The Norrœna Society
15.02.202503:20
27.01.202504:12
The tenets are now available in posters and stickers.
Poster 18x24 | The Norroena Society https://the-norroena-society.myspreadshop.com/sedian+tenets
Poster 18x24 | The Norroena Society https://the-norroena-society.myspreadshop.com/sedian+tenets
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Germanic Faith
25.01.202503:45
"The Norse mythology, we say, then, shows what the religion of our ancestors was; and their religion is the main fact that we care to know about them. Knowing this well, we can easily account for the rest. Their religion is the soul of their history. Their religion tells us what they felt; their feelings produced their thoughts, and their thoughts were the parents of their acts. When we study their religion, we discover the unseen and spiritual fountain from which all their outward acts welled forth, and by which the character of these was determined."
The Religion of Our Forefathers By Rasmus B. Anderson
The Religion of Our Forefathers By Rasmus B. Anderson
07.01.202515:24
Spirituality vs. Tradition
One common theme we have seen with people wanting to make things up in their practice is the idea that their personal experience trumps ancestral faith. How it has “worked” for them means they are successful and therefore their way is the correct way.
What they are describing is the idea that their spirituality comes before the tradition. In actuality, it is the other way around. After all, if personal experience with the Gods came before ancestral teachings, and the former were to dictate the latter, is there anything at all that is not arbitrary and capricious? Would the religion not then be subject to the whims and fancies of whoever claimed some “personal experience?”
The tradition guides the spirituality, always. This means learning the ancestral ways, understanding the sources, and developing practice from it. It is our fundamental purpose in rebuilding this religion that it is actually a religion, and not just the desires of modern practitioners made into whatever they want. The argument that their faith is built on feelings is probably the worst theological argument ever made.
Religion must be built on truth, and our truth lie in the Primal Endowment, which was given to us through Heimdallr’s Æfinrùnar, the most ancient teachings to our earliest ancestors. It is our holy duty to restore that endowment, for it is the theological basis for everything we do.
Spirituality is your way of experiencing the tradition, it is using the lore and the rites to connect to the Gods and feel their presence in your life. The feeling comes in connecting to your ancestors and the orthopraxy left behind. It is our legacy, and in so doing we develop that divine relationship.
One common theme we have seen with people wanting to make things up in their practice is the idea that their personal experience trumps ancestral faith. How it has “worked” for them means they are successful and therefore their way is the correct way.
What they are describing is the idea that their spirituality comes before the tradition. In actuality, it is the other way around. After all, if personal experience with the Gods came before ancestral teachings, and the former were to dictate the latter, is there anything at all that is not arbitrary and capricious? Would the religion not then be subject to the whims and fancies of whoever claimed some “personal experience?”
The tradition guides the spirituality, always. This means learning the ancestral ways, understanding the sources, and developing practice from it. It is our fundamental purpose in rebuilding this religion that it is actually a religion, and not just the desires of modern practitioners made into whatever they want. The argument that their faith is built on feelings is probably the worst theological argument ever made.
Religion must be built on truth, and our truth lie in the Primal Endowment, which was given to us through Heimdallr’s Æfinrùnar, the most ancient teachings to our earliest ancestors. It is our holy duty to restore that endowment, for it is the theological basis for everything we do.
Spirituality is your way of experiencing the tradition, it is using the lore and the rites to connect to the Gods and feel their presence in your life. The feeling comes in connecting to your ancestors and the orthopraxy left behind. It is our legacy, and in so doing we develop that divine relationship.
