The Prose Edda on Hoder

The Younger Edda: > Chapter Viii. > The Asas.

• attestation: Hoder is blind but exceedingly strong; his hand's work will long be remembered by gods and men

  "Hoder hight one of the asas, who is blind, but exceedingly strong; and the gods would wish that this asa never needed to be named, for the work of his hand will long be kept in memory both by gods and men"

The Younger Edda: > Chapter Xv. > The Death Of Balder.

• attestation: Loke directed blind Hoder to shoot at Balder with the mistletoe wand, and it pierced and killed him

  "Hoder took the mistletoe and shot at Balder under the guidance of Loke. The dart pierced him and he fell dead to the ground. This is the greatest misfortune that has ever happened to gods and men."

• attestation: Hoder was blind and stood far to one side, unable to participate in the shooting game until Loke manipulated him

  "Hoder stood far to one side in the ring of men, because he was blind."