The Anglo-Saxon Sċop and Norse Skald were the storytellers & keepers of culture, folk-history, and godly lore.
Skalds were highly-honored, and feared, in their ability to compose poetry about people; a poem could help or hurt one’s reputation. When a Skald praised their lords, they were well-rewarded. They were folk’s teachers, historians, advisors, & musicians. From a Skald, children learned their history, literature, and religion.
Sċops were Anglo-Saxon minstrels who, like the Skald, were teachers, historians, advisors, & musicians; teaching the history, literature, and religion of their folk.
The Old English poem ‘Ƿidsið’ (Widsith) is a biography of a Sċop; giving us an idea of the Sċop’s status and role within society, as it surveys the folk, kings, and heroes of the Northern European Heroic Age.
Interestingly, the poem refers to a group of people called the Wicinga cynn, which may be the earliest mention of the word, ‘Viking’ (lines 47, 59, 80).
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Skalds were highly-honored, and feared, in their ability to compose poetry about people; a poem could help or hurt one’s reputation. When a Skald praised their lords, they were well-rewarded. They were folk’s teachers, historians, advisors, & musicians. From a Skald, children learned their history, literature, and religion.
Sċops were Anglo-Saxon minstrels who, like the Skald, were teachers, historians, advisors, & musicians; teaching the history, literature, and religion of their folk.
The Old English poem ‘Ƿidsið’ (Widsith) is a biography of a Sċop; giving us an idea of the Sċop’s status and role within society, as it surveys the folk, kings, and heroes of the Northern European Heroic Age.
Interestingly, the poem refers to a group of people called the Wicinga cynn, which may be the earliest mention of the word, ‘Viking’ (lines 47, 59, 80).
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OE Sċop/Sċeop - poet
ON Skop - humor, jest; mockery, ridicule
We have the word, forsċéoppan, which means to re-create, transform, or deform, which in essence, is what a poet does with his words. Like the ON mockery & ridicule & the OE deform, this might be related to the art of flyting, the ancient Germanic poetic contest of insults. Another thought, the root Sċéoppan, to create, is possibly related to (ġe)sċeap, which not only can mean shape, creation, or ‘creature’, but also decree, fate, or destiny. Are not the Norns the weavers (shapers) of fate? Involved in our creation; how we’re shaped? Maybe the Sċop’s function was seen as a Norn-like role, weaving words within the courts, shaping the lives of those he directed his words toward?
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ON Skop - humor, jest; mockery, ridicule
We have the word, forsċéoppan, which means to re-create, transform, or deform, which in essence, is what a poet does with his words. Like the ON mockery & ridicule & the OE deform, this might be related to the art of flyting, the ancient Germanic poetic contest of insults. Another thought, the root Sċéoppan, to create, is possibly related to (ġe)sċeap, which not only can mean shape, creation, or ‘creature’, but also decree, fate, or destiny. Are not the Norns the weavers (shapers) of fate? Involved in our creation; how we’re shaped? Maybe the Sċop’s function was seen as a Norn-like role, weaving words within the courts, shaping the lives of those he directed his words toward?
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Why do we believe what we believe?
How important is our Faith to us?
Within each of us, we have that spark, that passion to be a part of something greater than us. Something that stretches back thousands of years.
The ancestral blood memory.
We are building great things so that we may pass on a legacy of greatness to our descendants.
This is what our folk faith is all about!
I challenge all of you to think on these things and live a life of value with steadfastness, honor, & integrity.
Live a life that leaves a legacy worth remembering.
Let us remember our oathes, for they are more than mere words.
Hail our forebears! Hail the Folk! Hail the gods!
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How important is our Faith to us?
Within each of us, we have that spark, that passion to be a part of something greater than us. Something that stretches back thousands of years.
The ancestral blood memory.
We are building great things so that we may pass on a legacy of greatness to our descendants.
This is what our folk faith is all about!
I challenge all of you to think on these things and live a life of value with steadfastness, honor, & integrity.
Live a life that leaves a legacy worth remembering.
Let us remember our oathes, for they are more than mere words.
Hail our forebears! Hail the Folk! Hail the gods!
thefrithstead.com
Strong families, rooted in their heritage, grounded in traditions, anchored in belief, bonded in love
The only way forward. Every other path futile.
Live not for yourself, but for those you hold dear. Find that which is worth dying for and you’ll find everything worth living for.
Belief • Kin • Folk
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The only way forward. Every other path futile.
Live not for yourself, but for those you hold dear. Find that which is worth dying for and you’ll find everything worth living for.
