The Norse god known as the god of wisdom, poetry, and death is Odin. He is a prominent deity associated with the warrior culture of the Norse people, embodying the quest for knowledge and mastery of the poetic arts. Odin's pursuit of wisdom often leads him to sacrifice, including giving up an eye in exchange for insight. As a ruler of Valhalla, he also presides over the honored dead, emphasizing his connection to both life and the afterlife in Norse beliefs.