The Folcsida Ġerímbóc: Part 6
The Folcsida Ġerímbóc follows the traditional days of the week, sans Saturday, as this day is named after a foreign, Roman god Sáturnus, & therefore is replaced by Ingwine-Fréa. When Rome moved into the northlands, the Germanic folk utilized interpretatio germanica, the practice of replacing Roman names with Germanic names. A working theory is that Sáturnus replaced Ingwine-Fréa by means of romano interpretato (the reverse of Interpretatio germanica). Bede stated the English were the Ingvæones, the children of Ing, so why isn’t one of the days of the week named after him, considering that Wóden, Þunor, and Ingwine-Fréa are the holy trinity of gods? Sáturnus is a God of fertility, crops, & frith; same as Ingwine. After the forced conversion to Christianity, & the inability to remove the folk’s devotion to their founding god, the use of his name possibly became taboo, so the Romans may have changed Ingedæġ (Ing’s day) into diés Sáturní (Saturday).
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The Folcsida Ġerímbóc follows the traditional days of the week, sans Saturday, as this day is named after a foreign, Roman god Sáturnus, & therefore is replaced by Ingwine-Fréa. When Rome moved into the northlands, the Germanic folk utilized interpretatio germanica, the practice of replacing Roman names with Germanic names. A working theory is that Sáturnus replaced Ingwine-Fréa by means of romano interpretato (the reverse of Interpretatio germanica). Bede stated the English were the Ingvæones, the children of Ing, so why isn’t one of the days of the week named after him, considering that Wóden, Þunor, and Ingwine-Fréa are the holy trinity of gods? Sáturnus is a God of fertility, crops, & frith; same as Ingwine. After the forced conversion to Christianity, & the inability to remove the folk’s devotion to their founding god, the use of his name possibly became taboo, so the Romans may have changed Ingedæġ (Ing’s day) into diés Sáturní (Saturday).
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I want to talk about inaction, in light of Survive the Jive's post...
Throughout my life, in whatever 'scene' I've been part of—whether it be the music scene or the heathen scene—I've encountered a certain type of person who is forever waiting for perfection before acting. Musicians who take 10 years to write an album, or years waiting for 'the perfect' singer/guitarist/drummer to form a band with. Or pagans who await the perfect group to worship and bond with. Or a 28 year old virgin who's waiting for a ready-made perfect woman to walk into his life before even considering a relationship.
One characteristic which usually unites these people is: an unearned sense of arrogance and superiority. They believe they're too musically gifted to play with inferiors; more knowledgeable or passionate about history, the runes or their folk to join forces with 'lesser' heathens'; too good looking to settle for anything less than a wheat-field dwelling trad virgin in waiting.
A true display of greatness is to take what's available to you and to build upon it. Waiting for perfect people to fall into your lap only demonstrates your inadequacies; Your absolute lack of imagination, your inability to work well with others, your stagnation, and your unjustified feeling of superiority.
Throughout my life, in whatever 'scene' I've been part of—whether it be the music scene or the heathen scene—I've encountered a certain type of person who is forever waiting for perfection before acting. Musicians who take 10 years to write an album, or years waiting for 'the perfect' singer/guitarist/drummer to form a band with. Or pagans who await the perfect group to worship and bond with. Or a 28 year old virgin who's waiting for a ready-made perfect woman to walk into his life before even considering a relationship.
One characteristic which usually unites these people is: an unearned sense of arrogance and superiority. They believe they're too musically gifted to play with inferiors; more knowledgeable or passionate about history, the runes or their folk to join forces with 'lesser' heathens'; too good looking to settle for anything less than a wheat-field dwelling trad virgin in waiting.
A true display of greatness is to take what's available to you and to build upon it. Waiting for perfect people to fall into your lap only demonstrates your inadequacies; Your absolute lack of imagination, your inability to work well with others, your stagnation, and your unjustified feeling of superiority.
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Progress doesn’t always make things easier and change isn’t always good, but inaction is far worse. Do something to help yourself and your family, work to build the folk, and seek to leave a legacy that makes your descendants proud.