मीडिया सामग्री तक पहुँच नहीं हो सकी
14.12.202416:44
In the introduction to Oliver Elton's translation of Saxo's Gesta Danorum, he has the follwing to say about the work of Viktor Rydberg:
11.02.202518:57
#Æfinlǫgr #Law #Germanic #norse
~OUTLAWRY~
The idea behind becoming outlawed was a serious undertaking, one that typically threatened the life of the one convicted, while at the same time underpinning a fatalist aspect of the society. The state was rarely seen to be active in execution (although this did occur), but rather the results of the judgment were left up to fate. Certainly, this typically led to the criminal being hunted down and killed by those they had offended, but if their resources and intelligence allowed them to escape such an end, this was the will of destiny. We could see the same concept in the custom of child exposure when unwanted children were left in forests to die. Tales developed of such children being raised by trolls, or animals, or kind humans, to make the ordeal less emotionally stressful.The idea was that fate could intervene on behalf of the child, just as it could for those who may be convicted of a crime.
In any case, outlawry is seen throughout the ancient law codes as a fundamental aspect of the legal system, and was seen as the foremost punishment. It separated one from family and clan, and was likely viewed as making one accursed, a plague that must be avoided at all costs. We find such concepts in the terminology of the sentence, as when one violates sacred steads they are called Vargr í véum, an “outlaw in the Vé,” with the term vargr being synonymous with that of a wolf. When wolves would attack farm animals or harm the locals, that wolf would have to be hunted down or trapped and slain. The same would be the case with an outlaw.
…..( it follows in the link below)
https://norroena.org/outlawry/
~OUTLAWRY~
The idea behind becoming outlawed was a serious undertaking, one that typically threatened the life of the one convicted, while at the same time underpinning a fatalist aspect of the society. The state was rarely seen to be active in execution (although this did occur), but rather the results of the judgment were left up to fate. Certainly, this typically led to the criminal being hunted down and killed by those they had offended, but if their resources and intelligence allowed them to escape such an end, this was the will of destiny. We could see the same concept in the custom of child exposure when unwanted children were left in forests to die. Tales developed of such children being raised by trolls, or animals, or kind humans, to make the ordeal less emotionally stressful.The idea was that fate could intervene on behalf of the child, just as it could for those who may be convicted of a crime.
In any case, outlawry is seen throughout the ancient law codes as a fundamental aspect of the legal system, and was seen as the foremost punishment. It separated one from family and clan, and was likely viewed as making one accursed, a plague that must be avoided at all costs. We find such concepts in the terminology of the sentence, as when one violates sacred steads they are called Vargr í véum, an “outlaw in the Vé,” with the term vargr being synonymous with that of a wolf. When wolves would attack farm animals or harm the locals, that wolf would have to be hunted down or trapped and slain. The same would be the case with an outlaw.
…..( it follows in the link below)
https://norroena.org/outlawry/
29.01.202523:05
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yJEwvnkTew
Æfinlǫgr: The Book of Sedian Law https://a.co/d/eHj42Y5
Æfinlǫgr: The Book of Sedian Law https://a.co/d/eHj42Y5
26.01.202518:44
से पुनः पोस्ट किया:Germanic Faith
21.01.202507:30
In her explanation of traditionalism as a characteristic of ritual Catherine Bell gives us a very insightful quote. One that highlights the importance of rituals maintaining a form of traditionalism in order to be seen as authentic and valid.
Traditionalism can be explained as the intentional and reverent adherence to practices that reflect the collective memory and values of a family or community. This continuity gives rituals authority and legitimacy, creating a connection between the present and their sacred origin.
"Most rituals appeal to tradition or custom in some way, and many are concerned to repeat historical precedents very closely. A ritual that evokes no connection with
any tradition is apt to be found anomalous, inauthentic, or unsatisfying by most people. Thus, traditionalism is an important dimension of what we tend to mean and identify as ritual, while activities that are not explicitly called “rituals” may seem ritual-like if they invoke forms of traditionalism."
RITUAL PERSPECTIVES AND DIMENSIONS by Catherine Bell
Traditionalism can be explained as the intentional and reverent adherence to practices that reflect the collective memory and values of a family or community. This continuity gives rituals authority and legitimacy, creating a connection between the present and their sacred origin.
