Wotan

Pronunciation: /ˈwoʊtən/

Definitions of Wotan

noun In Norse mythology, Wotan is another name for Odin, the chief god of the Aesir tribe.

Example Sentences

A1 Wotan is a character in Norse mythology.

A2 In Germanic mythology, Wotan is often associated with wisdom and war.

B1 The name Wotan is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'Wodanaz'.

B2 Wotan is also known as Odin in Norse mythology.

C1 Wotan plays a prominent role in Richard Wagner's opera 'Der Ring des Nibelungen'.

C2 The character of Wotan symbolizes power and authority in Germanic folklore.

Examples of Wotan in a Sentence

formal Wotan is a figure in Germanic mythology, often associated with wisdom and war.

informal Have you heard of Wotan? He's like a badass warrior god or something.

slang Wotan is like the OG god, you know what I'm saying?

figurative In modern culture, Wotan is sometimes used symbolically to represent power and authority.

Grammatical Forms of Wotan

• past tense: Wotaned
• plural: Wotans
• comparative: more Wotan
• superlative: most Wotan
• present tense: Wotans
• future tense: will Wotan
• perfect tense: have Wotaned
• continuous tense: is Wotaning
• singular: Wotan
• positive degree: Wotan
• infinitive: to Wotan
• gerund: Wotaning
• participle: Wotaned

Origin and Evolution of Wotan

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old High German

Story behind the word: Wotan is derived from the Old High German word 'Wuotan' which is the name of the chief Teutonic god, also known as Odin in Norse mythology.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the name 'Wotan' became associated with the Germanic god Odin and was later used to refer to him in various mythological and historical contexts.