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Forwarded from The Sacred Stew
I'm 45 now, but I remember turning 40 and life really hitting me and thinking I've hit the back half of my journey, time is so short and so precious. It's important to do something with the little time we have and to leave a lasting impression that makes an impact for a better world for our own children. Our legacy is our life work, it's everything we do, it's how we live each day and it's what we leave to the next generation. Make your life something worth passing down to your children.
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Northern Europeans Invented the Wheel
More evidence supporting Northern Europe as the inventor of wheels and wheeled wagons.
It makes sense that expert woodworkers in heavily forested lands would develop this technology.
There is other evidence from this region dating to the same sort of time. Around 3400 BC.
This latest study suggests 3400 BC.
There is evidence from the Alpine region and also Pannonia dating to around 3300 BC.
The Sumerian sign for wagon does not appear until about 3200 BC.
The evidence so far then suggests then a spreading from Northern Europe across to the rest of the world.
~ Dan Davis
https://linktr.ee/TheFrithstead
More evidence supporting Northern Europe as the inventor of wheels and wheeled wagons.
It makes sense that expert woodworkers in heavily forested lands would develop this technology.
There is other evidence from this region dating to the same sort of time. Around 3400 BC.
This latest study suggests 3400 BC.
There is evidence from the Alpine region and also Pannonia dating to around 3300 BC.
The Sumerian sign for wagon does not appear until about 3200 BC.
The evidence so far then suggests then a spreading from Northern Europe across to the rest of the world.
~ Dan Davis
https://linktr.ee/TheFrithstead
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Forwarded from The American Spirit
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Bring Back Generational Crafts, the teaching of the next generation of family crafts and skills is one of the most beautiful things one can do, share your talents with your family teach your children how to carve, sew, cook, farm, fight, and anything else you can. It's in the blood memory now share it in living memory.
-The Folks at The American Spirit
-The Folks at The American Spirit
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It’s been a year since The Frithstead channel began; however, even before this, seven months prior, on December 7th, 2020, it began as the Folkstead; a group for our folk to gather & chat. The original name didn’t last long, as I quickly discovered it was taken, but in hindsight, The Frithstead is much preferred, as it fits the mission and purpose of my life’s endeavors: to bring our folk together, in frith, for the betterment of all; with education & encouragement the primary means. Over the past year, I’ve worked to produce original research. May this next year be even more prosperous. I thank y’all from the bottom of my heart.
~ Folcweard Lárġyfa
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~ Folcweard Lárġyfa
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Do have what it takes to fight for our beliefs?
Do you have the discipline to do what it takes to build a strong and prosperous life for our kin and folk?
Do you have the courage to gather your strength and lead others toward a better path?
Are you able to conquer yourself, shedding off your weaknesses, and do what it takes to rise above?
Are you able to explore the opportunities the Norns have laid out for us?
The time is now to know more, to do more, and be more.
Never settle for mediocrity, but remember, effort is worth more than result.
Take the first step, the only correct way of thinking is to view life as an opportunity to find solutions
Your folk are waiting, the gods are watching.
https://linktr.ee/TheFrithstead
Do you have the discipline to do what it takes to build a strong and prosperous life for our kin and folk?
Do you have the courage to gather your strength and lead others toward a better path?
Are you able to conquer yourself, shedding off your weaknesses, and do what it takes to rise above?
Are you able to explore the opportunities the Norns have laid out for us?
The time is now to know more, to do more, and be more.
Never settle for mediocrity, but remember, effort is worth more than result.
