Othala
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Alternative form of odal. alt-of, alternative
"Othala deals with ancestral property, both physical and nonphysical, as well as one’s heritage. Invoked, Othala brings ancestral power and supports values and traditions of the family. Othala gives access to the universal folk soul and provides a sense of togetherness. It is also used in centering either an issue or one’s self."
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More examples"Othala deals with ancestral property, both physical and nonphysical, as well as one’s heritage. Invoked, Othala brings ancestral power and supports values and traditions of the family. Othala gives access to the universal folk soul and provides a sense of togetherness. It is also used in centering either an issue or one’s self."
Etymology
Proto-Germanic *ōþalą.
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