"Most rituals appeal to tradition or custom in some way, and many are concerned to repeat historical precedents very closely. A ritual that evokes no connection with
any tradition is apt to be found anomalous, inauthentic, or unsatisfying by most people. Thus, traditionalism is an important dimension of what we tend to mean and identify as ritual, while activities that are not explicitly called “rituals” may seem ritual-like if they invoke forms of traditionalism."
RITUAL PERSPECTIVES AND DIMENSIONS by Catherine Bell
मीडिया सामग्री तक पहुँच नहीं हो सकी
16.12.202414:59
से पुनः पोस्ट किया:Germanic Faith
13.12.202416:20
🌲 The Beauty of Revival 🌲
This video is a breathtaking testament to the power of dedication, creativity, and reverence for our roots. Every detail, from the aesthetic choices to the passionate delivery of the folk song, reflects an energy that goes far beyond mere performance. It is a celebration of our ancestral spirit—a tribute to the traditions and beliefs that once guided our forebears in harmony with the natural world.
The effort poured into this piece—its costumes, setting, and music—shows a love for our shared heritage. The song itself carries a message of resilience and pride, standing as a beacon for those who feel the call of their folk faiths. It’s a beautiful reminder that our revival cannot be stopped.
To all who were involved in creating this, you have our deepest respect. Your work inspires others to embrace their cultural identities, to reconnect with their roots, and to honor the old ways in a world that often forgets them.
Let this serve as a rallying cry to European folk faith communities worldwide. Take up the mantel! Create art, music, and traditions that reflect the beauty and strength of our faiths. Every act of revival, no matter how small, brings us closer to the rebirth of our cultural and spiritual heritage.
Together, we are part of something greater—a movement that honors the past while building a future rooted in tradition.
Hail the gods, hail the ancestors, and hail the revival! 🌿⚔️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Igx4C6WbCrM
This video is a breathtaking testament to the power of dedication, creativity, and reverence for our roots. Every detail, from the aesthetic choices to the passionate delivery of the folk song, reflects an energy that goes far beyond mere performance. It is a celebration of our ancestral spirit—a tribute to the traditions and beliefs that once guided our forebears in harmony with the natural world.
The effort poured into this piece—its costumes, setting, and music—shows a love for our shared heritage. The song itself carries a message of resilience and pride, standing as a beacon for those who feel the call of their folk faiths. It’s a beautiful reminder that our revival cannot be stopped.
To all who were involved in creating this, you have our deepest respect. Your work inspires others to embrace their cultural identities, to reconnect with their roots, and to honor the old ways in a world that often forgets them.
Let this serve as a rallying cry to European folk faith communities worldwide. Take up the mantel! Create art, music, and traditions that reflect the beauty and strength of our faiths. Every act of revival, no matter how small, brings us closer to the rebirth of our cultural and spiritual heritage.
Together, we are part of something greater—a movement that honors the past while building a future rooted in tradition.
Hail the gods, hail the ancestors, and hail the revival! 🌿⚔️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Igx4C6WbCrM
09.02.202517:07
Dressing with Purpose for Blóts
In European folk traditions, attire reflects cultural identity and reverence. Germanic Heathenry should follow suit. Blóts are sacred rites, not casual gatherings—present yourself with pride and intention. Move beyond the backyard BBQ look and embrace meaningful symbols, traditional styles, and colors that honor our heritage.
In European folk traditions, attire reflects cultural identity and reverence. Germanic Heathenry should follow suit. Blóts are sacred rites, not casual gatherings—present yourself with pride and intention. Move beyond the backyard BBQ look and embrace meaningful symbols, traditional styles, and colors that honor our heritage.
27.01.202504:12
Sigurdarkvida Fafnisbana IV: "Of the words I have uttered I now repent; he is Gudrun's consort, and I am Gunnar's. The hateful norns have decreed long suffering for us."
Oddrunargratr 17: "He asked that I be adorned in red-gold, and be given to Grimhild's son in the south. He said no more excellent maiden could be reborn in the world, if fate did not will it otherwise."
