Unicode: ᚇ
Pronunciation: dar [d̪ˠaɾʲ]
Alternative names: daur, duir, dur
Translation: oak
Phonetic value: “d” as in dog
Bríatharogaim Kennings
| kenning source | old irish | translation1 |
|---|---|---|
| Bríatharogam Morainn mac Moín | ardam dosae | “highest tree” |
| Bríatharogam Maic ind Óc | grés soír | “handicraft of a craftsman” |
| Bríatharogam Con Culainn | slechtam soíre | “most carved of craftsmanship” |
Selected Word Lists
from In Lebor Ogaim (a.k.a. the Ogam Tract)
| aspect | association |
|---|---|
| darthogam (color ogham) | black (dub) |
| enogram (bird ogham) | wren (droen) |
| dandogram (art ogham) | wizardry (druidheacht) |
Other Attributed Interpetations
black
boundaries
dagda
danu
determination
druid / druidry
endurance / stamina
knowledge
oak
strength
truth
wisdom
wren
The above various meanings have been suggested by several authors. I have de-emphasized arboreal symbolisms except where supported by scholarship. See discussion after the feda on this page on my reasons for this decision.
last updated: 14 sept 2023
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