The Sigurd Portal A look at the norse/Teuronic Myth. http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/sigurddoor.html
Extractions: Location History and Description Outline of the Story Photographs ... Related Links Hylestad, Setesdal, Norway. Carved figures in wooden panels at the sides of the entrance to a medieval stave church in Norway illustrate the story of Sigurd the dragon slayer. This tale is alluded to in Beowulf, Njal's Saga, and other ancient works, and is recited with substantial detail in the Prose Edda of Snorri Sturluson and in the thirteenth-century anonymous Icelandic works Saga of the Volsungs and Dietrich's Saga. Sigurd and Regin, a master swordsmith, plan to kill the dragon Fafnir and take possession of his treasure. Sigurd positions himself in a trench beneath the dragon's trail, and stabs him from beneath when Fafnir leaves his lair for water. Regin asks Sigurd to cook the dragon's heart and give it to him to eat. While cooking the heart, Sigurd tests its doneness by putting some of its juice into his mouth with his finger. Upon thus tasting the dragon's blood, Sigurd can understand the language of the two nearby birds, who are conversing with one another as to how the treacherous Regin plans to betray Sigurd. Forewarned by the birds, Sigurd kills Regin.
A Brief History Of Orkney - The Norse Takeover A Brief History of Orkney. The norse Takeover Exactly how the norse takeover of Orkney took place remains a hotly debated subject to this day. http://www.orkneyjar.com/history/history5.htm
Extractions: Home About Orkney History Tradition ... Awards A Brief History of Orkney The Norse Takeover The Norsemen began to colonise Orkney in the eighth century AD and before long the islands became a vital link in their western sea-routes. Exactly how the Norse takeover of Orkney took place remains a hotly debated subject to this day. Was it a peaceful integration or did the Norsemen wipe out the indigenous population? Whatever the circumstances, by the end of the ninth century the Norwegian settlement was firmly established and Orkney's culture and way of life was entirely that of a Norse earldom - an earldom that became a powerful political unit and had considerable impact on the history of Scotland. The history of the Norse Earls of Orkney is recorded in the Orkneyinga Saga which recounts events up until the murder of the last of the Norse Earl in 1231. However, although elements of the saga are historically accurate, it remains a literary work and cannot be accepted as entirely trustworthy. The saga account, however, is not backed up by other references and is more than likely a thirteenth century Icelandic "creation", based on their traditions that it was the tyranny of Harald Fairhair that forced their forebears to leave Norway. For more details
General Information (IN) Noose A noose is a loop with a running knot which tightens as the string is pulled. norse The term norse refers to ancient Norway. http://www.sneaker.net.au/docs/encyclo/A6.HTM
SCANDINAVIAN MYTHOLOGY And FOLKLORE List of names in norse mythology and Scandinavian folklore, compiled by Scott Trimble. http://www.ststp.com/Archives/Scandinavian/
Norse Kings Of Man And The Isles British Monarchs norse Kings of Man and the Isles alias Sudreys. Hibernonorse Lords of the Hebrides Godfred mac Fergus c.836-853. Direct norse York Rule 914-921. http://www.britannia.com/history/monarchs/man.html
Coven Of The Black Rose norse Tradition, based in Connely's Springs, North Carolina. Much printed information reproduced from various sources. http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Pantheon/4465/index.html
Elder FUTHARK (Norse Runes) Note Most Old norse material hails from Scandanavia and Iceland. Much of the scholarly material has not been translated into English. http://members.aol.com/JehanaS/futhark/
Extractions: Book Aettr Further Websites Note: Most Old Norse material hails from Scandanavia and Iceland. Much of the scholarly material has not been translated into English. Much more of the source information was never written down, or was written down subsequent to the advent of Christianity. This leaves the field ripe for speculation, and for figuring out "what works", or at least seems to. I do my share herein, but will admit this. A couple of scholarly (in an overview way) English language sites associated with universities are listed below One can right-click on the image above to save it using most browser software. The Elder Futhark (Norse Runes) are a collection of 24 symbols divided into three families or aettr. They were inscribed on amulets for protection, luck in battle, etc. As the old Norse language had no future tense, these runes were not used for definitive future predictions, but could be consulted to understand trends based in the present (leaving the reader to extrapolate outward as appropriate). The 25th blank rune available in some sets is a modern invention not used by most students of the Runes. Some of the runes as depicted above were also written in other styles. Contained in the pages below are my interpretations (in a basic way) of the meanings of the runes, based on books, workshops I've attended, meditation, and inspiration garnered during readings. Rather than setting them in stone (pun intended), think of them as symbols which can trigger your own explorations on many levels. See how they manifest in, and interact with, your own life.
