vallar

Meanings

• noun

  A type of vessel or container in Icelandic folklore, often used for storing grain or other grains.

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Variants

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Ballard , Robert Ballard , Robert Duane Ballard , Dole , Sanford Ballard Dole , Sanford Dole

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Etymology

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Old Norse 'valr' meaning 'grain, grain storage'.

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Trivia

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1. The 'vallar' were often decorated with carvings or runes to ward off evil spirits.

2. In some stories, the 'vallar' were said to be able to talk and even sing.

3. The 'vallar' were an important part of the agricultural cycle in Icelandic culture, and their protection was considered essential for a good harvest.

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Related Concepts

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1. Elves: Supernatural beings in Icelandic folklore, believed to inhabit the natural world and guard natural resources, including 'vallar'.

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Culture

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In Icelandic folklore, the 'vallar' were believed to be guarded by elves or hidden spirits. They were considered sacred and were often protected by taboos and rituals.

How to Memorize "vallar"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, round container made of wood or stone, used for storing grains. Visualize elves or other protective spirits guarding the 'vallar'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vallar' with the image of a grain storage container and the protective spirits of Icelandic folklore.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Vallar is a vessel, where elves dwell, storing grain well.'

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