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Redbeard en · PROPN

Etymology

Kenning of red + beard.

Meanings

  1. (Norse, qualifier:sagas and Germanic paganism) The god Thor.
    • Thor, Redbeard, strong-armed wielder of Mjolnir, guardian of mankind, we make you welcome. 2012, Hester Butler-Ehle, Hearth and Field: A Heathen Prayer Book, page 180:
    • Redbeard! 1989, Eldred Thorsson, A Book of Troth, Llewellyn Publications, →ISBN, page 146:
    • The radiant goddess, wise in womans wisdom, foresaw a future as secure as the oak pillars of redbeards hall, and knew true hearts gladness as the sacred vows were made. 1999, Thunder, issue 10, How Sif Got Her Golden Hair (Thorskegga Thorn)

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Heathenry · kenning