Belief • Kin • Folk
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Honor (Family)
Spiritual life is dependent upon certain ideas. Good breeding is a family treasure, marked from youth, stamped by traditions, determined by environment, and consequently not easily changed.
― Vilhelm Grønbech, The Culture of the Teutons: Volume 1
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Spiritual life is dependent upon certain ideas. Good breeding is a family treasure, marked from youth, stamped by traditions, determined by environment, and consequently not easily changed.
― Vilhelm Grønbech, The Culture of the Teutons: Volume 1
https://t.me/TheFrithstead
Missere is the Old English word meaning “Half-Year.” Bede stated that “The people of the ancient Angles . . They divided the whole year into two seasons, winter and summer, six months. . . assigning to summer, six remaining to winter.”
Looking at the Icelandic Misseri, the Misseri month begins in the latter part of the previous Gregorian month, and with Bede continuing, “Whence also they called the month in which the winter seasons began to be called Wintirfyllith, by an orderly name from winter and full moon, because, to wit, that winter should be allotted the beginning of the same month from the full moon of the same month…”, we can see parallels between the two systems.
Looking at late September, which is the beginning of the Misseri October, in converting the calendar from lunar-based to solar-based, i.e. bringing a greater sense of accuracy, the autumnal equinox marks the beginning of winter, though not neglecting the significance of the full moon, the Winternyht fyrm is placed on the first full moon after the equinox.
Now, Bede places Géol on December 25, which is a Christian reckoning, but a few days before, on the 21st, is the solstice, or midwinter, which is three months after the equinox. It is no coincidence that the Norse placed Jól three months after Winternights, or the start of Winter.
When juxtaposing Bede’s Reckoning of Time with the Icelandic Misseri, while factoring in all the shared commonalities between the Anglo-Saxons and Norse (geography, dna, linguistic closeness, etc.), the picture becomes clearer. Too many points of convergence to ignore.
The Anglo-Saxon Missere uses the Icelandic Misseri as it’s mathematical foundation, which is an accurate attested Heathen calendar, as we know that there aren’t enough Anglo-Saxon sources. Knowing also that calendars have changed throughout the centuries, so there’s no reason to believe that our ancestors, if they were able to stay Heathen, wouldn’t have continually evolved their calendrical systems. As folk of a living belief, we must strive to balance between the old ways and our ways.
Looking at the Icelandic Misseri, the Misseri month begins in the latter part of the previous Gregorian month, and with Bede continuing, “Whence also they called the month in which the winter seasons began to be called Wintirfyllith, by an orderly name from winter and full moon, because, to wit, that winter should be allotted the beginning of the same month from the full moon of the same month…”, we can see parallels between the two systems.
Looking at late September, which is the beginning of the Misseri October, in converting the calendar from lunar-based to solar-based, i.e. bringing a greater sense of accuracy, the autumnal equinox marks the beginning of winter, though not neglecting the significance of the full moon, the Winternyht fyrm is placed on the first full moon after the equinox.
Now, Bede places Géol on December 25, which is a Christian reckoning, but a few days before, on the 21st, is the solstice, or midwinter, which is three months after the equinox. It is no coincidence that the Norse placed Jól three months after Winternights, or the start of Winter.
When juxtaposing Bede’s Reckoning of Time with the Icelandic Misseri, while factoring in all the shared commonalities between the Anglo-Saxons and Norse (geography, dna, linguistic closeness, etc.), the picture becomes clearer. Too many points of convergence to ignore.
The Anglo-Saxon Missere uses the Icelandic Misseri as it’s mathematical foundation, which is an accurate attested Heathen calendar, as we know that there aren’t enough Anglo-Saxon sources. Knowing also that calendars have changed throughout the centuries, so there’s no reason to believe that our ancestors, if they were able to stay Heathen, wouldn’t have continually evolved their calendrical systems. As folk of a living belief, we must strive to balance between the old ways and our ways.
You’ll do well to remember the Helþing, where pronouncements of judgments are made over the dead.
Retain your morals and sense of honor; keep your integrity strong and Oaths sacred, for Wóden consecrates our binded words.
Honor manifests itself through manners. Rise above the degeneracy of this age and reclaim your Honor and Pride.
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Retain your morals and sense of honor; keep your integrity strong and Oaths sacred, for Wóden consecrates our binded words.
Honor manifests itself through manners. Rise above the degeneracy of this age and reclaim your Honor and Pride.
https://linktr.ee/TheFrithstead
I’ve taken a break from the videos to work on editing my upcoming “Trúnaðarbók: The Loyalty Writings” and the Anglo-Saxon calendar work, but new videos are soon to come. I have several lined up to work on.
