Volla
deity sky Old High German single tradition · 2
Volla is a Germanic deity mentioned in the Old High German Merseburg Incantations from the 9th or 10th century. She is described as the sister of Friia and sang charms to heal Balder's foal's sprained foot.
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When
- First attested
- 800 CE
- Attested period
- 800 – 1000
- Historical notes
- Attested in the Old High German Merseburg Incantations, dated to the 9th or 10th century.
Relationships
- sibling of
- Friia
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“Friia sang charms, her sister Volla sang charms, and finally Wodan sang charms, followed by a verse describing the healing of the foal's bone.”
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“Old High German Frija and a goddess associated with her—Volla, to assist in healing a horse:”
#27369 · extracted by google/gemini-2.0-flash-001