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AkhillesY — Baduhenna as a Valkyrie

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Description In Germanic paganism, Baduhenna is a goddess.The first element of the goddess's name, Badu-, may be cognate to Proto-Germanic *badwa- meaning "battle." The second portion of the name -henna appears as -henae in the names of matrons, Germanic goddesses widely attested from the 1st to 5th century CE on votive stones and votive altars. Rudolf Simek states that the goddess's name etymology implies that the goddess is associated with war, and Simek points out that sacred groves are commonly associated with the Germanic peoples.
In my version,Baduhenna is also a Valkyrie since her name is related to war.
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BastionMonk [2019-03-13 00:26:25 +0000 UTC]

This is the nicest depiction of Baduhenna I've come across. Well done!

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AkhillesY In reply to BastionMonk [2019-03-13 06:47:23 +0000 UTC]

 

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