Redbeard

English

Etymology

Kenning of red +‎ beard.

Proper noun

Redbeard

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

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