Wotan is the Germanic name for the god more commonly known as Odin in Norse mythology. Wotan (also spelled Wōdan, Wuotan, or Wōden) is the chief deity in ancient Germanic paganism and occupies a central role in mythology, esotericism, and later ideological reinterpretations.
Symbols & Companions:
Spear (Gungnir) – symbol of authority and power
Two ravens (Huginn & Muninn) – Thought & Memory
Two wolves (Geri & Freki)
Eight-legged horse (Sleipnir)
Runes – Wotan sacrificed himself on Yggdrasil to gain knowledge of the runes
Associations:
Day: Wednesday (Wōdnesdæg → Wednesday)
Element: Wind, storm, inspiration
Tree: Yggdrasil (World Tree)
Color: Often associated with black, gray, and stormy blue