Oddrunargratr 34: "You sit and listen, while I recount to you many and evil fates, my own and theirs. Each one lives as best he may."
Atlamal in Groenlenzku 46: "I sought by symbols to prevent your leaving home, no one may resist fate, and yet you must come here. She asked wisely: can they not be appeased? No one consented, all answered no."
Hamdismal 10: "Weep for your brothers, and your dear sons, your nearest kin, drawn to the strife: you shall also have to weep for us both, Gudrun, who sit here on our steeds, fated to die far away."
Hamdismal 31: "We have fought well, we stand on slaughtered Goths, and those fallen by the sword, like eagles on a branch. We have gained great glory, though we shall die now or tomorrow. No one lives til eve against the Norns' decree."
Gunnars Slag 1: "Of old it happened that Gunnar, Gjuki's son, was doomed to die, in Grabak's halls."
Gunnars Slag 11: "The Norns have appointed a lifetime for us, Gjuki's sons, at Odin's will; no one may provide against fate, nor, bereft of luck, trust in his valor."
- Mark Puryear
Oddrunargratr 17: "He asked that I be adorned in red-gold, and be given to Grimhild's son in the south. He said no more excellent maiden could be reborn in the world, if fate did not will it otherwise."
Oddrunargratr 34: "You sit and listen, while I recount to you many and evil fates, my own and theirs. Each one lives as best he may."
Atlamal in Groenlenzku 46: "I sought by symbols to prevent your leaving home, no one may resist fate, and yet you must come here. She asked wisely: can they not be appeased? No one consented, all answered no."
Hamdismal 10: "Weep for your brothers, and your dear sons, your nearest kin, drawn to the strife: you shall also have to weep for us both, Gudrun, who sit here on our steeds, fated to die far away."
Hamdismal 31: "We have fought well, we stand on slaughtered Goths, and those fallen by the sword, like eagles on a branch. We have gained great glory, though we shall die now or tomorrow. No one lives til eve against the Norns' decree."
Gunnars Slag 1: "Of old it happened that Gunnar, Gjuki's son, was doomed to die, in Grabak's halls."
Gunnars Slag 11: "The Norns have appointed a lifetime for us, Gjuki's sons, at Odin's will; no one may provide against fate, nor, bereft of luck, trust in his valor."
- Mark Puryear
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Pagan Revivalism
25.01.202516:59
The show many of you have been waiting for is here!
Who are the Gods of Germania?
The goal of this is very ambitious. Nowhere, to my knowledge, is there a single show which covers every single God & Goddess in Germanic faith.
On the 25th of July, in the 25th year of this millennium, when many are celebrating Misseri Yule, and all the planets being visible in the evening sky, this interview you won't want to miss.
Our main guest is author & researcher, William P. Reaves. Along side him are returning guests Mr. Davis & possibly Mr. Osgood and Mr. Puryear of the Norrœna Society, they will go over theories & thoughts on the Gods & Goddesses of the Poetic Edda, using the Rydberg Epic Method. The insights & arguments they'll share are the basis for their practice of Heathenry today.
After the interview, our guests will do a short Q&A from the audience. This interview will be recorded, so if you can't catch the whole thing, you'll have it.
Join us at: https://t.me/Pagan_Revivalism?livestream
Who are the Gods of Germania?
The goal of this is very ambitious. Nowhere, to my knowledge, is there a single show which covers every single God & Goddess in Germanic faith.
On the 25th of July, in the 25th year of this millennium, when many are celebrating Misseri Yule, and all the planets being visible in the evening sky, this interview you won't want to miss.
Our main guest is author & researcher, William P. Reaves. Along side him are returning guests Mr. Davis & possibly Mr. Osgood and Mr. Puryear of the Norrœna Society, they will go over theories & thoughts on the Gods & Goddesses of the Poetic Edda, using the Rydberg Epic Method. The insights & arguments they'll share are the basis for their practice of Heathenry today.
