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Tyr was a brave, martial, Norse sky god whose hand was destroyed by the Fenris wolf.
The Lore of Tyr
Article explains the familiar information about Tyr and explains Dumezil's interpretation of his role in the magic/justice function of the hierarchy of gods.

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