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The Sacred Bear And Germanic Motifs Of Magic, Rites Of Passage and Rebirth
“The bear has always played an important part of the world for our folk. Its skins were used to show authority and rank, used for magical acts of traveling and controlling certain aspects of nature. It was seen as a mode of migrating the soul to different places and reincarnating dead warriors to join Odin at the Battle of Ragnarok. And although we may lack a lot of information about rituals surrounding the bear, it still holds a great power over the world, as its sinews are used as part of Gleipnir to restrain the destruction of Fenrir, the spawn of Loki. The bear offers protection to the folk and in this wolf age that we now live in, calling back the spirit of the bear in our traditions can give us strength, fertility and power against the forces of destruction.”
https://pnwkindreds.com/the-sacred-bear-and-germanic-motifs-of-magic-rites-of-passage-and-rebirth/
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“The bear has always played an important part of the world for our folk. Its skins were used to show authority and rank, used for magical acts of traveling and controlling certain aspects of nature. It was seen as a mode of migrating the soul to different places and reincarnating dead warriors to join Odin at the Battle of Ragnarok. And although we may lack a lot of information about rituals surrounding the bear, it still holds a great power over the world, as its sinews are used as part of Gleipnir to restrain the destruction of Fenrir, the spawn of Loki. The bear offers protection to the folk and in this wolf age that we now live in, calling back the spirit of the bear in our traditions can give us strength, fertility and power against the forces of destruction.”
https://pnwkindreds.com/the-sacred-bear-and-germanic-motifs-of-magic-rites-of-passage-and-rebirth/
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Forwarded from Folk Wisdom & Ways
"Tacitus noted in the 1st century that Germanic Celtic priests considered horses to understand the will of the gods more clearly than man and so could reveal divine secrets. The legendary horse was available for travel to other realms (e.g. the horse of Mannan MacLir could travel over land and water and between realms with equal ease)." (2)
“Horses are vehicles of journeying between worlds and hence communication with the dead." (1)
“Remember the cats, ravens, and other familiar spirits who are often the companions of witches in European folktales? These are fylgjur (pronounced “FILG-yur”) in the plural and fylgja (pronounced “FILG-ya”) in the singular. The fylgja is generally perceived in an animal form by those with second sight, although human fylgjur aren’t unheard-of. It’s an attendant spirit whose well-being is intimately tied to that of its owner – for example, if the fylgja dies, its owner dies, too. Its character and form are closely connected to the character of its owner; a person of noble birth might have a bear fylgja, a savage and violent person, a wolf, or a gluttonous person, a pig. In a sense, this helping spirit can be seen as the totem of a single person rather than of a group.
Fylgja literally translates as 'follower' but, as often as not, it’s depicted as traveling ahead of its owner, arriving at the intended destination before its owner or appearing in the dreams of someone who will meet the owner the following day. Intriguingly, the term is also applied to the afterbirth,but the connection is mysterious and unclear." (3)
"There are also hints that animals could be integral to the nature of the social person during life, and were thus particularly important at the time of death. Horses and other domestic animals could have been regarded as guardians, external souls of individuals and shaman's familiars. The term 'fylgja' found in Scandanavian tradition relates the concept that animals could be the fetches or 'souls' of individuals, equivalent to animal guardians. They are often seen in dreams and omens, and could include a wide variety of animals depending upon the personality of the deceased." (1)
"These ideas are taken to extremes with the idea that individuals could shape-shift into an animal form that represents an extension of the social person. Thus the bear heros of Scandinavian tradition not only have the attributes of bears, but in some stories can go into a trance in order to emerge in their bear form to fight in battle." (1)
(1)The Archaeology of Shamanism
edited by Neil Price; pg 204
(2)"The Horse in Myth and Legend – Selected Snipppets"
http://www.symbolic-horse.info/myth.htm
(3). Dan McCoy (author of the book, "The Love of Destiny, The Sacred and the Profane in Germanic Polytheism) from his blog: Norse Mythology for Smart People;
THE PARTS OF THE SELF; http://norse-mythology.org/concepts/the-parts-of-the-self/
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“Horses are vehicles of journeying between worlds and hence communication with the dead." (1)
“Remember the cats, ravens, and other familiar spirits who are often the companions of witches in European folktales? These are fylgjur (pronounced “FILG-yur”) in the plural and fylgja (pronounced “FILG-ya”) in the singular. The fylgja is generally perceived in an animal form by those with second sight, although human fylgjur aren’t unheard-of. It’s an attendant spirit whose well-being is intimately tied to that of its owner – for example, if the fylgja dies, its owner dies, too. Its character and form are closely connected to the character of its owner; a person of noble birth might have a bear fylgja, a savage and violent person, a wolf, or a gluttonous person, a pig. In a sense, this helping spirit can be seen as the totem of a single person rather than of a group.
