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Which animals accompanied Odin as a god of the dead?
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Germanic religion and mythology
Battle scenes and ships depicted on a memorial stone from Gotland, Sweden, late 8th century. In the third panel from the top, a warrior is being hanged in a tree as a sacrifice to Odin, whose cult is represented by an eagle and a twisted knot.
In the context of Germanic religion and mythology, Odin is often associated with specific animals that reflect his role as a god of the dead and a seeker of wisdom.
As a god of the dead, Odin was accompanied by carrion beasts, specifically two wolves and two ravens. These ravens served an important function by keeping him informed of events occurring throughout the world. Additionally, the wolf and the raven are generally noted as being dedicated to him.12
Beyond these carrion animals, Odin is famously associated with his magical eight-legged horse, Sleipnir, which possessed the ability to travel through the air and across the sea.2