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Illustration of ancient Germanic idols and altar from the book "Storia del costume dei popoli attraverso i secoli" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934. The Germanic peoples worshipped the sun and fire. Wotan was the greatest god, the father of all things. In honor of the sun, they raised white horses in sacred forests. From their neighs, they would deduce the will of the god and draw omens. Their most benevolent goddess was Herta, the mother of the earth.
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Illustration of ancient Germanic idols and altar from the book "Storia del costume dei popoli attraverso i secoli" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934.
The Germanic peoples worshipped the sun and fire.
Wotan was the greatest god, the father of all things.
In honor of the sun, they raised white horses in sacred forests.
From their neighs, they would deduce the will of the god and draw omens.
Their most benevolent goddess was Herta, the mother of the earth.
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