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{{WP-REAL|Wade (folklore)}} | '''Wade''', also known as '''Vadi''' in [[Norsemen|Norse]] [[Norse mythology|mythology]] and '''Wate''' in Middle High German, was a [[giant]] in [[Germany|Germanic]] {{Wiki|Germanic mythology|mythology}} associated with the sea. | ||
'''Wade''', also known as '''Vadi''' in Norse mythology and '''Wate''' in Middle High German, was a [[giant]] in [[ | |||
==Mythology and folklore== | ==Mythology and folklore== | ||
Wade was a man mentioned in an [[Anglo-Saxons|Anglo-Saxon]] tale named the ''Tale of Wade'', the ''{{Wiki|Þiðreks saga}}'' and ''{{Wiki|The Merchant's Tale}}'' from | Wade was a man mentioned in an [[Anglo-Saxons|Anglo-Saxon]] tale named the ''Tale of Wade'', the ''{{Wiki|Þiðreks saga}}'' and ''{{Wiki|The Merchant's Tale}}'' from [[Geoffrey Chaucer]]. Sources vary widely on who Wade was, but he always has a strong connection to the sea. In the ''Þiðreks saga'' he's mentioned to be born to King Vilkinus and a mermaid. His apprentices included his son {{Wiki|Wayland the Smith|Wayland}}, [[Mímir]] and two [[Dwarf|dwarves]].<ref name="WP">{{WP|Wade (folklore)}}</ref> | ||
In local folkore Wade was often mentioned as the origin of {{Wiki|Wade's Causeway}}, an ancient monument in the {{Wiki|North York Moors}}. In the same stories, Bell is mentioned as Wade's wife and the {{Wiki|Hole of Horcum}} was said to exist due to Wade scooping up dirt to throw at her during an argument.<ref name="WP"/> | In local folkore Wade was often mentioned as the origin of {{Wiki|Wade's Causeway}}, an ancient monument in the {{Wiki|North York Moors}}. In the same stories, Bell is mentioned as Wade's wife and the {{Wiki|Hole of Horcum}} was said to exist due to Wade scooping up dirt to throw at her during an argument.<ref name="WP"/> | ||
==Legacy and influence== | ==Legacy and influence== | ||
During the 9th century, a habitant of [[Folcanstan]], [[Kent|Cent]], mentioned worshipping Wade after | During the 9th century, a habitant of [[Folcanstan]], [[Kent|Cent]], mentioned worshipping Wade after renouncing his faith in [[Christianity]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – Note: A Guilty Confession</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Latest revision as of 15:59, 13 September 2023
Wade, also known as Vadi in Norse mythology and Wate in Middle High German, was a giant in Germanic mythology associated with the sea.
Mythology and folklore[edit | edit source]
Wade was a man mentioned in an Anglo-Saxon tale named the Tale of Wade, the Þiðreks saga and The Merchant's Tale from Geoffrey Chaucer. Sources vary widely on who Wade was, but he always has a strong connection to the sea. In the Þiðreks saga he's mentioned to be born to King Vilkinus and a mermaid. His apprentices included his son Wayland, Mímir and two dwarves.[1]
In local folkore Wade was often mentioned as the origin of Wade's Causeway, an ancient monument in the North York Moors. In the same stories, Bell is mentioned as Wade's wife and the Hole of Horcum was said to exist due to Wade scooping up dirt to throw at her during an argument.[1]
Legacy and influence[edit | edit source]
During the 9th century, a habitant of Folcanstan, Cent, mentioned worshipping Wade after renouncing his faith in Christianity.[2]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
The Latin part of the note A Guilty Confession found in Folcanstan comes from the real-life Tale of Wade, a very old text discovered in the 19th century in the Peterhouse, Cambridge.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
Wade (folklore) on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Note: A Guilty Confession