Who is the god of war and justice?

The story behind the answer

Tyr is the Norse god of war and justice, famed for courage and the sanctity of oaths. His defining myth is sacrificing his hand to the wolf Fenrir so the gods could bind the beast—an enduring symbol that law and trust may demand personal cost. Tyr was also linked to the Thing, the legal assembly, highlighting his role in fair judgment as well as battle.

To remember: Tuesday is “Týr’s day” (from Old English Tiw), tying him to everyday language. Contrast helps too: Odin is the wise All-Father and strategist, Thor is the thunder-wielding protector, and Ares is Greek, not Norse. Think “Tyr ties the wolf”—binding equals law and justice.