After the interview, our guests will do a short Q&A from the audience. This interview will be recorded, so if you can't catch the whole thing, you'll have it.
Join us at: https://t.me/Pagan_Revivalism?livestream
से पुनः पोस्ट किया:Pagan Revivalism
21.01.202501:07
Who are the Gods of Germania?
On January 25th at 12pm eastern standard time, I will be interviewing the accomplished scholar & author William P. Reaves on who are the Gods of Germania? Mr. Reaves will cover all the Gods and Goddesses, using the research & method of Viktor Rydberg. After the show, Mr. Reaves will take some questions from the audience in a Q&A
This is a show you won't want to miss, only here on Pagan Revivalism channel. And I want to give a great thank you to Mr. Reaves for sharing his insights towards the revival of Germanic Faith & Ways!
Gods love you
On January 25th at 12pm eastern standard time, I will be interviewing the accomplished scholar & author William P. Reaves on who are the Gods of Germania? Mr. Reaves will cover all the Gods and Goddesses, using the research & method of Viktor Rydberg. After the show, Mr. Reaves will take some questions from the audience in a Q&A
This is a show you won't want to miss, only here on Pagan Revivalism channel. And I want to give a great thank you to Mr. Reaves for sharing his insights towards the revival of Germanic Faith & Ways!
Gods love you
16.12.202401:35
In the first episode of The Northern Hearth, Mike and McKenna discuss life in Alaska, homesteading, and subsistence from the land in a Heathen context and worldview.
07.12.202403:16
Exploring the Differences Between Cultural and Religious Heathens: A Call for Reflection
https://norroena.org/heathen-communit…n-and-traditions/
Artwork - Frank Dicksee, A Viking Funeral
https://norroena.org/heathen-communit…n-and-traditions/
Artwork - Frank Dicksee, A Viking Funeral
05.02.202500:58
One correction I would make is that I misspoke and called the blót clothing a skikkja which is a cloak. The blót clothing is called Blótklæði.
27.01.202504:12
Fatalism is the most prevalent philosophical ideal with Heathenism. Don't believe me? Here are some quotes:
Voluspa 20: "Thence come maidens, much knowing, three from the sea, which stands under the tree; Urd the one is named, Verdandi second, on the wood they scored, Skuld the third. Laws they established, life allotted to the sons of men, and pronounced urlag."
orlög, n. pl. fate, doom, fortunes.
Grimnismal 29-30: "Kormt and Ormt and the two Kerlaugar: these Thor must wade each day, when he goes forth to pronounce dooms (domari) beneath the ash-tree Yggdrasil; for the ash is on fire, the holy waters boil. Glad and Gyllir, Gler and Skeidbrimir, Silfrintop and Sinir, Gisl and Falhofnir, Gulltop and Lettfeti; on these steeds the Aesir ride each day when they go to pronounce dooms at Yggdrasil's Ash."
Skirnismal 13: "There are better choices than whining for him who is prepared to die: for one day my age was decreed, and my whole life determined."
Lokasenna 29: "You are raving, Loki! In recalling your foul misdeeds. The fate of all does Frigg know well, although she says it not."
Lokasenna 21: "You are raving, Loki! And have lost your wits, in calling Gefjon's wrath on you, for, I believe, she knows the fate of men even as well as I."
Alvismal 10 and so on as a refrain: "Tell me Alvis, for I presume you, Dwarf, know the fates of all men-"
Baldr's Dreams 2-3: "His (Baldur's) sleep was most afflicting to that God, his good dreams seemed to be gone. They asked the Jotuns, wise seers of the future, whether this might forebode calamity. The responses said that Ullr's kinsman, dearest of all, was destined to die..."
Fjolsvinnsmal 23: "From it fruit, which shall be borne on fire to expecting women, shall that come out which was held within, so it is with the Manna Mjotudr (Fates of Men)."
