Wilweorthunga

Ƿilƿeorþunga is the Old English practice of fountain or well worship. This belief was banned in the 16th Canon Law enacted under King Edgar of England (939–946) in the tenth century.

See also

  • Clootie well
  • Well dressing

External links

  • An English Heathenism glossary
  • A description of the practice
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Anglo-Saxon paganism and mythology
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  • Ēostre
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