tomta gudhane
deity earth Swedish single tradition · 1
The gods of the building site in 14th century Old Swedish attestations. In one account, a woman sets the table after her meal for these deities, and if the offering is consumed, she is certain her livestock will be taken care of. Priests forbade congregations from providing offerings to these tomte gods, perceiving this as competition to their entitlement to the tithe.
When
- First attested
- 1300 CE
- Attested period
- 1300 – 1400
- Historical notes
- Documented in 14th century Old Swedish texts including Själinna thröst and Revelations of Saint Birgitta.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- ármaðr, puge, jordvætten, haugbue, undervætte, husvætte
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“There are two 14th century Old Swedish attestations to the tomta gudhane "the gods of the building site". In the "Själinna thröst" ("Comfort of the Soul"), a woman sets the table after her meal for the deities”
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