Return - Part 2
A simpler time calls to us. To a time of tradition. Where our kinfolk, united in a shared moral foundation, strengthen each other as we live our lives together; each doing his or her own part for the betterment of the whole. Unrestrained progress destroys like a poison and sickens life. In its basic and primitive form, a natural life is a happy and healthy life. May we return to innocence and find joy in the moment, relishing the blessings that we have.
“A Year in a Medieval English Village”
https://youtu.be/myRNKk0-63A
https://www.amazon.com/author/folcweard
A simpler time calls to us. To a time of tradition. Where our kinfolk, united in a shared moral foundation, strengthen each other as we live our lives together; each doing his or her own part for the betterment of the whole. Unrestrained progress destroys like a poison and sickens life. In its basic and primitive form, a natural life is a happy and healthy life. May we return to innocence and find joy in the moment, relishing the blessings that we have.
“A Year in a Medieval English Village”
https://youtu.be/myRNKk0-63A
https://www.amazon.com/author/folcweard
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A Folcsida Symbol of Life & Death
The Anglo-Saxons associated Éar with death, as seen on the Rune Poem: “Éar is horrible to every knight, when the corpse quickly begins to cool & is laid in the bosom of the dark earth”. Éar (cf. ON Aurr) is also the waters of Wyrd’s Spring, where upon death, we go to the Helþing. The word Soul, traces back to PGmc & PIE times & carries, in part, a meaning of Sea & the ancient belief of sacred lakes being inhabited by the dead and the unborn. These are the waters of life, nourishing the roots of Eormensýl and giving life anew. The cycle of birth, life, death, & rebirth is all encompassed in Éar - both life and death. Before we’re born, from the waters of creation, our fate is drawn. Éar gives us life, & upon death, to Éar we return.
https://news.1rj.ru/str/TheFrithstead/570 Parts 5-9
https://news.1rj.ru/str/TheFrithstead/357
Ġeofon
https://news.1rj.ru/str/TheFrithstead/508
The Soul Chart
https://linktr.ee/TheFrithstead
The Anglo-Saxons associated Éar with death, as seen on the Rune Poem: “Éar is horrible to every knight, when the corpse quickly begins to cool & is laid in the bosom of the dark earth”. Éar (cf. ON Aurr) is also the waters of Wyrd’s Spring, where upon death, we go to the Helþing. The word Soul, traces back to PGmc & PIE times & carries, in part, a meaning of Sea & the ancient belief of sacred lakes being inhabited by the dead and the unborn. These are the waters of life, nourishing the roots of Eormensýl and giving life anew. The cycle of birth, life, death, & rebirth is all encompassed in Éar - both life and death. Before we’re born, from the waters of creation, our fate is drawn. Éar gives us life, & upon death, to Éar we return.
https://news.1rj.ru/str/TheFrithstead/570 Parts 5-9
https://news.1rj.ru/str/TheFrithstead/357
Ġeofon
https://news.1rj.ru/str/TheFrithstead/508
The Soul Chart
https://linktr.ee/TheFrithstead
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Forwarded from BC Neanderthal Mindset
I would recommend to anyone looking to the Norsemen for ethnic faith spirituality, to look to your own heritage and your own people’s gods and heroes.
You will resonate with them more closely due to the blood memory running through your veins.
Their stories are your stories because of your heritage and you are their child by blood.
You will resonate with them more closely due to the blood memory running through your veins.
Their stories are your stories because of your heritage and you are their child by blood.
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Forwarded from Eichengeflüster
I cannot emphasize the above points enough.
I was always interested in ancient European history and mythologies.
The Iliad, Odyssey and everything about the Celts, the Romans, Hannibal, Alexander the Great, all these were parts of my life since childhood.
But one thing always had a special place in my heart.
I remember when I was around 9 years old I was Tyr, hunting the Fenris Wolf through the snow covered woods surrounding our village.
I was writing my name and other words in Runes, having found a list of them in an old book I found in a shelf at home.
I was Arminius, Siegfried.
In my late teens, early 20s, I found out about the Eddas and other writings.
This was before the Internet was common, mind you, in the 80s and early 90s.
I remember in my early teens my cousin told me about a book he found, about a battle at Hastings, when the Normans invaded England and the Anglo-Saxons fought and got defeated. We totally rooted for the Anglo-Saxons.
One had to find a book, and before you could look for a book, you had to know it exists. There was no online search engine.
I had to go out of my way to find books or articles covering topics related to the Germanic tribes and mythology, except for the few books we had at home.
It was part due to the influence of my paternal Grandparents, born in 1914 and 1919, but also something deeper that drew me towards these stories beyond the interest and fascination of these other great European heroes and mythologies.
