In Old Norse sources, Týr is alternately described as the son of the jötunn Hymir (in Hymiskviða) or of the god Odin (in Skáldskaparmál). By way of the opposite process of interpretatio germanica, Tuesday is named after Týr (' Týr's day'), rather than Mars, in English and other Germanic languages. For example, the god may be referenced as Mars Thingsus ( Latin 'Mars of the Assembly ') on 3rd century Latin inscription, reflecting a strong association with the Germanic thing, a legislative body among the ancient Germanic peoples. The interpretatio romana generally renders the god as Mars, the ancient Roman war god, and it is through that lens that most Latin references to the god occur. He was a valorous and powerful member of the Aesir as well as an inspiration to warriors and mythological heroes. Týr is foretold of being consumed by the similarly monstrous dog Garmr, during the events of Ragnarök. In Norse mythology, which provides most of the surviving narratives about gods among the Germanic peoples, Týr sacrifices his hand to the monstrous wolf Fenrir, who bites it off when he realizes the gods have bound him. He is corresponded to the Roman God of War, Mars, and was historically invoked to bestow a blessing of victory to human beings. Týr ( / t ɪər/ Old Norse: Týr, pronounced ) is a god in Germanic mythology.