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Noun nerthus has 1 sense
  1. Nerthus, Hertha - the Teutonic goddess of fertility; later identified with Norse Njord
    --1 is a kind of Teutonic deity

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Nerthus

Noun

  1. Mythology: In Germanic paganism, Nerthus is a goddess associated with fertility, nature, and the earth.
  2. Religion: Nerthus is also considered a central figure in some Norse mythological traditions, often identified with the goddess Freyja.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The ancient Germanic tribes believed that Nerthus was responsible for the bountiful harvests.
  2. Nerthus was revered and worshipped as the mother of all living beings in Norse mythology.

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