Balder the Brave is a fictional character in Marvel Comics' Thor, based on the god Balder of Norse mythology. He is the son of Odin, Lord of Asgard and Frigga, the queen of the gods. He is a friend of Thor and the Warriors Three and is known for his valor and courage. His hair became white due to his ordeal in Helheim, the realm of death. Balder ruled Asgard for a period of time after Odin was believed killed in battle with Surtur. During the war with Seth, the Egyptian god of death, he siphoned the powers of Thor who was believed to be dead. This caused his hair to turn brown. He has in the past been the lover of Karnilla the Norn Queen, who is otherwise an enemy of Asgard. Due to her betrayal to the throne of Asgard, Balder was also instrumental in causing her death. A fictional character is any person who appears in a work of fiction. ... It has been suggested that Felicia (pseudonym) be merged into this article or section. ... Thor (often called The Mighty Thor) is a Marvel Comics superhero, based on the thunder god of Norse mythology. ... Michelangelos depiction of God in the painting Creation of the Sun and Moon in the Sistine Chapel) This article discusses the term God in the context of monotheism and derived henotheistic forms. ... Balders death is portrayed in this illustration from an 18th century Icelandic manuscript. ... Norse or Scandinavian mythology comprises the pre-Christian religion, beliefs and legends of the Scandinavian people, including those who settled on Iceland, where the written sources for Norse mythology were assembled. ... The Warriors Three are a group of fictional characters who served as supporting cast members in Thor published by Marvel comics. ... Asgard is a fictional dimension in the Marvel Comics universe based on the Asgard of Norse mythology and is home to six different races. ... In Norse mythology, Odin is the ruler of the gods of Asgard. ... In the Icelandic Eddas Surtur (Old Norse Surtr) is the leader of the fire giants in the south, the ruler of Muspel, the realm of fire. ...

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Balder is the Asgardian god of light, and in addition to the typical Asgardian abilities of superhuman strength, endurance and longevity, he can generate bioluminescence. A superhuman is something exceeding normal human standards. ... Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by a living organism as the result of a chemical reaction during which chemical energy is converted to light energy. ...