Anglo-Saxon Timekeeping - Part 1
In structuring the day, the Anglo-Saxons, similar to their Norse brethren, divided the 24-hour day into eight tides
The Anglo-Saxon Eight Tides
Nyht (9pm to midnight) - Night
Midnyht (midnight to 3am) - Midnight
Úhta (3am to 6am) - The last part of the night, the time just before daybreak
Morgen (6am to 9am) - Morning
Undern (9am to noon) - The third hour of the day, nine in the morning
Middæġ (noon to 3pm) - Noon
Ġelotendæġ (3pm to 6pm) - The latter part of the day
Ǽfyn (6pm to 9pm) - Evening
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In structuring the day, the Anglo-Saxons, similar to their Norse brethren, divided the 24-hour day into eight tides
The Anglo-Saxon Eight Tides
Nyht (9pm to midnight) - Night
Midnyht (midnight to 3am) - Midnight
Úhta (3am to 6am) - The last part of the night, the time just before daybreak
Morgen (6am to 9am) - Morning
Undern (9am to noon) - The third hour of the day, nine in the morning
Middæġ (noon to 3pm) - Noon
Ġelotendæġ (3pm to 6pm) - The latter part of the day
Ǽfyn (6pm to 9pm) - Evening
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Anglo-Saxon Timekeeping - Part 2
The Anglo-Saxons measured time using Dæġmǽl (Day-Mark) devices, such as sundials, water clocks, or candles
In 893CE, Asser mentioned King Alfred inventing a candle clock consisting of six candles; each burning for four hours:
“By his plan those six candles burned for 24 hours, without fail, but sometimes they wouldn’t continue to burn a whole day & night, till the same hour that they were lighted the preceding evening, from the violence of the wind, which blew day & night through the church doors & windows …the king therefore considered by what means he might shut out the wind, & so by a useful and cunning invention, he ordered a lantern to be beautifully constructed of wood and white ox-horn, which, when skilfully planed till it is thin, is no less transparent than a vessel of glass. … By this then, six candles, lighted in succession, lasted four and 20 hours, neither more nor less, &, when these were extinguished, others were lighted”
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The Anglo-Saxons measured time using Dæġmǽl (Day-Mark) devices, such as sundials, water clocks, or candles
In 893CE, Asser mentioned King Alfred inventing a candle clock consisting of six candles; each burning for four hours:
“By his plan those six candles burned for 24 hours, without fail, but sometimes they wouldn’t continue to burn a whole day & night, till the same hour that they were lighted the preceding evening, from the violence of the wind, which blew day & night through the church doors & windows …the king therefore considered by what means he might shut out the wind, & so by a useful and cunning invention, he ordered a lantern to be beautifully constructed of wood and white ox-horn, which, when skilfully planed till it is thin, is no less transparent than a vessel of glass. … By this then, six candles, lighted in succession, lasted four and 20 hours, neither more nor less, &, when these were extinguished, others were lighted”
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Anglo-Saxon Timekeeping - Part 3
The Anglo-Saxons used Dæġmǽl, or Daymarks, to divide and measure time. 12th c. chronicler William of Malmesbury spoke about how King Alfred used these to provide structure and routine to his day:
“He [King Alfred] so divided the twenty-four hours of day & night as to employ eight of them in writing, in reading, & in prayer, eight in the refreshment of his body, and eight in the business of the realm. In his chapel a candle consisting of twenty-four divisions, & an attendant, whose province was to admonish the king of his duties by its consumption”
An interesting use of the candle dæġmǽl was how they were used as alarm clocks. nails or metal beads were embedded into the candle at one or more interval markings. As the the candle shortened, the melted wax released the nails or metal beads, which dropped onto a metal plate; thus, waking the person.
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The Anglo-Saxons used Dæġmǽl, or Daymarks, to divide and measure time. 12th c. chronicler William of Malmesbury spoke about how King Alfred used these to provide structure and routine to his day:
“He [King Alfred] so divided the twenty-four hours of day & night as to employ eight of them in writing, in reading, & in prayer, eight in the refreshment of his body, and eight in the business of the realm. In his chapel a candle consisting of twenty-four divisions, & an attendant, whose province was to admonish the king of his duties by its consumption”
An interesting use of the candle dæġmǽl was how they were used as alarm clocks. nails or metal beads were embedded into the candle at one or more interval markings. As the the candle shortened, the melted wax released the nails or metal beads, which dropped onto a metal plate; thus, waking the person.