Fjolsvinnsmal 48: "I am called Svipdag, Solbjart is my father, thence the winds drove me on the cold ways. No one may deny Urd's decree, however lightly spoken."
Helgakvida Hundingsbana I v. 2-3: "It was night, Norns came, they who did shape the fate of the nobleman, they proclaimed him best among the Budlungs, and most famed among princes. With might they twisted the urlag-threads, that he will settle burghs in Bralund; they arranged the golden thread and fastened it directly beneath the moon's hall."
Helgakvida Hundingsbana I v. 4: "In the east and west they hid the ends, there between the chief should rule; Neri's kinswoman (the Norn) sent one thread northward and bade it hold forever."
Helg. Hund. II 27: "Console yourself, Sigrun! You have been a Hildr to us. Kings cannot conquer fate."
Gripisspa 25: "I shall now openly speak to Sigurd, since the chieftain compels me to do so: you will surely find that I do not lie. A certain day is decreed for your death."
Gripisspa 52: "Now we part, so farewell! No one wins over fate. Now you have done as I asked of you, Gripir, you would have gladly foretold me of a happier end of my life's days, had you been able."
Gripisspa 53: "You shall find comfort in this leader of hosts! This fortune is alloted to the hero's life: no man shall be considered on earth or under the sun's abode, more renowned than you."
Reginsmal 2: "I am called Andvari, my father is Oinn, I have fared in many floods; in ancient times I was doomed by Norns to wade in the water."
Reginsmal 14. "I will nurture the bold-hearted prince, now Yngvi's kinsman has come to us; he will be the most powerful king under the sun, his urlag-thread is spun to spread over all lands."
Fafnismal 11: "The fate of the Norns you will find before the headland, you weak-minded fool, you shall drown in the water if you row against the wind, all danger is near to death."
Fafnismal 44: "There may you see the helmed maiden, who rode forth from the fight on Vingskornir (a horse); the victory-bringer shall not break her sleep, you Skjoldungr, so the Norns have set."
Sigurd and Brynhild Fragment II 19: "And you are destined to be my wife with my father's consent. I have ridden through the vafrflames at your requisition."
Voluspa 20: "Thence come maidens, much knowing, three from the sea, which stands under the tree; Urd the one is named, Verdandi second, on the wood they scored, Skuld the third. Laws they established, life allotted to the sons of men, and pronounced urlag."
orlög, n. pl. fate, doom, fortunes.
Grimnismal 29-30: "Kormt and Ormt and the two Kerlaugar: these Thor must wade each day, when he goes forth to pronounce dooms (domari) beneath the ash-tree Yggdrasil; for the ash is on fire, the holy waters boil. Glad and Gyllir, Gler and Skeidbrimir, Silfrintop and Sinir, Gisl and Falhofnir, Gulltop and Lettfeti; on these steeds the Aesir ride each day when they go to pronounce dooms at Yggdrasil's Ash."
Skirnismal 13: "There are better choices than whining for him who is prepared to die: for one day my age was decreed, and my whole life determined."
Lokasenna 29: "You are raving, Loki! In recalling your foul misdeeds. The fate of all does Frigg know well, although she says it not."
Lokasenna 21: "You are raving, Loki! And have lost your wits, in calling Gefjon's wrath on you, for, I believe, she knows the fate of men even as well as I."
Alvismal 10 and so on as a refrain: "Tell me Alvis, for I presume you, Dwarf, know the fates of all men-"
Baldr's Dreams 2-3: "His (Baldur's) sleep was most afflicting to that God, his good dreams seemed to be gone. They asked the Jotuns, wise seers of the future, whether this might forebode calamity. The responses said that Ullr's kinsman, dearest of all, was destined to die..."
Fjolsvinnsmal 23: "From it fruit, which shall be borne on fire to expecting women, shall that come out which was held within, so it is with the Manna Mjotudr (Fates of Men)."
Fjolsvinnsmal 48: "I am called Svipdag, Solbjart is my father, thence the winds drove me on the cold ways. No one may deny Urd's decree, however lightly spoken."