Take the first step, the only correct way of thinking is to view life as an opportunity to find solutions
Your folk are waiting, the gods are watching.
https://linktr.ee/TheFrithstead
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Within our lives, we get used to the way we feel & normalize our life, without thinking, Is this normal?When faced with the answers that’ll improve our lives, we ofttimes experience normalcy bias, i.e. is a psychological state of denial where one believes life will continue to go the way it always has; however, we are not a defeatist folk. All it takes is the choice to stand up, face our issues, & become the solution. Happiness requires happenings & happenings require us to be doers. We cannot succeed, nor can we be happy, unless we act & work toward that which will make us whole. Without the four pillars in our lives, we are incomplete & lost, despite the lies we’ll tell ourselves in the futile attempt to justify our current state of being. Mental: study, learn, & be strong of mind. Emotional: surround yourself with those who love you & in kind, love & cherish them. Physical: eat well, get enough sleep, & exercise. Spiritual: know the gods, follow the law, perform blót.
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https://linktr.ee/TheFrithstead
I highly recommend The Fyrgen. I eagerly await each new episode, as they are insightful, educational, and encouraging. The presentation is relaxed and laid back, yet engaging. The content is well worth the time and effort to give it a listen. If you’re able, subscribe to The Fyrgen Patreon. Béoþ ġesunde.
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*NEW PODCAST EPISODE*
The Fyrgen Podcast - Episode 11: Folkish Religion with Hwitgeard
Available now for Patreon, SubscribeStar and Substack supporters.
I'm joined by Hwitgeard, an expert in the old Germanic languages and a man highly knowledgeable of European religion and political philosophy. We solidify the reasoning for Paganism as the folk religion of Europeans and discuss the pitfalls of Atheism, Judeo-Christianity and the bizarre claim that Europeans are the true Israelites. Hwitgeard also assists with the riddle at the end.
Find Hwitgeard on Telegram.
Visit fyrgen.com for links, information and an archive of past episodes.
The Fyrgen Podcast - Episode 11: Folkish Religion with Hwitgeard
Available now for Patreon, SubscribeStar and Substack supporters.
I'm joined by Hwitgeard, an expert in the old Germanic languages and a man highly knowledgeable of European religion and political philosophy. We solidify the reasoning for Paganism as the folk religion of Europeans and discuss the pitfalls of Atheism, Judeo-Christianity and the bizarre claim that Europeans are the true Israelites. Hwitgeard also assists with the riddle at the end.
Find Hwitgeard on Telegram.
Visit fyrgen.com for links, information and an archive of past episodes.
Be Keepers of the Flame
Academic research helps us to understand an important side of an argument; however, as a religion, our spiritual side is of equal importance. Without researching the past nor looking through ancestral attestations, our traditions are rootless & fragmented. The sources are key, but understanding them can be complicated, which is why we benefit from thorough discussions. It’s key to have educational outlets & resources for our folk to learn. Setting a high standard is vital & should not be compromised. We focus on source-backed education, as that’s the root to understanding our past. There was a reason the Priests were the first destroyed - they were the keepers of knowledge. The three pillars to a faith are lore, ritual, & law, which allows a culture to develop within a structured environment. We want to see our folk have a living tradition, rooted in the past, to give the next generation a better chance.
~ based off the words of Kyle Davis
https://linktr.ee/TheFrithstead
Academic research helps us to understand an important side of an argument; however, as a religion, our spiritual side is of equal importance. Without researching the past nor looking through ancestral attestations, our traditions are rootless & fragmented. The sources are key, but understanding them can be complicated, which is why we benefit from thorough discussions. It’s key to have educational outlets & resources for our folk to learn. Setting a high standard is vital & should not be compromised. We focus on source-backed education, as that’s the root to understanding our past. There was a reason the Priests were the first destroyed - they were the keepers of knowledge. The three pillars to a faith are lore, ritual, & law, which allows a culture to develop within a structured environment. We want to see our folk have a living tradition, rooted in the past, to give the next generation a better chance.
~ based off the words of Kyle Davis
https://linktr.ee/TheFrithstead
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Links to the first 10 Fyrgen Podcast episodes, for your listening pleasure:
Episode 1: Why Paganism?
