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Woden: The Ancestral God of England's Kings

Woden: The Ancestral God of England's Kings

Discover the fascinating legacy of Woden, also known as Odin in Norse mythology, revered as the father of the great kings of Scandinavia and Anglo-Saxon England. The ancient rulers of Denmark and England both traced their royal lineage back to this powerful deity. As the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes migrated from northern Europe to Britain, they brought with them a deep-rooted belief in Woden. Despite the scarcity of detailed accounts from early medieval England, historical records like those of the Venerable Bede highlight Woden’s pivotal role in Anglo-Saxon genealogy. Join us as we explore the lineage and influence of Woden on early English royalty, from the legendary Hengest and Horsa to the notable kings of Mercia, Northumbria, and Wessex.

#Woden, #Odin, #Anglo-Saxon, #Scandinavia, #Hengest, #Horsa, #Northumbria, #Mercia, #Wessex, #East Anglia, #Venerable Bede, #Norse mythology, #English royalty


Timeline

00:undefined:Introduction to Woden or Odin, Father of Kings

05:44:undefined:Hengest & Horsa's legacy in Kent

06:38:undefined:Ida of Bernicia & Ælla of Deira in Northumbria

09:11:undefined:Creoda's influence in Mercia

10:45:undefined:Wuffa's reign in East Anglia

13:24:undefined:Cerdic's dynasty in Wessex

15:36:undefined:Conclusion of Woden's impact

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