Woden - Encyclopedia.com
May 14, 2018 · Woden (wō´dən; German vō´dĬn), Norse Odin (ō´dĬn), in Germanic religion and mythology, the supreme god. His cult, although widespread among the Germanic tribes, was …
Scythian Religion - Encyclopedia.com
SCYTHIAN RELIGION SCYTHIAN RELIGION . The Scythians were predominantly nomadic, Iranian-speaking tribes inhabiting the steppes of the northern Black Sea region from the …
Christiansen, Ole Kirk | Encyclopedia.com
Ole Kirk ChristiansenDanish toymaker Ole Kirk Christiansen (1891-1958) founded The LEGO Group, one of the world's largest toy manufacturers.
The Calendar Takes Shape in Mesopotamia | Encyclopedia.com
Thus Tiu, Woden, Thor, and Freya replaced Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, and Venus to lend their names to Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday respectively. Likewise the modern form …
Comparative Mythology - Encyclopedia.com
Such identifications, employing interpretatio Romana, are readily apparent in the English and French names of the days of the week; the English names are derived from the Germanic …