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noun

Nerthus

gen. Nerthi · gender feminine · decl. 2nd
Old Germ. nirdu; cf. Sanscr. narakas, underworld; Gr. ἔνεροι
a goddess of the ancient Germans, the Earth
a goddess of the ancient Germans, the Earth, Tac. G. 40, 4; v. Orell. ad h. l.
Perseus ID: n30808 Key: Nerthus