Helblindi

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In Norse Mythology, Helblindi ("Hel-blinder" or "All-blind") was a Jotun (giant), brother of Loki and Byleist and son of Fárbauti ("cruel-striker") and his wife Laufey.

Helblindi is also a kenning used to describe Odin.

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• Helbindi

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