Norse Mímir and Germanic Mimir represent the same primordial wisdom figure, whose name derives from Proto-Germanic *Mīmiz and who is attested primarily through Norse Eddic and skaldic sources.
Wodan gave an eye for a single draught from Mimir's well, gaining the wisdom that set him apart from all other gods. When the Vanir later sent back Mimir's severed head, Wodan preserved it with herbs and runes, and the head went on speaking to him, counseling the All-Father even as the world's end drew near.
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