Helgakvida Hundingsbana I v. 2-3: "It was night, Norns came, they who did shape the fate of the nobleman, they proclaimed him best among the Budlungs, and most famed among princes. With might they twisted the urlag-threads, that he will settle burghs in Bralund; they arranged the golden thread and fastened it directly beneath the moon's hall."
Helgakvida Hundingsbana I v. 4: "In the east and west they hid the ends, there between the chief should rule; Neri's kinswoman (the Norn) sent one thread northward and bade it hold forever."
Helg. Hund. II 27: "Console yourself, Sigrun! You have been a Hildr to us. Kings cannot conquer fate."
Gripisspa 25: "I shall now openly speak to Sigurd, since the chieftain compels me to do so: you will surely find that I do not lie. A certain day is decreed for your death."
Gripisspa 52: "Now we part, so farewell! No one wins over fate. Now you have done as I asked of you, Gripir, you would have gladly foretold me of a happier end of my life's days, had you been able."
Gripisspa 53: "You shall find comfort in this leader of hosts! This fortune is alloted to the hero's life: no man shall be considered on earth or under the sun's abode, more renowned than you."
Reginsmal 2: "I am called Andvari, my father is Oinn, I have fared in many floods; in ancient times I was doomed by Norns to wade in the water."
Reginsmal 14. "I will nurture the bold-hearted prince, now Yngvi's kinsman has come to us; he will be the most powerful king under the sun, his urlag-thread is spun to spread over all lands."
Fafnismal 11: "The fate of the Norns you will find before the headland, you weak-minded fool, you shall drown in the water if you row against the wind, all danger is near to death."
Fafnismal 44: "There may you see the helmed maiden, who rode forth from the fight on Vingskornir (a horse); the victory-bringer shall not break her sleep, you Skjoldungr, so the Norns have set."
Sigurd and Brynhild Fragment II 19: "And you are destined to be my wife with my father's consent. I have ridden through the vafrflames at your requisition."
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Survive the Jive: All-feed
25.01.202515:36
Shakespeare borrowed from Norse mythology.
Merchant of Venice – wherein a Jewish usurer named Shylock wants the payment owned of a pound of flesh, closest to heart, from Antonio. Portia tells Shylock that he may have the flesh but not a single drop of blood could be shed. This effectively saves Antonio and Shylock’s plans are thwarted.
In Norse mythology, there were two dwarf families who were accomplished craftsmen of fine metals, Ivaldi and Sindri. They conpeted to make wonders for the gods at Loki’s request. Loki wagered his own head against the work of the Sindri dwarves.
Upon completion, each of the gifts received praises of the Gods. But those of Sindri clan were considered best. The dwarf Brok demanded his prize, Loki’s head, which he had wagered.
“Thy head is mine,” exclaimed Brok, who prepared to cut it off.
“Thine indeed is the head, answered Loki, “but not the neck.”
Brok appealed to the Gods, but they gave judgment that favored Loki. They told Brok that he might take the head, but the neck he must not injure.
Merchant of Venice – wherein a Jewish usurer named Shylock wants the payment owned of a pound of flesh, closest to heart, from Antonio. Portia tells Shylock that he may have the flesh but not a single drop of blood could be shed. This effectively saves Antonio and Shylock’s plans are thwarted.
In Norse mythology, there were two dwarf families who were accomplished craftsmen of fine metals, Ivaldi and Sindri. They conpeted to make wonders for the gods at Loki’s request. Loki wagered his own head against the work of the Sindri dwarves.
Upon completion, each of the gifts received praises of the Gods. But those of Sindri clan were considered best. The dwarf Brok demanded his prize, Loki’s head, which he had wagered.
“Thy head is mine,” exclaimed Brok, who prepared to cut it off.
“Thine indeed is the head, answered Loki, “but not the neck.”
