Neid
/naɪd/noun
A term referring to a type of supernatural force or curse in Germanic mythology.
Did you know?In Germanic folklore, 'Neid' represents envy and wrath, believed to manifest as a spiritual force affecting one's fate.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*naidō
“A concept of need or want, often associated with covetousness or envy.”
Old English
OE
nēod
“A state of distress or need, often invoking dark forces.”
Old High German
OHG
neida
“To express envy or desire for something belonging to another.”
Middle High German
MHG
neit
“A term for envy or malice, connecting to magical beliefs.”
Modern German
German
Neid
“Envy, often seen as a negative, malevolent influence in society.”