Episode 2: Practicing Paganism
Episode 3: The Power Process
Episode 4: The Northman
Episode 5: Divine Encounters
Episode 6: The Coming Battle
Episode 7: Restoring Pride with Mimir's Brunnr
Episode 8: Gnostic Paganism with John Lamb Lash & Rob Miller
Episode 9: Grand Humanism with Stephen McNallen
Episode 10: Ask Me Anything
All support, shares and comments are much appreciated.
Episode 1: Why Paganism?
Episode 2: Practicing Paganism
Episode 3: The Power Process
Episode 4: The Northman
Episode 5: Divine Encounters
Episode 6: The Coming Battle
Episode 7: Restoring Pride with Mimir's Brunnr
Episode 8: Gnostic Paganism with John Lamb Lash & Rob Miller
Episode 9: Grand Humanism with Stephen McNallen
Episode 10: Ask Me Anything
All support, shares and comments are much appreciated.
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This one is for our women. Do you want to be the one on the left or the right?
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The Folcsida Ġerímbóc: Part 7
Monday, or Mónandæġ
Linguistically, Monday comes from Proto-Indo-European *mḗh₁n̥s, meaning both moon & month, but probably derived from a suffixed form of the root *meh₁-, to measure (dare we speculate the measurer?) This evolved into the Proto-Germanic *mēnô, then Proto-West Germanic *mānini, before settling into the Old English’s móna; all three meaning moon. All forms are masculine, as within the Germanic pantheon, Móna (the Norse Máni) is male. It’s believed that Móna is the son of Léod (the Norse Lóðurr) & Sól. He guides the path of the moon & controls its waxing and waning. His path is beneath Ósġeard & he carries thorn-rods, called limu (ON Limar). Móna is the lord of the Hetas (ON Heiptir), & it’s to him that one must pray against hate.
Gylfaginning 11, Haustlaung 14, Völuspá 5, Hávamál 137, Investigations into Germanic Mythology vol. 1 ch. 70, 71, 91
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Monday, or Mónandæġ
Linguistically, Monday comes from Proto-Indo-European *mḗh₁n̥s, meaning both moon & month, but probably derived from a suffixed form of the root *meh₁-, to measure (dare we speculate the measurer?) This evolved into the Proto-Germanic *mēnô, then Proto-West Germanic *mānini, before settling into the Old English’s móna; all three meaning moon. All forms are masculine, as within the Germanic pantheon, Móna (the Norse Máni) is male. It’s believed that Móna is the son of Léod (the Norse Lóðurr) & Sól. He guides the path of the moon & controls its waxing and waning. His path is beneath Ósġeard & he carries thorn-rods, called limu (ON Limar). Móna is the lord of the Hetas (ON Heiptir), & it’s to him that one must pray against hate.
Gylfaginning 11, Haustlaung 14, Völuspá 5, Hávamál 137, Investigations into Germanic Mythology vol. 1 ch. 70, 71, 91
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The Folcsida Ġerímbóc: Part 8
Tuesday, or Tíwesdæġ
Linguistically, Tuesday comes from Proto-Indo-European *deywós, meaning god. This evolved into the Proto-Germanic *Tīwaz, also god. The Anglo-Saxon used Tíw, which also means god, but carried with it the identity of a specific deity. Spelling variations include Tuu, Tír, Tíġ, & Tí. What’s interesting, is the Tír also means glory & honor. The Anglo-Saxon rune poem states that “Tír is a guiding star; well does it keep faith with princes; it’s ever on its course over the mists of night and never fails”, while Hadrian’s wall carries the innoscription, Deo Mars Thincsus, ‘god Mars of the Thing’ A common practice was to inscribe the Tíw rune ᛏ on weapons. It’s likely, that Tíw is a Battle-Priest who protects & guides the folk before conflict, protects the Þings & Hofs from harm (as Þings were under the jurisdiction of the Hof). This shines extra light on when Tíw sacrificed his hand to Fenneswulf, to protect his godkin.
