Oldest reference to Norse god Odin found in Danish treasure

Scientists have identified the oldest-known reference to the Norse god Odin on a gold disc unearthed in western Denmark. Scientists have identified the oldest-known reference to the Norse god Odin on a gold disc unearthed in western Denmark. (Arnold Mikkelsen, The National Museum of Denmark via AP)COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Scandinavian scientists said Wednesday that they have identified the oldest-known inscription referencing the Norse god Odin on part of a gold disc unearthed in western Denmark in 2020. Odin was one of the main gods in Norse mythology and was frequently associated with war as well as poetry. More than 1,000 bracteates have been found in northern Europe, according to the National Museum in Copenhagen, where the trove discovered in 2020 is on display.