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Óski

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1 Óski

a, m. the god Wish, one of the names of the highest god, All-father (Odin), Gm., Edda 2; only the name, not the legend, of this god is left. The name reminds one of the god Eros, as described by Socrates in Plato’s Symposium.
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Óski

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "Óski" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Gm.
Grímnis-mál. (A. I.)

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