Woden
A javelin or arrow was hurled over the enemy's ranks at the start of battle as a ritual consecration of the foe to Woden.
Woden's spear Gungne plays no particular part in Saxo's narrative. (Gesta Danorum (Books I-IX), The Danish History, > Books I-Ix > War.)
Woden's spear Gungne plays no particular part in Saxo's narrative. (Gesta Danorum (Books I-IX), The Danish History, > Books I-Ix > War.)
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