Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The Teutonic god of thunder: In Germanic mythology, Donar is the god of thunder, storms, and strength. He is the direct counterpart of the Norse god Thor.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Donar is a central figure in ancient Germanic paganism.
  • Worshippers of Donar believed he protected mankind and the gods with his mighty hammer.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Donar was invoked for protection during storms.
  • The oak tree was sacred to Donar, the god of thunder.

Advanced Usage

• Cultural/Historical Context: The name "Donar" is etymologically linked to the Old High German word for "thunder" (). His attributes and myths were later largely absorbed into the more widely known figure of Thor in Norse mythology, following the interpretation of the Roman writer Tacitus who equated him with the Roman god Jupiter.

Variants and Related Words

• Thor (Proper noun): The Norse god of thunder, directly equivalent to Donar.
• Thunor (Proper noun): The Old English name for the same thunder god.
• Germanic mythology (Noun phrase): The body of myths associated with the pre-Christian Germanic peoples.

Synonyms

• Thor: The Norse equivalent.
• Thunder god: A descriptive synonym.

Related Phrases

• Donar's Oak: Refers to a specific sacred oak tree dedicated to Donar, famously felled by the Christian missionary Saint Boniface in the 8th century to demonstrate the superiority of the Christian God.

Noun

1. the Teutonic god of thunder; counterpart of Norse Thor