Wodan

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Definition

Noun 1. A chief god in Germanic mythology: Wodan is the name for a major deity in early Germanic pagan belief systems. He is considered the direct counterpart to the Norse god Odin and the figure later known in broader Germanic lore as Wotan. He is associated with wisdom, war, poetry, and the dead.

Usage Notes
  • Historical/Literary Context: The term "Wodan" is used primarily in historical, academic, or literary contexts when discussing pre-Christian Germanic religion and mythology. It is not used in contemporary everyday language.
  • Capitalization: As a proper noun referring to a specific deity, "Wodan" is always capitalized.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Scholars believe Wodan was worshipped by the Anglo-Saxons before their conversion to Christianity.
    • The character of Wodan evolved into the more familiar Norse god Odin.
    • In the epic poem, the king made a sacrifice to Wodan before the battle.
Advanced Usage
  • Comparative Mythology: The name is used to draw direct parallels between the deities of different but related cultures (e.g., Germanic Wodan, Norse Odin, Teutonic Wotan).
Variants and Related Words
  • Odin (noun): The Norse name for the same god, more commonly known from Viking Age mythology.
  • Wotan (noun): A variant name used in later Germanic (particularly Teutonic) tradition and famously in Richard Wagner's opera cycle .
  • Wuotan (noun): An Old High German form of the name.
Synonyms
  • Odin
  • Wotan
Notes on Meaning
  • The definition of "Wodan" is highly specific and fixed, referring to this single mythological figure. It does not have multiple modern meanings.
Noun
  1. chief god; counterpart of Norse Odin and Teutonic Wotan

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