Phol
Old High German
Alternative forms
- Pᑋol (attested form)
Etymology
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Proper noun
Phol m (uncertain)
- (hapax legomenon) The meaning of this term is uncertain. Possibilities include:
- c. 800 CE – 900 CE, Second Merseburg Charm line 1:
- Phol ende uuodan / uuorun zi holza.
- Phol and Wodan were riding to the woods.
- Phol ende uuodan / uuorun zi holza.
Usage notes
Typically equated with Balder, whose name is attested in the same charm.
Further reading
- Phol on the German Wikipedia.Wikipedia de