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The word "odium" means hatred.{{url ref|url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/odium|text=Definition of Odium|site=Merriam-Webster Dictionary}} But, how to interpret the Shard of Odium is a matter of some debate. [[Frost]] claims a straightforward definition: that it is God's own divine hatred.{{epigraph ref|sa2|71}} OdiumRayse himself, however, claims that he's Passion, a Shard of emotions, in particular excessive emotions.{{book ref|sa3|57}} Upon Ascension, Taravangian has noted an urge to destroy and burn.{{book ref|sa4|114}} Many of his [[splinter]]s, the [[Unmade]], represent giving into the sensations with nothing to rein them in - [[Ashertmarn]] wants people to mindlessly revel in what they feel, while [[Nergaoul]] inspires a battle rage.{{book ref|sa3|84}}{{book ref|sa3|115}} On the other hand, the overwhelming amount of emotions inspired by Odium are hateful, among them the aforementioned [[Thrill]] and the [[Singer#Rhythms|Rhythms]] of Odium-derived [[singer]] forms.{{book ref|sa2|i|11}} Moreover, much of Odium's influence promotes apathy rather than passion, as his followers are encouraged to give up their sense of guilt and their pain.{{book ref|sa3|78}}{{book ref|sa3|118}}
It's worth noting that [[Rayse]] has a tendency towards self-deception, and that apart from him, everyone else understands Odium as being the Shard of hatred.{{wob ref|9507}} While it's possible for a Vessel to influence a Shard to an extent, Odium's declaration of being Passion should not be taken at face value.{{wob ref|12312}}
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