Anglo-Saxon deities
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Anglo-Saxon deities
Anglo-Saxon deities refers to the gods and goddesses worshipped in the religion of Anglo-Saxon paganism, by the Anglo-Saxons, a group of Germanic tribes (such as the Angles, Saxons and Jutes) who settled in modern day England in the 5th century. Here are a list of deities, in alphabetical order:
| Anglo-Saxon | Old German | Norse equivalent | Characteristics & Associations | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldaeg | Balder | Baldr | Unknown | |
| Ēostre | Ôstarâ(putative) | none | Unknown | Bede's De Temporum Ratione |
| Erce | none | none | Goddess of the earth | |
| Freo | Freyja | Ing's sister ; Goddess of passion and prosperity | ||
| Frīg | Frîja | Frigg (and Freyja) | Goddess of love | Friday |
| Gēat | Gausus | Gautr | Unknown | |
| Helith | none | none | Unknown | Dorset folklore |
| Hretha | none | none | Goddess of the Earth / Gaia (the earth itself) | Bede's De Temporum Ratione |
| Ingui Frea (Lord Ingui) | Yngvi-Freyr | God of prosperity, passion, and wealth. Ruler of the elves and sovereign over Elfhame the realm of the elves. | ||
| Seaxnēat | Saxnôte | none | Founder of the Saxon tribe. | |
| Þunor | Donar | Thunor | God of the sky and thunder | Thursday |
| Tīw | Zîu | Týr | God of Justice | Tuesday |
| Wōden | Wodan | Óðinn | Chief of the gods, god of war, poetry and mantic ecstasy | Wednesday Nine Herbs Charm |
| Wuldor | Ullr |
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