Hlidskjalf

Hliđskialf ( Old Norse Hlidskjalf " shelf of compassion "), even Lidskialf or Lidskjälf, in Norse mythology, the throne of the chief god Odin or the place where you will find this. He stands in the palace gods Valaskjalf in Asgard, which is equated in some representations with Odin's great hall Valhalla.

From his throne from Odin can overlook all of the nine worlds of the Germanic world view, which see as the ability to hear anything and everything ( overhear ) to be able to be interpreted. The notion of omniscience for the supreme deity is not uncommon in mythology. Is noteworthy, however, that this divine ability is intended strictly local. Odin Loki from his throne from not looking, but discovers this gift also appears applicable to other deities. Rarely, such as in the Grímnismál, is also reported that the goddess Frigg sitting next to Odin. Also Freyr climbed in the short term Skírnismál the throne.

" [ ... ] There is also a large hall, the Walaskialf says: this is Odin's hall. [ ... ] In this room is the high seat, which means Hlidskialf, and when Allfather [ Odin is ] sitting in this high chair, so he sees the whole world. "