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Gungnir (Gar, Spear of Odin, Sword of Odin)
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Definition: The Norse Runeletter Gar, which symbolizes the legendary weapon of Odin, Gungnir. Gungnir was a Dwarven magical weapon given to Odin by Loki, which never misses its mark, and always returns to Odin's hand..

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