Fylgja literally translates as 'follower' but, as often as not, it’s depicted as traveling ahead of its owner, arriving at the intended destination before its owner or appearing in the dreams of someone who will meet the owner the following day. Intriguingly, the term is also applied to the afterbirth,but the connection is mysterious and unclear." (3)
"There are also hints that animals could be integral to the nature of the social person during life, and were thus particularly important at the time of death. Horses and other domestic animals could have been regarded as guardians, external souls of individuals and shaman's familiars. The term 'fylgja' found in Scandanavian tradition relates the concept that animals could be the fetches or 'souls' of individuals, equivalent to animal guardians. They are often seen in dreams and omens, and could include a wide variety of animals depending upon the personality of the deceased." (1)
"These ideas are taken to extremes with the idea that individuals could shape-shift into an animal form that represents an extension of the social person. Thus the bear heros of Scandinavian tradition not only have the attributes of bears, but in some stories can go into a trance in order to emerge in their bear form to fight in battle." (1)
(1)The Archaeology of Shamanism
edited by Neil Price; pg 204
(2)"The Horse in Myth and Legend – Selected Snipppets"
http://www.symbolic-horse.info/myth.htm
(3). Dan McCoy (author of the book, "The Love of Destiny, The Sacred and the Profane in Germanic Polytheism) from his blog: Norse Mythology for Smart People;
THE PARTS OF THE SELF; http://norse-mythology.org/concepts/the-parts-of-the-self/
Photo source: noticiero:
Where is hedgehog? by corephoto1 via
http://arodean.tumblr.com/.../noticiero-where-is-hedgehog...
Norse Mythology for Smart People
The Self and Its Parts - Norse Mythology for Smart People
Today, we tend to think of the self as having two or three components: a body, a mind, and perhaps a soul. These few parts form a coherent single whole that can be clearly and cleanly separated from its environment, at least conceptually. The line that separates…
“The Old English word Ælfâdl contains the elements Ælf meaning elf and âdl meaning disease, infirmity or sickness and meant 'nightmare'. Did the elves bring nightmares in the same way Mares are thought to have? They are certainly thought to bring stitches and cramps and other sudden attacks of pain (Ælfsogoða) through their use of Ælfshot (Elf-shot) which were inviable arrows they shot at people and animals. Ælfsiden was a form of Elf Seidr which they used to hold influence over folk. The plant Nightshade with its poisonous red berries were also attributed to Elfish magic, earning the plant the name Ælfðone or Elf twine”
~ AEHTEMEN
Æhtemen’s post reminds me of the fickle nature of the Ylfas (Landwihtu & Húswihtu). Offending easily & oftentimes prefer solitude. The great nature artists. When offering, it’s best to not neglect. Notable Ylfas: Sibb, Wuldor, Edunne, Sól, Sunne, and Móna, but perhaps the most famous is Wéland,the greatest smith.
~ The Frithstead
~ AEHTEMEN
Æhtemen’s post reminds me of the fickle nature of the Ylfas (Landwihtu & Húswihtu). Offending easily & oftentimes prefer solitude. The great nature artists. When offering, it’s best to not neglect. Notable Ylfas: Sibb, Wuldor, Edunne, Sól, Sunne, and Móna, but perhaps the most famous is Wéland,the greatest smith.
~ The Frithstead
Be encouraged. Be empowered. Be strong. Stand up and hail the Doers. We are building culture one day at a time.