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Tuesday, or Tíwesdæġ
Linguistically, Tuesday comes from Proto-Indo-European *deywós, meaning god. This evolved into the Proto-Germanic *Tīwaz, also god. The Anglo-Saxon used Tíw, which also means god, but carried with it the identity of a specific deity. Spelling variations include Tuu, Tír, Tíġ, & Tí. What’s interesting, is the Tír also means glory & honor. The Anglo-Saxon rune poem states that “Tír is a guiding star; well does it keep faith with princes; it’s ever on its course over the mists of night and never fails”, while Hadrian’s wall carries the innoscription, Deo Mars Thincsus, ‘god Mars of the Thing’ A common practice was to inscribe the Tíw rune ᛏ on weapons. It’s likely, that Tíw is a Battle-Priest who protects & guides the folk before conflict, protects the Þings & Hofs from harm (as Þings were under the jurisdiction of the Hof). This shines extra light on when Tíw sacrificed his hand to Fenneswulf, to protect his godkin.
https://linktr.ee/TheFrithstead
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The Folcsida Ġerímbóc: Part 9
Wednesday, or Wódnesdæġ
Linguistically, Wednesday comes from Proto-Indo-European *weh₂t-, excited, inspired, possessed, raging. The Pre-Germanic *Wātós, rage, manic inspiration, or divine poetic frenzy. The late Proto-Germanic *wódanaz, held the same meaning; however, he was known as the head deity. The Anglo-Saxons called him Wóden. Interestingly, modern English doesn’t continue the Old English Wódnesdæġ, but Old Frisian Wednesdei (the Old Frisians called him Wéda). A point of note, Modern English’s 2nd closest linguistic relative is Frisian. Wóden, our highest god, is the inspiring one, the giver of Gást, our breath, spirit, soul, which includes our Hama, our spiritual skin. The giver of life to Ash & Elm, the first Germanic man & woman. He is the god of knowledge, wisdom, & war. The god who took up the runes & knows the sacred ġealdor. The husband of Fríġe & father of many gods. Wóden has the ravens, Hyġ & Myne, the mind & the longing, & the two wolves, Ġera & Freca.
Wednesday, or Wódnesdæġ
Linguistically, Wednesday comes from Proto-Indo-European *weh₂t-, excited, inspired, possessed, raging. The Pre-Germanic *Wātós, rage, manic inspiration, or divine poetic frenzy. The late Proto-Germanic *wódanaz, held the same meaning; however, he was known as the head deity. The Anglo-Saxons called him Wóden. Interestingly, modern English doesn’t continue the Old English Wódnesdæġ, but Old Frisian Wednesdei (the Old Frisians called him Wéda). A point of note, Modern English’s 2nd closest linguistic relative is Frisian. Wóden, our highest god, is the inspiring one, the giver of Gást, our breath, spirit, soul, which includes our Hama, our spiritual skin. The giver of life to Ash & Elm, the first Germanic man & woman. He is the god of knowledge, wisdom, & war. The god who took up the runes & knows the sacred ġealdor. The husband of Fríġe & father of many gods. Wóden has the ravens, Hyġ & Myne, the mind & the longing, & the two wolves, Ġera & Freca.
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The Folcsida Ġerímbóc: Part 10
Thursday, or Þunresdæġ
Linguistically, Thursday comes from Proto-Indo-European * (s)tenh₂-, to thunder. In Proto-Germanic, it’s *Þunraz, still meaning thunder, but also the god we know today. To the Anglo-Saxons, he was Þunor. The Old English form of Thursday was þursdæġ. The proper word was þunresdæġ, as in Þunor’s day, but interestingly, þursdæġ is either a contracted form of þunresdæġ, from Old Norse’s Þorsdagr, or from Old Danish’s Þúrsdag. Given the linguistic similarities, we’re left to speculate. Þunor is The Thunderer; known for his strength & powerful hammer, possibly known to the Anglo-Saxons as Mylden. His hammer delivers crushing defeat to the enemy Eotanas. He blesses the crops, sanctifies births & marriages, & protects middanġeard. He’s married to Sibb, the Ylf of affinity, as her name means kinship. The tales of Þunor are numerous & today, Heathens of all sorts wear his mylden as a sign of religious belief & Tréow to the gods.
