Anglo-Saxon deity
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Anglo-Saxon paganism — refers to the Migration Period religion practiced by the English in 5th to 7th century England. As such it is a form of Germanic paganism. Anglo Saxon paganism was a polytheistic religion, revolving around a pantheon centred on the god Woden. Due … Wikipedia
Christianization of Anglo-Saxon England — The Christianization of Anglo Saxon England was a process spanning the 7th century. It is essentially the result of the Gregorian mission of 597, which was joined by the efforts of the Hiberno Scottish mission from the 630s. From the 8th century … Wikipedia
Deity — For other uses, see List of deities and Names of God. Part of a series on God … Wikipedia
Household deity — A Domovoi, or household spirit, found in the folklore of Eastern Europe. It is a survival belief from Slavic paganism. A household deity is a deity or spirit that protects the home, looking after the entire household or certain key members. It… … Wikipedia
Solar deity — Sun god redirects here. For other uses, see Sun god (disambiguation). Sun Chariot redirects here. For the racehorse, see Sun Chariot (horse). The Trundholm sun chariot pulled by a horse is believed to be a sculpture illustrating the sun, an… … Wikipedia
Tiu — noun god of war and sky; counterpart of Norse Tyr • Instance Hypernyms: ↑Anglo Saxon deity * * * /tee ooh/, n. an English god of the sky and of war, the equivalent of Tyr in Scandinavian mythology. [var. of OE Tiw god of war. See TUESDAY] … Useful english dictionary
Wodan — noun chief god; counterpart of Norse Odin and Teutonic Wotan • Syn: ↑Woden • Instance Hypernyms: ↑Anglo Saxon deity … Useful english dictionary
Woden — noun chief god; counterpart of Norse Odin and Teutonic Wotan • Syn: ↑Wodan • Instance Hypernyms: ↑Anglo Saxon deity … Useful english dictionary
Wyrd — noun fate personified; any one of the three Weird Sisters • Syn: ↑Weird • Hypernyms: ↑Anglo Saxon deity * * * wyrd(e obs. variant of weird n … Useful english dictionary
biblical literature — Introduction four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha. The Old… … Universalium
