ORIGIN: Northern European - Saxon
TYPE: Tutelary god
INFORMATION: He is mentioned beside Woden and Thunor as one of the deities to be remounced at Christian baptism. As Saxneat he was allegedly the founder of Saxon royal dynasty in Essex. The name may derive from the word sahsginot meaning "companion of the sword". He may also equate with the German god Tyr.
COLOR: Golden
ATTRIBUTES: Club, prayer wheel and two lotuses.