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Thursday, or Þunresdæġ
Linguistically, Thursday comes from Proto-Indo-European * (s)tenh₂-, to thunder. In Proto-Germanic, it’s *Þunraz, still meaning thunder, but also the god we know today. To the Anglo-Saxons, he was Þunor. The Old English form of Thursday was þursdæġ. The proper word was þunresdæġ, as in Þunor’s day, but interestingly, þursdæġ is either a contracted form of þunresdæġ, from Old Norse’s Þorsdagr, or from Old Danish’s Þúrsdag. Given the linguistic similarities, we’re left to speculate. Þunor is The Thunderer; known for his strength & powerful hammer, possibly known to the Anglo-Saxons as Mylden. His hammer delivers crushing defeat to the enemy Eotanas. He blesses the crops, sanctifies births & marriages, & protects middanġeard. He’s married to Sibb, the Ylf of affinity, as her name means kinship. The tales of Þunor are numerous & today, Heathens of all sorts wear his mylden as a sign of religious belief & Tréow to the gods.
https://linktr.ee/TheFrithstead
The Folcsida Ġerímbóc: Part 11
Friday, or Fríġedæġ
Linguistically, Fridays comes from Proto-Indo-European words, *preyH-, to love/to please & *priHós, dear/beloved & happy/free. The Proto-Germanic *frijōną continued the meaning of to love/to free, as seen in the phrase: *Þek frijō, I love you; however, the form *Frijjō was dedicated to the mother goddess & from this form that the Proto-West-Germanic *Frīju derived & the Old English Fríġe. She is the high matriarch goddess of love, daughter of Hanwer and Nyht, & our Mother Earth. She had Ingwine-Fréa & Frówe with Nyord, as well as Þunor, Bældæġ, & Heaðudéor (among others) with Wóden, the high King of Ósġeard, making her the Queen of the gods. It’s said that she knows the orlæġ of all, though she keeps her silence. Orion's Belt is known as Fríġe’s distaff or spinning wheel & the spinning of the stars is seen as her working her wheel.
https://linktr.ee/TheFrithstead
Friday, or Fríġedæġ
Linguistically, Fridays comes from Proto-Indo-European words, *preyH-, to love/to please & *priHós, dear/beloved & happy/free. The Proto-Germanic *frijōną continued the meaning of to love/to free, as seen in the phrase: *Þek frijō, I love you; however, the form *Frijjō was dedicated to the mother goddess & from this form that the Proto-West-Germanic *Frīju derived & the Old English Fríġe. She is the high matriarch goddess of love, daughter of Hanwer and Nyht, & our Mother Earth. She had Ingwine-Fréa & Frówe with Nyord, as well as Þunor, Bældæġ, & Heaðudéor (among others) with Wóden, the high King of Ósġeard, making her the Queen of the gods. It’s said that she knows the orlæġ of all, though she keeps her silence. Orion's Belt is known as Fríġe’s distaff or spinning wheel & the spinning of the stars is seen as her working her wheel.
https://linktr.ee/TheFrithstead
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Forwarded from Æhtemen
Trust gut feelings. The saying refers to intuition – that feeling of instinctive understanding. Where does it come from? Perhaps the feeling is the connection we have with our orlæġ or wyrd, guiding us on our path. Today the word yarn is wool that has been spun for weaving but we also use the word to describe a tale or story, so an association here with Wyrd and the Weavers of fate. The origins of the word yarn (from the PIE *ǵʰer) means guts or intestines! The intestines of animals were often used for weaving. This is where we get ‘catgut’ from. Not the guts of cats, but short for cattle-gut. And the Waelcyrges were even known to weave fate with human guts! According to Njal’s Saga, before the Battle of Clontarf a Caithness man named Dörruðr spied twelve Waelcyrges weaving the fates of the fighting men. Their loom was made of bloodied spears – their loom-weights were severed heads and the yarns they wove were the intestines of men. Trust gut feelings.