Galdr
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Galdr is a noun meaning An ancient form of shamanic chanting, an improvisational magical song, especially for a protective effect. Compare the custom of the joik and other chanting traditions among the Sámi shamanic noaidi who shares mutual influence with the Norse shamanic vǫlva and other Norse magical customs.
Meaning
An ancient form of shamanic chanting, an improvisational magical song, especially for a protective effect. Compare the custom of the joik and other chanting traditions among the Sámi shamanic noaidi who shares mutual influence with the Norse shamanic vǫlva and other Norse magical customs.
Word Forms
- galdrar
- galdrs
Synonyms for galdr
Depending on context, synonyms include galder.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gajda, garth, goot, gong, gailliarde, gypsycraft.
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