Odin

Odin (pronounced O-din) is revered for his great wisdom, knowledge, and cunning. His dedication to the acquisition of magic is severe. Odin once hung himself from the World Tree for nine nights in order to receive the knowledge of the runes of magic.
History
Odin was one of the first gods to be born, in a time before the earth itself existed. He is descended from the frost giant Ymir, who was the first being to coalesce out of the mists, and Buri, a man dug from the primordial ice by the cow Audhumla. Buri produced offspring with giants, and from their line came Odin.