Question

A spell to heal this deity’s horse is first conjured by a sun goddess’s sister named (-5[1])Sinthgunt. An analogue of this god in the Gesta Danorum is rejected by King Gewar’s daughter and dies three days after receiving a sword wound. After (10[1])asking Modgud where this god has gone, one figure rides “down and to the North” before spurring his horse over a gate. This god’s ship shakes the ground and causes fire to erupt when moved by Hyrrokin. The inability to answer a question about what his opponent (10[1])whispered into this god’s ear (-5[1])causes (10[1])Vafthrudnir to lose a contest of wits. Váli reaches adulthood in one (10[1])day to avenge this father of Foresti and husband of Nanna, who is forced to stay in Hel when Thokk refuses to weep. For 10 points, name this Norse god who is killed by Hodr with a mistletoe spear. ■END■ (10[2])

ANSWER: Baldr [or Balder; or Baldur; accept Balderus]
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