Huginn
/ˈhuːɡɪn/noun
In Norse mythology, one of Odin’s two ravens, whose name means “thought” or “mind.”
Did you know?Huginn and his companion Muninn were believed to fly throughout the world and return to Odin, symbolizing the mind’s ability to gather knowledge beyond ordinary human sight.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
Proto-Germanic
*hugiz
“Mind, thought, or mental disposition”
6th–8th Century
Old English
hyġe
“Mind, thought, courage, or intellectual spirit”
Viking Age
Old Norse
hugr
“Mind, thought, memory, or inner disposition”
Viking Age
Old Norse
Huginn
““Thoughtful one” or “Thought,” the name of Odin’s raven”
13th Century
Old Norse
Huginn
“A raven accompanying Odin in mythological poetry and prose”
Modern English
English
Huginn
“A proper name retained in translations and modern discussions of Norse mythology”