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Vafþrúðnismál
1. Óðinn: “Give me your advice, Frigg. I really want to go visit Vafþrúðnir. I have a strong desire to challenge that very wise jötunn in ancient knowledge.”
2. Frigga: “My advice, Herföðr Óðinn, is that you stay at home among the gods. I don’t think there’s any jötunn as powerful as Vafþrúðnir.”
3. Óðinn: “I’ve traveled a lot, I’ve seen a lot, and I’ve gained a lot from the mighty gods. But I want to know what it’s like in Vafþrúðnir’s hall.”
4. Frigga: “Then may you travel safely and come back safely. Stay safe on your journey, and may your wits help you when you, father of men, speak with the jötunn.”
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1. Óðinn: “Give me your advice, Frigg. I really want to go visit Vafþrúðnir. I have a strong desire to challenge that very wise jötunn in ancient knowledge.”
2. Frigga: “My advice, Herföðr Óðinn, is that you stay at home among the gods. I don’t think there’s any jötunn as powerful as Vafþrúðnir.”
3. Óðinn: “I’ve traveled a lot, I’ve seen a lot, and I’ve gained a lot from the mighty gods. But I want to know what it’s like in Vafþrúðnir’s hall.”
4. Frigga: “Then may you travel safely and come back safely. Stay safe on your journey, and may your wits help you when you, father of men, speak with the jötunn.”
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This short on the Nebra sky disc explains briefly how it works as a lunar solar calendar
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Vafþrúðnir
5. Then leaving Frigg, Óðinn went to prove his knowledge of the all-wise Jötunn. He came to the hall, which Ímr’s father owned.
6. Óðinn: “Hail, Vafþrúðnir I’ve come to to see you; for I’d like to know if you are a cunning and all-wise Jötun.”
7. Vafþrúðnir: “Who are you? Either way, unless you’re wiser than me, you’re not going to leave this place.”
8. Óðinn: “My name is Gagnráðr. I’m thirsty and needing hospitality and a kind reception. I’ve traveled far.”
9. Vafþrúðnir: “if that’s so, why are speaking from the floor? Take a seat in the hall and it shall be proven,
which of us knows the most,
the guest or the ancient speaker.”
10. Gagnrádr: “A poor man who comes to a rich man should speak usefully or hold his tongue: I think that when visiting a stern man,no good comes from talking too much.”
11. Vafþrúðnir: “Tell me, Gagnráðr, since you want to prove your wisdom: what’s the name of the horse that draws forth each day over the earth?”
12. Gagnráðr: “That’s Skinfaxi, He draws bright Dagr over the earth;
among the Hreiðgotar he is the best of horses and his mane shines light.”
13. Vafþrúðnir: “Tell me, Gagnráðr, since you want to prove your wisdom:
what is the name of the horse who, from the east, draws Nátt over the beneficient Powers?”
14. Gagnráðr: “That’s Hrímfaxi, who draws each night over the beneficent Powers. The dew falls from his bit each morning.”
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5. Then leaving Frigg, Óðinn went to prove his knowledge of the all-wise Jötunn. He came to the hall, which Ímr’s father owned.
6. Óðinn: “Hail, Vafþrúðnir I’ve come to to see you; for I’d like to know if you are a cunning and all-wise Jötun.”
7. Vafþrúðnir: “Who are you? Either way, unless you’re wiser than me, you’re not going to leave this place.”
8. Óðinn: “My name is Gagnráðr. I’m thirsty and needing hospitality and a kind reception. I’ve traveled far.”
9. Vafþrúðnir: “if that’s so, why are speaking from the floor? Take a seat in the hall and it shall be proven,
which of us knows the most,
the guest or the ancient speaker.”
10. Gagnrádr: “A poor man who comes to a rich man should speak usefully or hold his tongue: I think that when visiting a stern man,no good comes from talking too much.”
11. Vafþrúðnir: “Tell me, Gagnráðr, since you want to prove your wisdom: what’s the name of the horse that draws forth each day over the earth?”
