Way up high, in a shiny place called Asgard, lived Odin. He was the great king of all the gods, and he wanted to be the wisest person in all the worlds. He knew a lot, but he always wanted to know more, especially how to keep everyone safe and happy.

One day, Odin heard stories about a magical well. This wasn't just any well; it was Mimir's Well, and its water could give you amazing wisdom! "Aha!" thought Odin. "That's just what I need!"

So, Odin traveled a long, long way, through misty mountains and shadowy forests, until he reached the roots of a giant tree where the well was hidden. Guarding the well was Mimir, a very old and very wise giant. His head was full of secrets from long, long ago.

"Hello, Mimir!" said Odin. "I've come a long way. May I please have a drink from your wonderful well of wisdom?"

Mimir looked at Odin with his ancient eyes. "Hmm," he rumbled, his voice like distant thunder. "The water of this well is very special, Odin. It is not free. You must pay a price."

Odin thought for a moment. "I have gold and jewels," he offered.
Mimir shook his head. "Gold and jewels are nice, but wisdom costs more."
"Then what do you want?" asked Odin, a little worried.

Mimir looked straight at Odin. "I want one of your eyes, King Odin."

Odin was shocked! His eye? That was a big, big price. He thought about all the things he wanted to understand, all the ways he could help people if he was wiser. He took a deep breath. It was a hard choice, but he knew what he had to do.

"Alright, Mimir," Odin said bravely. "If that is the price for wisdom, I will pay it."

So, Odin gave one of his eyes to Mimir. (Don't worry, it was a magical kind of giving, not too ouchy!) Then, Mimir dipped a big horn into the sparkling water of the well and gave it to Odin.

Odin took a big gulp. Gulp! And then another! As the water went down, it felt like his mind was opening up like a giant book. Suddenly, he understood so many things – secrets of the stars, the whispers of the wind, and things that were yet to happen.

From that day on, Odin was known as Odin One-Eye. He might have lost an eye, but he gained so much wisdom that he became the wisest of all. And he used that wisdom to look after all the worlds, always remembering the price he paid for knowing so much.

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