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Meaning of woden
Wordnet
woden (n)
chief god; counterpart of Norse Odin and Teutonic Wotan
Webster
woden (n.)
A deity corresponding to Odin, the supreme deity of the Scandinavians. Wednesday is named for him. See Odin.
woden Sentence Examples
- In Norse mythology, Odin, known as Woden, is the father of the gods and ruler of Asgard.
- Woden was believed to be a powerful war god, often depicted with a spear and a raven companion.
- The Anglo-Saxons worshipped Woden as the god of wisdom and magic.
- The name "Wednesday" is derived from Woden's Old English form, "Wōdnesdæg."
- Woden was considered the guardian of travelers, often invoked for protection during journeys.
- In some medieval texts, Woden is depicted as a wise old man with a long white beard.
- The famous horned helmet often associated with Odin is also attributed to Woden in some depictions.
- Woden was believed to have the ability to travel between the worlds of the gods, humans, and the dead.
- In some myths, Woden is said to have sacrificed one of his eyes in exchange for wisdom from a giantess.
- The name Woden is still popular in modern times, particularly in Germanic and Anglo-Saxon cultures.
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chief god; counterpart of Norse Odin and Teutonic WotanA deity corresponding to Odin, the supreme deity of the Scandinavians. Wednesday is named for him. See Od
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In Norse mythology, Odin, known as Woden, is the father of the gods and ruler of Asgard.
Woden was believed to be a powerful war god, often depicted with a spear and a raven companion.
The Anglo-Saxons worshipped Woden as the god of wisdom and magic.
The name "Wednesday" is derived from Woden's Old English form, "Wōdnesdæg."
