Folk Heroes: Veleda

Womanica - A podcast by iHeartPodcasts and Wonder Media Network

Veleda (c. 100 CE) was a seeress venerated by Germanic tribes for her prophecies and diplomatic gifts. She was considered a divinity on earth. Veleda predicted the success of the rebellion that would halt the powerful Roman Empire’s expansion into Germanic territory and change the course of Europe’s history.

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