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What was the symbolic significance of Odin breaking his staff?

In Der Ring des Nibelungen, Odin breaks his staff and uses it to set Valhalla on fire. However, his staff had all contracts and covenants in the world written on it, and was seen as protecting law and order. What is the significance of the destruction of the staff, and what effect does it have on the world?