ZDK (Shaddox) Realm JudeoChristian and norse-influenced organization which organizes and ministers to a future religious-based interstellar realm. http://business.gorge.net/zdkf/zdkhp.html
Extractions: Just want some simple facts on us? Or, a brief overview of what ZDK is all about? Then, click on: ABOUT ZDK . (Low graphics needed.) Or, looking for Our simple, easy Directory and quick Menu? (Low graphics needed.) Then, click on: ZDK.F POPULAR DIRECTORY A. MINISTRY OF RELIGION The Focus of Our Mediavel Religious Realm and Spiritual Scoiety (Scriptural Beliefs): 01. EXTERNAL - Outreaches and Missions Activities: REALM NEWS News, Notes, Up-dates, Messages, Current Events commentary (replaced by DAILY DEVOTIONAL) *** REVIVAL CHAPEL Basic, Easy Judeo-Christian Teachings and Guidance in Ministry Works (ZDK Seminary Outreach) *** ZDK SEMINARY LITERATURE Simple, Beginning Judeo-Christian Teachings (developing into ZDK Seminary) ***
The Norse Code The norse Code. Tradition says he descended from the ancient Irish kings but Prof. Sykes says the chromosome proves his norse ancestry. http://www.electricscotland.com/history/articles/norse.htm
Extractions: Geneticist Bryan Sykes says this microscopic fragment of the fearsome fighter still lives on in the DNA of half a million clansmen throughout the world. Indeed Professor Sykes says the Y-chromosome of the Gaelic warrior, who it seems had Norse blood himself, is so prevalent it could be among the most successful in the world.
Stefan's Florilegium: Norse-related Stuff norserelated stuff. How to detect fake amber. Berserkergang-art Article on norse Viking Berserkers. books-norse-msg Books about the norse. Reviews. http://www.florilegium.org/files/NORSE/idxNorse.html
Extractions: This is a collection of files that I have assembled from various sources since I first joined the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) in 1989. The information in these files comes from the Rialto newsgroup (rec.org.sca), the old fidonet medieval echo conferance area, various mail lists and articles submitted to me by their authors. Several types of files are available: -msg (or no suffix) These files are composed of a variety of short messages from a variety of authors having a common subject . -art A stand-alone article written by a single author. Some are off of the networks while some were submitted to me by the author. -bib A bibliography of book and article titles on a single subject. -FAQ An article file that follows a Frequently Asked Questions format. All text files are available in three formats, HTML, text and RTF. If the text and RTF formats are not mentioned explicitly in this index, they are available from within the HTML file. THLord Stefan li Rous (Mark Harris, stefan@florilegium.org
The Story Of The Volsungs (Volsunga Saga) Originally written in Icelandic (Old norse) in the thirteenth century A.D., by an unknown hand. However, most of the material is based substantially on previous works, some centuries older. A few of these works have been preserved in the collection of norse poetry known as the Poetic Edda . http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/OMACL/Volsunga/
Extractions: with Excerpts from the Poetic Edda Online Medieval and Classical Library Release #29 Originally written in Icelandic (Old Norse) in the thirteenth century A.D., by an unknown hand. However, most of the material is based substantially on previous works, some centuries older. A few of these works have been preserved in the collection of Norse poetry known as the "Poetic Edda". The text of this edition is based on that published as "The Story of the Volsungs", translated by William Morris and Eirikr Magnusson (Walter Scott Press, London, 1888). This edition is in the PUBLIC DOMAIN in the United States. This electronic edition was edited, proofed, and prepared by Douglas B. Killings ( DeTroyes@EnterAct.COM ), May 1997. CONTENTS SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY: RECOMMENDED READING Anonymous: "Nibelungenlied", Translated by A.T. Hatto (Penguin Classics, London, 1962).