These tales gave me goosebumps in a positive way.
At school this part of our German history was all but omitted. We learned about the Stone Age, ancient Greeks, the Celts / Gauls, Rome. From Rome it went directly to Charlemagne, with a brief mention of the Goths in Italy, and of course Attila.
We learned about the classical Greek gods, the Roman gods. But no word of Donar, Wotan, Fria.
Today I know it was my blood calling that drew me towards my ancestral heritage more than any other.
It was Carolyn Emerick that first made me aware of this fact, that there is indeed a blood memory in each of us and your ancestors are actually talking to you through it.
I was always interested in ancient European history and mythologies.
The Iliad, Odyssey and everything about the Celts, the Romans, Hannibal, Alexander the Great, all these were parts of my life since childhood.
But one thing always had a special place in my heart.
I remember when I was around 9 years old I was Tyr, hunting the Fenris Wolf through the snow covered woods surrounding our village.
I was writing my name and other words in Runes, having found a list of them in an old book I found in a shelf at home.
I was Arminius, Siegfried.
In my late teens, early 20s, I found out about the Eddas and other writings.
This was before the Internet was common, mind you, in the 80s and early 90s.
I remember in my early teens my cousin told me about a book he found, about a battle at Hastings, when the Normans invaded England and the Anglo-Saxons fought and got defeated. We totally rooted for the Anglo-Saxons.
One had to find a book, and before you could look for a book, you had to know it exists. There was no online search engine.
I had to go out of my way to find books or articles covering topics related to the Germanic tribes and mythology, except for the few books we had at home.
It was part due to the influence of my paternal Grandparents, born in 1914 and 1919, but also something deeper that drew me towards these stories beyond the interest and fascination of these other great European heroes and mythologies.
These tales gave me goosebumps in a positive way.
At school this part of our German history was all but omitted. We learned about the Stone Age, ancient Greeks, the Celts / Gauls, Rome. From Rome it went directly to Charlemagne, with a brief mention of the Goths in Italy, and of course Attila.
We learned about the classical Greek gods, the Roman gods. But no word of Donar, Wotan, Fria.
Today I know it was my blood calling that drew me towards my ancestral heritage more than any other.
It was Carolyn Emerick that first made me aware of this fact, that there is indeed a blood memory in each of us and your ancestors are actually talking to you through it.
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Forwarded from BC Neanderthal Mindset
The world may tell you that strength is not necessary to become a man, but I tell you that is a lie.
Sources? Look to wildlife.
The alpha does not worry about the fledgling who yelps in jealousy of position, for the alpha welcomes the challenge and thrives when opposed.
Masculine men hold other men in high regard who are efficient at protecting the tribe, because more capable men means opportunity for the clan to thrive and grow.
Without strength, masculinity becomes hollow and empty, much like the soul it is supposed to inhabit.
It ceases to be.
Sources? Look to wildlife.
The alpha does not worry about the fledgling who yelps in jealousy of position, for the alpha welcomes the challenge and thrives when opposed.
Masculine men hold other men in high regard who are efficient at protecting the tribe, because more capable men means opportunity for the clan to thrive and grow.
Without strength, masculinity becomes hollow and empty, much like the soul it is supposed to inhabit.
It ceases to be.
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Forwarded from Irminfolk Odinist Community (Michael S)
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Once a year, Heathens from all over the country gather in the green mountain valleys of Pennsylvania. we unite in faith, in merriment, and friendship. The Folkish Summer Hallowing is more than just a campout getaway. Its a spiritual sanctuary of healing and devotion away from the noise and stress of modern life.
Join us in our biggest and proudest event this year to create good memories and commune with the holy Goðin.
Tons of activities for kids, workshops, vendors, competitions and more meade than you can drink. Come share a horn with us at the Folkish Summer Hallowing.
Folkishsummerhallowing.com is updated and live. Please help us promote this event.
Now in its 12th year, Folkish Summer Hallowing is a 3 day annual retreat put on by the Irminfolk Odinist Community.
Once a year, Heathens from all over the country gather in the green mountain valleys of Pennsylvania. we unite in faith, in merriment, and friendship. The Folkish Summer Hallowing is more than just a campout getaway. Its a spiritual sanctuary of healing and devotion away from the noise and stress of modern life.
Join us in our biggest and proudest event this year to create good memories and commune with the holy Goðin.
Tons of activities for kids, workshops, vendors, competitions and more meade than you can drink. Come share a horn with us at the Folkish Summer Hallowing.
