The first was the wizard Merlin from Arthurian legend, and the second was Odin, the king of the Norse gods. By combining aspects of Merlin and Odin with some original traits, Tolkien created one ...

The story episode to accompany the song 'Odin, mighty world-creator' is a reprise of Odin creates the world. Loki recounts how he stood at Odin's shoulder as Odin creates three realms - Jotunheim ...