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+ | '''Ehwaz''' is a [[magic]]al [[rune]] meaning "partnership" that comes up in the [[Study of Ancient Runes]] [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]]. |
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| + | During the [[1995–1996 school year]], [[Hermione Granger]] confused ehwaz with "[[eihwaz]]", another rune which meant "defence".<ref>{{OOTP|B|31}}</ref> Regardless, she still achieved an [[Outstanding]].<ref>{{HBP|B|5}}</ref> |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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| − | *In reality, ehwaz is the proto-Germanic word for horse, while eihwaz is yew-tree. |
+ | *In reality, ehwaz is the proto-Germanic word for [[horse]], while eihwaz is [[yew]]-tree. |
*In the Futhark alphabet, Ehwaz is a rune appearing as an M, representing process, advancement and movement. |
*In the Futhark alphabet, Ehwaz is a rune appearing as an M, representing process, advancement and movement. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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Latest revision as of 11:55, 13 April 2024
Ehwaz is a magical rune meaning "partnership" that comes up in the Study of Ancient Runes O.W.L..
History
During the 1995–1996 school year, Hermione Granger confused ehwaz with "eihwaz", another rune which meant "defence".[1] Regardless, she still achieved an Outstanding.[2]
Behind the scenes
- In reality, ehwaz is the proto-Germanic word for horse, while eihwaz is yew-tree.
- In the Futhark alphabet, Ehwaz is a rune appearing as an M, representing process, advancement and movement.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (First mentioned)
Notes and references
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 31 (O.W.L.s)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 5 (An Excess of Phlegm)
| Study of Ancient Runes | |||||
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| Professors: Bathsheda Babbling · Clodagh Dromgoole · Elspeth MacGillony | |||||
| Textbooks: Advanced Rune Translation · Ancient Runes Made Easy · Magical Hieroglyphs and Logograms · Rune Dictionary · Spellman's Syllabary | |||||
| Known runes: Acromantula · Demiguise · Ehwaz · Eihwaz · Fwooper · Graphorn · Hydra · Quintaped · Runespoor · Salamander · Unicorn · Unknown · Mark of Merlin | |||||