In “The Tears of the Gods” by John Lindow; A Note on the Death of Baldr in Scandinavian Mythology", an article published by the University of Illinois Press in 2002, explains the myth of Baldr and represents it in a way that exemplifies the Scandinavian culture that created it. Analyzes the myth in one aspect different than other contemporary ideas and argues that the myth of Baldr is deeply rooted in Viking Age culture reflecting many elements found in the Icelandic sagas and other written sources of that time. Relates the Age of Saga feud to the myth of Baldr and argues that the myth is different from other interpretations that claim it is related to the Christian myth. His article questions the relevance of a universal cry for Baldr in all worlds and reveals many aspects of the culture of Baldr. the Viking Age and how their records are connected to the myth. Feuding in medieval Iceland was a common means of resolving disputes between families; however it rarely achieved its goal. Feuds between families and tribes would last for generations, and in the end it was likely that neither side knew why they were fighting. In the Myth of Baldr, after Baldr's death, Lindow notices that the gods seek revenge and a feud is started. Odin's son Váli must carry out the task and kills his brother and assassin Höðr. Viking Age Icelanders might have considered a blood feud over when other family members had died, but Baldr's blood feud shows a different fate. Due to the familial relationship between the opposing gods, the feud can never be resolved. Therefore, mythological contexts are needed to end the feud and reunite the brothers. Lindow explains that vengeance is also aimed at Loki, but... halfway through the article... Dow is unable to conclude why the mistletoe kills Baldr, other than that it "lies on the border between various conceptual categories" and makes a good weapon (p. 159). However, if we maintain the idea that Baldr is indeed the god of the mighty and that he provides evergreen life, then it is only fair that the mistletoe has the strength to kill him. Mistletoe is a type of parasitic plant that kills trees and although it may seem harmless, as with Frigg in the myth of Baldr's death (p. 156), it has the power to destroy something that provided sustainability to the Germanic people. Furthermore, mistletoe is itself an evergreen and can likely take us back to the beginning of the end. Baldr is killed by his brother who in turn is killed by another brother. So evergreen kills evergreen and takes away sustainability from people who, without it, will probably talk.