Yes in Old English
When used in a sentence (adverbially):
“Yes, you know me”
Ġy • /jɪ/ • [yih]
Géa • /jæ͜ɑː/ • [yeah-ah]
***
When used alone, as an answer.
Ġyse • /jɪ.ze/ • [yih-zeh)
***
From earlier *jǽsī (“so be it”), from *jǣ (“yes, so”) + *sīe (“be [it]”), equivalent to ġéa + síe.
More Old English information:
https://news.1rj.ru/str/TheFrithstead/635
When used in a sentence (adverbially):
“Yes, you know me”
Ġy • /jɪ/ • [yih]
Géa • /jæ͜ɑː/ • [yeah-ah]
***
When used alone, as an answer.
Ġyse • /jɪ.ze/ • [yih-zeh)
***
From earlier *jǽsī (“so be it”), from *jǣ (“yes, so”) + *sīe (“be [it]”), equivalent to ġéa + síe.
More Old English information:
https://news.1rj.ru/str/TheFrithstead/635
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No in Old English
Nese • /ˈne.se/ • [neh-zeh]
From ne, not + síe, to be
***
Nó • /nəʊː/ • [no]
A contraction meaning no, not, or nor, derived from:
ne, not, nor, neither and á, ever
More Old English Information:
https://news.1rj.ru/str/TheFrithstead/635
Nese • /ˈne.se/ • [neh-zeh]
From ne, not + síe, to be
***
Nó • /nəʊː/ • [no]
A contraction meaning no, not, or nor, derived from:
ne, not, nor, neither and á, ever
More Old English Information:
https://news.1rj.ru/str/TheFrithstead/635
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The Nine Nithes or Nigon Níþas
Murder - Völuspá 40, Sölarljód 64, Vafthrúdnismál 43, Germania by Tacitus.
Perjury - Völuspá 40, Völundárkvida 6-8, Skáldskaparmál 4, Vafthrúdnismál 43, Sigrifumál 23, Germania by Tacitus
Adultery - Völuspá 39, Vafthrúdnismál 43, Havamal 115, 131, Germania by Tacitus
Sacrilege - Vafthrúdnismál 43, Lokasenna 63, Skírnismál 35, Sölarljód 65, Historia Danica Book 8
Greed - Vafthrúdnismál 43, Sölarljód 63-64, Historia Danica Book 8
Thievery - Vafthrúdnismál 43, Skáldskaparmál 43, Sölarljód 61, 63, Historia Danica Book 5&6
Treason - Völuspá 29, Vafthrúdnismál 43, Germania chapter 12 by Tacitus, Historia Danica Book 8
Slander - Fjölsvinnsmál 46, Vafthrúdnismál 43, Reginsmál 4, Sölarljód 67
Cruelty - Völuspá 29, Hávamál 150, Sigrifumál 22, Vafthrúdnismál 43, Historia Danica Book 8, Gunnar's Slagr 20.
https://linktr.ee/TheFrithstead
Murder - Völuspá 40, Sölarljód 64, Vafthrúdnismál 43, Germania by Tacitus.
Perjury - Völuspá 40, Völundárkvida 6-8, Skáldskaparmál 4, Vafthrúdnismál 43, Sigrifumál 23, Germania by Tacitus
Adultery - Völuspá 39, Vafthrúdnismál 43, Havamal 115, 131, Germania by Tacitus
Sacrilege - Vafthrúdnismál 43, Lokasenna 63, Skírnismál 35, Sölarljód 65, Historia Danica Book 8
Greed - Vafthrúdnismál 43, Sölarljód 63-64, Historia Danica Book 8
Thievery - Vafthrúdnismál 43, Skáldskaparmál 43, Sölarljód 61, 63, Historia Danica Book 5&6
Treason - Völuspá 29, Vafthrúdnismál 43, Germania chapter 12 by Tacitus, Historia Danica Book 8
Slander - Fjölsvinnsmál 46, Vafthrúdnismál 43, Reginsmál 4, Sölarljód 67
Cruelty - Völuspá 29, Hávamál 150, Sigrifumál 22, Vafthrúdnismál 43, Historia Danica Book 8, Gunnar's Slagr 20.
https://linktr.ee/TheFrithstead
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The níðing is a despicable thing worthy of contempt and honor is not owed to the honorless.
Forwarded from Æhtemen
I’d like to comment on the Frithstead’s post above. Whilst it would be immoral to carry out such acts against your own kith and kin – it wasn’t always looked upon as wrong to steal from your enemy. In fact to the Germanic Männerbündes, stealing was a given right. This law was called the Stehlrecht or the Raubrecht – the sacred Right to Steal, and would have manifested in cattle and slave raids or seizing the control of neighbouring land for example. Many Icelandic names even included the compound þjófr meaning thief – but these weren’t common criminals, but Warriors! The Trollhättan II bracteate also includes the runic innoscription ᛗᚨᚱᛁᚦᛖᚢᛒᚨᛉ meaning sea-thief or glorious-thief.
