tiu
Rune: TYR
Norse Sports God
Vanir
God of War and Justice
Brave, approachable. One-handed, a protector of all sanctuaries and temples. A thinking man's warrior, but sometimes a bit too inflexible.
put his hand in the Fenris- wolf's mouth so the gods could bind it. The wolf bit off his right hand
inspires courage and heroism in battle
His attribute is a spear; the symbol of justice, as well as a weapon.
Tuesday is named for Tyr
Sun God
TYR
God of battle, the only god with the strength and courage to bind Fenris. Warriors marked their swords with a T to gain the god's protection. Tyr was originally Tiwaz, retained in a later pantheon but overshadowed by Odin and Thor.
presided over bloody affairs of carnal law
TIWAZ
The one-handed sky god and war god of the early Germanic peoples. Tiwaz was worshiped with human sacrifices conducted in the deep forest. Tiwaz is god of law and justice, and oaths were sworn in his name. His functions were later taken over by Odin and Thor, though unlike Odin Tiwaz is completely without deceit and guile. Tiwaz is also known as Irmin, and his sacred pillar Irminsul symbolically held the universe
together.
