[HPforGrownups] Oh Darn! I mistranslated ehwaz!

[Steven Spencer]

No: HPFGUIDX 110132

Jem wrote:

> OOTP (UK hardcover page 631) OWLS chapter
>
> After leaving her O.W.L.S. test, Hermione is kicking herself for mixing
> up 2 runes:.
> Eihwaz--defense against danger
> Ehwaz--rune of trust
>
> Entropy is correct--Eihwaz is lightning boltish.

Furthermore, Eihwaz (also known as Yr), represents the Yew tree 
(Voldemort's wand was made of Yew) and beyond *that*, the Yew tree was 
regarded as a symbol of resurrection, and was often planted in 
graveyards. I had a "forehead-slapping" moment earlier and, like 
Hermione, rushed to my library to look for books on runes.

However, Eihwaz doesn't look quite as much like a lightning bolt as 
Sowelu (or Sigel), which represents the Sun, and Light's defeat over 
Darkness. That's also a strong protection symbol.

Great connections here!!!

Terpnurse