Forwarded from The Frithstead (Folcweard)
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Folcsidishman
He follows the Wodenic path, seeking knowledge of the gods, understanding of the holy law, & wisdom. He places high thew upon belief, honors bloodkin, & edifies his folk. We are the descendants of the gods & what we do today we leave to our children. He controls his emotions, steadies his thoughts, speaks carefully, & doesn’t offend easily. He should represent the gods & seek a life of uprightness, be truthful & true, value wisdom & godliness, be mettlesome when afraid, maintain selfdom without neglecting folkmindedness, be guestly & kind, unless given reason. He is forbearing & still, but ready to speak & do. A Folcsidishman is he who embraces his heritage & seeks to follow in the footsteps of his ancestors & stand upon the shoulders of those who’ve come before him. Our Fylġestran are watching. Be aware. When mistakes are made, learn from them & move on. Yesterday is gone & tomorrow is not guaranteed. We only have today. Rise up & seek greatness.
thefrithstead.com
He follows the Wodenic path, seeking knowledge of the gods, understanding of the holy law, & wisdom. He places high thew upon belief, honors bloodkin, & edifies his folk. We are the descendants of the gods & what we do today we leave to our children. He controls his emotions, steadies his thoughts, speaks carefully, & doesn’t offend easily. He should represent the gods & seek a life of uprightness, be truthful & true, value wisdom & godliness, be mettlesome when afraid, maintain selfdom without neglecting folkmindedness, be guestly & kind, unless given reason. He is forbearing & still, but ready to speak & do. A Folcsidishman is he who embraces his heritage & seeks to follow in the footsteps of his ancestors & stand upon the shoulders of those who’ve come before him. Our Fylġestran are watching. Be aware. When mistakes are made, learn from them & move on. Yesterday is gone & tomorrow is not guaranteed. We only have today. Rise up & seek greatness.
thefrithstead.com
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Forwarded from Mana of Moria (𝖇𝖆𝖗𝖔𝖓𝖊𝖘𝖘 ♡ᛋ)
Today we find ourselves in a precarious era. While many of the technological advancements we enjoy make our lives easier and more convenient, we have also sacrificed our relationship with many of the natural processes that must occur in order for us to not only survive, but to flourish. It could be argued that these advances have allowed us more time to enjoy life, since most of us no longer have to toil in forest and field to earn a day’s meal or a winter’s warmth, and we have free time to spend in any way that we choose. However studies repeatedly show that Western peoples are exceedingly unhappy with our existence and sense a great longing for something ‘else’, some unknown ‘other’ that cannot easily be articulated. A portion of our very souls has been lost, something that was at one time a tremendous part of our core being.
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In many ways, the grasp that Christianity once held on the Western mind is sloughing off, but in its place we see the dispiriting materialism which has taken root, a profane humanist rationalism which negates all that cannot be scientifically or physically quantified. Our ability to view traditional folklore from an “insider’s perspective” has been grossly impeded, and myth even more so. We’ve placed limitations on our own abilities to truly imagine - to be awed completely and totally by the greater mysteries of our world. The results of this compromise are plain for all to see. In sacrificing this part of ourselves to the gods of an industrial age we have lost a once profound and intimate relationship we shared with the natural - and supernatural - world.
Cody Dickerson, The Language of the Corpse: The Power of the Cadaver in Germanic and Icelandic Sorcery
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In many ways, the grasp that Christianity once held on the Western mind is sloughing off, but in its place we see the dispiriting materialism which has taken root, a profane humanist rationalism which negates all that cannot be scientifically or physically quantified. Our ability to view traditional folklore from an “insider’s perspective” has been grossly impeded, and myth even more so. We’ve placed limitations on our own abilities to truly imagine - to be awed completely and totally by the greater mysteries of our world. The results of this compromise are plain for all to see. In sacrificing this part of ourselves to the gods of an industrial age we have lost a once profound and intimate relationship we shared with the natural - and supernatural - world.
Cody Dickerson, The Language of the Corpse: The Power of the Cadaver in Germanic and Icelandic Sorcery
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Forwarded from The Fyrgen • ᚫᛚᚢ:ᚢᛚᚫ
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Hariwulfaz from The Sun Riders channel has potentially identified an ALU bindrune/cypher rune on the Karlino Ring. It's a sound conclusion in my opinion.
As some of you may know, I've done quite a bit of work on the ALU:ULA runic formula myself, basing my most recent Wolcensmen album and book largely on the principles I believe inherent to this runic sequence.
As some of you may know, I've done quite a bit of work on the ALU:ULA runic formula myself, basing my most recent Wolcensmen album and book largely on the principles I believe inherent to this runic sequence.
A re-post, but with an upcoming Béowulf video approaching, I thought it’s be good to give this a re-listen or if you haven’t heard this yet, enjoy!
https://youtu.be/SPyGQrO_ljI
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https://youtu.be/SPyGQrO_ljI
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ImperiumCast V: Beowulf (feat. John David Ebert)
Today we have special guest John David Ebert on for a timely discussion of the classic Anglo-Saxon epic, Beowulf. Imperium Press has just released an issue of this canonical text and you can get yourself a copy right here:
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