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Weda

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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in German mythology, is one of the two gods of war among the Friesians. He was represented and worshipped with his brother god Freda. The head was covered with a feathered helmet, the. breast with a shield; and he was also represented as having wings. Because Weda and Freda appeared as twins, it was thought they were Castor and Pollux returned.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Weda'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​w/weda.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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