What is another word for wodan?

Pronunciation: [wˈɒdən] (IPA)

Wodan is an Old English word that refers to the ancient Germanic god Odin, who was revered as a patron of wisdom, war, and death. There are several synonyms that can be used to refer to Wodan, depending on the context. For example, in Norse mythology, Odin is known as the Allfather, a wise and powerful deity who presides over the great hall of Valhalla. Other synonyms for Wodan include the Sky Father, the Father of the Slain, the One-Eyed God, the Rune Master, and the Wanderer. Each of these descriptions highlights a different aspect of Wodan's role and personality, and collectively they offer a rich and complex portrait of this important mythological figure.

What are the hypernyms for Wodan?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Wodan

They were like wodan and Freya.
"The Crisis, Volume 4"
Winston Churchill
True sons of wodan they, and to the fighting blood of the old Norse heroes was added the lofty exaltation of striking for home and country.
"A Maid at King Alfred’s Court"
Lucy Foster Madison
The adventures of Siegfried and his ancestors are here related in great detail and his ancestry traced back to wodan.
"The Nibelungenlied"
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Related words: wodan germanic god, woden, wennen, woda

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