Extractions: Item Author Stock# ISBN# Quick Search Search Instructions HOME BOOKS SUPPLIES ... CATALOG Your browser does not support script Literally meaning "secret", runes are a system of divination and of writing found on monuments and artifacts throughout Northern Europe. Legend tells us they were obtained by the god Odin, the leader of the Aesir, one of the two divisions of Norse deities. The Nordic pantheon of Gods are a living, growing part of the world's religious identity today. Complete Norse Book Listinging Semi-precious Rune Sets Norse Tradition Article THE BOOK OF RUNES
The Goddess Sif - Norse Deity Devotional and research site dedicated to Sif, Nordic Goddess for prayers answered. http://www.xenoscience.com/pixie/index.htm
Extractions: Every day, it seems, one of your friends is forwarding another of those irritating Norse myths to your inbox. How can you tell which stories are true, and which are traditional tales once used by the Nordic people to explain practices, beliefs, or natural phenomena? The Norse Legends Reference Pages are dedicated to separating faktum from fiksjon , and getting the straight dope from the mouths of people who know. MYTH #1: In Valhalla, the valkyries served mead, which poured in unending quantities from Odin's goat, Heidrun. They also served the warriors meat from the boar Saehrimnir, which the cook Andhrimnir would prepare by boiling it in the cauldron Eldhrimnir. The boar magically came back to life to be eaten again at the next meal. MYTH #2: The son of Odin and a member of the Aesir, Thor was the god of thunder and the main enemy of the giants. He would smash their heads with his mighty hammer Mjollnir. To wield this awesome weapon he needed iron gloves and a belt of strength. Mjollnir would return to Thor's hand after being thrown and was symbolic of lightning. FACT: According to Heindall, who used to watch the Rainbow Bridge for the coming of the Frost Giants: "Well, his hammer was
Nku Women Page Official web site of the norse women's team. http://www.nku.edu/~athletics/nku_wmxctry_page.htm
Extractions: Welcome to the Eddic Library. This is always under research and addition, when completed this site will be fully crosslinked from within the notes that follow each verse. The yellow spiral indicates English, the blue spiral indicates Old Norse. Atlamal The Lay of Harbarth Alvissmal Helgi Hunding Slayer I ... The Lay of Svipdag also Fjosvith and Groagaldr The Spell of Groa The Lay of Helgi Hjorvarthsson The Lay of Grotti The Profecy of Gripir ... Imagika Web Design
The Story Of The Heath-Slayings Originally written in Icelandic (Old norse) sometime in the 12th Century A.D. Author unknown. http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/OMACL/Heitharviga/
Extractions: CONTENTS SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY: RECOMMENDED READING Anonymous: "Saga of Grettir the Strong" (Translation: G.A. Hight, London, 1914; released as Online Medieval and Classical Library E-Text #9, 1995) Web version at the following URL: http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/OMACL/Grettir/ Anonymous: "The Story of the Ere-Dwellers" Anonymous: "Laxdaela Saga" (Translation: Muriel Press; The Temple Classics, London, 1899; released as Online Medieval and Classical Library E-text #32, 1997). Web version at the following URL: http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/OMACL/Laxdaela/ Anonymous: "Life and Death of Cormac the Skald" Anonymous: "The Story of Burnt Njal" (Translation: George W. DaSent, London, 1861; released as Online Medieval and Classical Library E-text #11, 1995). Web version at the following URL: http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/OMACL/Njal/
Sif Poem Poetry for the norse Goddess Sif. Written by Ann Groa Sheffield, Medoburg Kindred. http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/5595/poetry/sif.html
Extractions: Rowan's strength is Thor's salvation; Berries red are witches' bale; Blossoms white give gentle blessing; Rowan fair will never fail. Her son is the glory of starlight in winter; Her daughter is might that wisdom demands; Brighter she shines than sheaves in the sunlight; Power and holiness flow from her hands. Rowan's strength is Thor's salvation; Berries red are witches' bale; Blossoms white give gentle blessing; Rowan fair will never fail. Hail to the Lady, the Light of the summer; Hail to the Rowan, holy and fair; Hail to the Goddess who hallows the harvest, Beautiful Sif with the sun in her hair. Written by Ann Groa Sheffield, Medoburg Kindred. (First published in Lina
