Hludana

deity Germanic single tradition · 4

Hludana is a deity whose name is found in five Latin inscriptions: three from the lower Rhine, one from Münstereifel and one from Beetgum, Frisia. The inscriptions date from 197 AD-235 AD. Many attempts have been made to interpret this name.

↻ synthesized from 4 sources

When

First attested
197 CE
Attested period
197 – 235
Historical notes
Attested in Latin inscriptions.

Relationships

syncretized with
Hlóðyn
equivalent to
Holda
manifested by
Hluθena, Hlucena

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Sources

Source passages

“pre-Christian Roman inscriptions to Hludana that he tentatively linked to the same divinity”

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“Hludana (or Dea Hludana) is a Germanic goddess attested in five ancient Latin inscriptions from the Rhineland and Frisia, all dating from 197–235 AD.”

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“Other indigenous deities that were locally venerated at that time are: Burorina, Hludana, Hurstrga, Sandraudiga, Seneucaega, Vagdavercustis and Viradecdis.”

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“Other indigenous (southern) Dutch deities who are locally known at that time are: Vagdavercustis, Burorina, Hludana, Viradectis, Hurstrga/Hurst(ae)rga, Nehalennia and Seneucaega.”

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