Talk:Auðr (mythology)

Requested move 21 August 2022

The following is a closed discussion of a requested move. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section on the talk page. Editors desiring to contest the closing decision should consider a move review after discussing it on the closer's talk page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

The result of the move request was: moved. This was moved due to the agreement in the discussion and the low controversy of the change. As I both proposed and moved, or if you think there is a better name, I encourage you to start another discussion, putting forward ideas.--Ingwina (talk) 05:49, 23 August 2022 (UTC)

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Auðr (mythological character) → Auðr (mythological figure) – "Figure" is to me more fitting, given the being's role in traditional material rather than fiction which is suggested by character. Mythology and folklore are not best described as fiction, regardless of one's views on their truth. This is consistent with other similar pages. Ingwina (talk) 19:53, 21 August 2022 (UTC)

Note: WikiProject Norse history and culture has been notified of this discussion. – robertsky (talk) 00:50, 22 August 2022 (UTC)

Could you give examples of a few other pages that use (mythological figure)? Fredlesaltique (talk) 12:39, 22 August 2022 (UTC)

Hi Fredlesaltique, I haven't seen any that use "(mythological figure)" but a good number are described as figures (especially where their grouping isn't too clear e.g. god, human etc) such as Aurvandil, The Morrígan, Nörvi on the Nótt page and on Hjúki and Bil. My main argument though rests on "character" applying to works of fiction whereas figure can be used both in traditional material and fiction without issue. Ingwina (talk) 19:38, 22 August 2022 (UTC)

I agree that "character" is odd and figure might be better. What about just "Authr (mythology)"? That's what other pages seem to use, and it would be more concise: Andromeda (mythology), Hebe (mythology), Jupiter (mythology) Fredlesaltique (talk) 20:47, 22 August 2022 (UTC)

I think Auðr (mythology) is the most straightforward move here. We also don't need to request this move—someone can just bodly move it and see if anyone takes issue. Note that the Icelandic form can be anglicized a few ways, such as Audr or Authr. Auðr would be the most neutral and least confusing. :bloodofox: (talk) 22:11, 22 August 2022 (UTC)

@Ingwina: is Auðr (mythology) good with you too? Fredlesaltique (talk) 00:18, 23 August 2022 (UTC)

Good thinking folks. I'll move it to Auðr (mythology). Thanks for the input and ideas. Ingwina (talk) 05:42, 23 August 2022 (UTC)