Brok appealed to the Gods, but they gave judgment that favored Loki. They told Brok that he might take the head, but the neck he must not injure.
से पुनः पोस्ट किया:Survive the Jive: All-feed
12.01.202516:13
An Eldskál "fire bowl" burns before an image of a god
15.12.202415:22
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ODIN'S WIFE:
The First Definitive Study of Odin's Wife, Frigg.
For more than a millennium, the people of Northern Europe venerated an Earth goddess, which evidence attests is the oldest known Germanic deity. Called by a number of names, when the accounts are compared, common traits emerge. During Yule, she rides among her people in a wagon inspecting homes, rewarding the industrious and punishing the lazy. With her husband, she leads the fearsome Wild Hunt, riding through the winter skies, cleansing the air of evil. Most often identified as Odin's wife, the ancients called her "Mother Earth", "Queen of Heaven", and the "Mother of the Gods", roles firmly rooted in her Indo-European pedigree. Only now can the full scope of her reign be revealed.
Presenting an in-depth study of Mother Earth in Germanic mythology and folklore from prehistoric times to the present day, with an emphasis on the primary sources of our mythic knowledge.
Odin's Wife: Mother Earth in Germanic Mythology by William P. Reaves (2018). https://www.amazon.com/Odins-Wife-Mother-Germanic-Mythology/dp/0578430843/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B86AAWFPFX6Y&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kwlvIcZP8xqXyVmXOuLrQ1ovQouKvH_WgWI-GOhLXhp-3IPZxQQV2rsDttYAWvwuO6uYXTqYnRWFrd9b0ANBB__DiMCl9IInttBohNWczjo_FPYZTuNyb0LWEF0yXiJyPLMwWHUOtSayjiayqQ9099sRQzBMslRPIWlyruqLybSxJOjeCtOXANLKCPujr4DStI34kB9hTzuj7blYZrNrzrPLrZ7VJzB-S1O45HxbrjI.GskjAk4tnishpyFOgeATHV_XxjT-5TDk_pNqKnvo7e8&dib_tag=se&keywords=odin%27s+wife&qid=1732763985&sprefix=odin%27s+wife%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1
The First Definitive Study of Odin's Wife, Frigg.
For more than a millennium, the people of Northern Europe venerated an Earth goddess, which evidence attests is the oldest known Germanic deity. Called by a number of names, when the accounts are compared, common traits emerge. During Yule, she rides among her people in a wagon inspecting homes, rewarding the industrious and punishing the lazy. With her husband, she leads the fearsome Wild Hunt, riding through the winter skies, cleansing the air of evil. Most often identified as Odin's wife, the ancients called her "Mother Earth", "Queen of Heaven", and the "Mother of the Gods", roles firmly rooted in her Indo-European pedigree. Only now can the full scope of her reign be revealed.
Presenting an in-depth study of Mother Earth in Germanic mythology and folklore from prehistoric times to the present day, with an emphasis on the primary sources of our mythic knowledge.
Odin's Wife: Mother Earth in Germanic Mythology by William P. Reaves (2018). https://www.amazon.com/Odins-Wife-Mother-Germanic-Mythology/dp/0578430843/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B86AAWFPFX6Y&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kwlvIcZP8xqXyVmXOuLrQ1ovQouKvH_WgWI-GOhLXhp-3IPZxQQV2rsDttYAWvwuO6uYXTqYnRWFrd9b0ANBB__DiMCl9IInttBohNWczjo_FPYZTuNyb0LWEF0yXiJyPLMwWHUOtSayjiayqQ9099sRQzBMslRPIWlyruqLybSxJOjeCtOXANLKCPujr4DStI34kB9hTzuj7blYZrNrzrPLrZ7VJzB-S1O45HxbrjI.GskjAk4tnishpyFOgeATHV_XxjT-5TDk_pNqKnvo7e8&dib_tag=se&keywords=odin%27s+wife&qid=1732763985&sprefix=odin%27s+wife%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1
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