12. Gagnráðr: “That’s Skinfaxi, He draws bright Dagr over the earth;
among the Hreiðgotar he is the best of horses and his mane shines light.”
13. Vafþrúðnir: “Tell me, Gagnráðr, since you want to prove your wisdom:
what is the name of the horse who, from the east, draws Nátt over the beneficient Powers?”
14. Gagnráðr: “That’s Hrímfaxi, who draws each night over the beneficent Powers. The dew falls from his bit each morning.”
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Tune in on Telegram, Monday, March 9th, 6pm cst, for the 5th episode of The Frithstead Fireside! Continuing forward from previous episodes, after embracing our duty, understanding the psychology of motivation, and learning how to invest in our happiness, we’ll explore, “The Cost of Clarity” and how to navigate our world within the sphere of knowledge attainment, the acquisition of understanding, and the gift/burden of wisdom.
~ Folcweard
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Vafþrúðnir
15. Vafþrúðnir: “Tell me, Gagnráðr, since you would prove
your wisdom: what is the name of the stream
which earth divides between the Jötnar and Goðin?”
18. Gagnráðr: “It’s called Vígríðr, where Surtr and the Goðin shall
Fight; it’s a hundred leagues on every side.”
19. Vafþrúðnir: “You are wise! Come closer and let us talk: we will pledge our heads in this contest.
Whoever is wiser wins!”
20. Gagnráðr: “Tell me first, Vafþrúðnir! Where did the earth and skies come from?”
21. Vafþrúðnir: “The earth was created
from Ymir’s flesh,
the rocks from his bones,
the heavens from the head of the ice-cold Jötun.”
22. Gagnráðr: “Now tell me, if you know, where did Máni come from, the moon who passes over mankind? And likewise Sól?”
23. Vafþrúðnir: “He’s called Mundilfari-
Lóðurr, Máni’s and Sól’s father. Each day they journey around heaven,
to count years for men.”
24. Gagnráðr: “Tell me thirdly, if you know!
Where did came Dagr come from? He who passes over people; and Nátt with Nið?”
25. Vafþrúðnir: “He’s Dellingr, Dagr’s father,
but Nátt was born of Nörvi-Mímir; and the beneficient Powers
made Ný and Nið to count years for men.”
26. Gagnráðr: “Tell me fourthly, if you know, Vafþrúðnir! Where did Vetr come from? And warm Sumarr?”
27. Vafþrúðnir: “He’s Vindsvalr, Vetr’s father,
and Svásuðr Sumarr’s; they both journey yearly,
until the Powers perish.”
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15. Vafþrúðnir: “Tell me, Gagnráðr, since you would prove
your wisdom: what is the name of the stream
which earth divides between the Jötnar and Goðin?”
18. Gagnráðr: “It’s called Vígríðr, where Surtr and the Goðin shall
Fight; it’s a hundred leagues on every side.”
19. Vafþrúðnir: “You are wise! Come closer and let us talk: we will pledge our heads in this contest.
Whoever is wiser wins!”
20. Gagnráðr: “Tell me first, Vafþrúðnir! Where did the earth and skies come from?”
21. Vafþrúðnir: “The earth was created
from Ymir’s flesh,
the rocks from his bones,
the heavens from the head of the ice-cold Jötun.”
22. Gagnráðr: “Now tell me, if you know, where did Máni come from, the moon who passes over mankind? And likewise Sól?”
23. Vafþrúðnir: “He’s called Mundilfari-
Lóðurr, Máni’s and Sól’s father. Each day they journey around heaven,
to count years for men.”
24. Gagnráðr: “Tell me thirdly, if you know!
Where did came Dagr come from? He who passes over people; and Nátt with Nið?”
25. Vafþrúðnir: “He’s Dellingr, Dagr’s father,
but Nátt was born of Nörvi-Mímir; and the beneficient Powers
made Ný and Nið to count years for men.”
26. Gagnráðr: “Tell me fourthly, if you know, Vafþrúðnir! Where did Vetr come from? And warm Sumarr?”
27. Vafþrúðnir: “He’s Vindsvalr, Vetr’s father,
and Svásuðr Sumarr’s; they both journey yearly,
until the Powers perish.”
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