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Was Bældæġ worshiped at the start of summer, alongside the goddess Éastre?What came to be known as the Anglo-Saxons were a blend of Angles, Saxons, and Jutes, among others, who came from their own Germanic homelands to settle Britannia. And, in their settling, they gave shape to sundry kingdoms across the land. It may be then that the Saxons, be they Saxons of Wessex or Westphalia, began summer with the worship of Bældæġ whereas the Angles of Northumbria, the land in which Béda was born and wrote, marked summer’s start by faining Éastre, the goddess of the dawn.
That Bældæg is found in the kingly line of Bernicia in that Anglian kingdom or, if not a settlement of Saxon folk, the therewithness of a Saxon kingly line. Yet whilst Bernicia became half of Northumbria, the other half came from the Anglian kingdom of Deira. And in the Deiran kingly line, Bældæg is nowhere found.
Ealdríce Wordpress, April 2018
https://linktr.ee/TheFrithstead
That Bældæg is found in the kingly line of Bernicia in that Anglian kingdom or, if not a settlement of Saxon folk, the therewithness of a Saxon kingly line. Yet whilst Bernicia became half of Northumbria, the other half came from the Anglian kingdom of Deira. And in the Deiran kingly line, Bældæg is nowhere found.
Ealdríce Wordpress, April 2018
https://linktr.ee/TheFrithstead
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Forwarded from The Fyrgen • ᚫᛚᚢ:ᚢᛚᚫ
I believe one of the barriers to people exploring paganism is the lack of certainty over when and how to honour the holy days. Disagreement over exact days will continue, so I would assure you all that it's more important to hold rites at all, and with the right spirit, than to do so on the 'correct' day and in the 'correct' manner. Rigidity and fear of imperfect method deter would-be pagans.
For my last birthday my friend Adam sent me a copy of the book 'To Hold the Holytides' by Þórbeorht Ealdorblótere. It has already become my personal go-to reference for when to perform the seasonal rites, as it draws upon comprehensive historical sources.
I thought I'd share with you all that this book concludes that Ēostre is to be celebrated at the 'Pink Moon' (April full moon), which is tonight. As such, my family will welcome Ēostre's dawn sun tomorrow morning by performing a simple blót, and eating pancakes and homemade sourdough hot cross buns (which my daughters decorated themselves with crosses and runes).
For my last birthday my friend Adam sent me a copy of the book 'To Hold the Holytides' by Þórbeorht Ealdorblótere. It has already become my personal go-to reference for when to perform the seasonal rites, as it draws upon comprehensive historical sources.
I thought I'd share with you all that this book concludes that Ēostre is to be celebrated at the 'Pink Moon' (April full moon), which is tonight. As such, my family will welcome Ēostre's dawn sun tomorrow morning by performing a simple blót, and eating pancakes and homemade sourdough hot cross buns (which my daughters decorated themselves with crosses and runes).
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Is Freyja the same goddess as Ostara? ~ Jive Talk
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5tSxzqqDnAUSA8AftKVQ5N?si=JF_sQuecRHu3uD3xR3UW9w
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5tSxzqqDnAUSA8AftKVQ5N?si=JF_sQuecRHu3uD3xR3UW9w
Forwarded from BC Neanderthal Mindset
Having spent quite some time overseas, I observed several noticeable cultural differences in the countries I visited in comparison to our own in the US.
1. People live to 90+, ride bicycles, and run marathons in some countries.
(Staying active prolongs life expectancy.)
2. Fruit and vegetables going bad after several days, not weeks.
(Homegrown and natural grown should be our model for health and wellness.)
3. Families living together, with the elderly staying until passing from this life, children not leaving in search of greener pastures and/or being kicked out at 18.
(We Hyperboreans used to have large households (7+ children) up until the prohibition era. It is only in the modern era that they are seen as a hindrance and burden.)
1. People live to 90+, ride bicycles, and run marathons in some countries.
(Staying active prolongs life expectancy.)
2. Fruit and vegetables going bad after several days, not weeks.
(Homegrown and natural grown should be our model for health and wellness.)
3. Families living together, with the elderly staying until passing from this life, children not leaving in search of greener pastures and/or being kicked out at 18.
(We Hyperboreans used to have large households (7+ children) up until the prohibition era. It is only in the modern era that they are seen as a hindrance and burden.)
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