The Folcsida Ġerímbóc: Part 34

Wéodmónaþ, Weed Month

Sumor 5

“Augustus mónaþ on úre geþeóde ƿé nemnaþ weódmónaþ, for þon þe hí on þam mónðe mǽst geweaxaþ”
 
“"The month of Augustus we call the weed month in our language, for these grow most in this month”
 
~ Bede

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The Germanic Caste System & the Rígsþula

Part 7

The Freeman (OE Ċeorl) was the second caste created. Ríg (Háma) laid between Ealdfæder and Ealdmóder (ON Afi & Amma), and nine months later they bore a son. These are the economic class; farmers, skilled labourers & shop owners. A Freeman is free to swear their allegiance to a lord of their choice, and are best described as competent, normal people. The most successful would own Þéows and could become wealthier than some Nobles. They were not owned by anyone, and would have greater rights (and also greater responsibilities) than the Þéows. They would make up the bulk of those that attended a Thing (OE Folcġemót, later the Witenaġemót).

As with Thrall, Churl had many children whose names translated to; “Hero, “Thane” “Smith” “Farmer,” “Lady” “Bride” “Maid” “Slender,” again to name but a few.

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The Folcsida Ġerímbóc: Part 35

Wéodmónaþ, Weed Month

Sumor 5

Fyðerling Tælmearc, Quarter Date
Wéodmónaþ 17, 2023
August 7, 2023

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The Germanic Caste System & the Rígsþula

Part 8

As above, what does a modern Freeman look like today? Those that have the means to own their own property; skilled labourers, supervisors & mid-level management. Successful small business owners would fall under this category. The closest equivalent to todays Class system would be the modern Middle Class, not nobility, not staggeringly wealthy, but competent people earning a decent (or very good) living. From amongst this Caste can arise great men and women as can be seen in a few of the children of Churl (Hero & Lady).

The majority of people who have been drawn into Heathen circles probably fall into this category, and like the þéow there is no shame in this. They are the backbone of any stable society.

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No full on Aryanism, but the romanticism and interest in ancient Germanic culture started in the 1800s with nationalism.

And also there was also pan-Germanism. Which even had support from outside of Germany.

Bjørnstjerne Martinius Bjørnson, who wrote the lyrics for the Norwegian national anthem, proclaimed in 1901:

“I'm a Pan-Germanist, I'm a Teuton and the greatest dream of my life is for the South Germanic peoples and the North Germanic peoples and their brothers in diaspora to unite in a fellow confederation.”

The poster in the picture is from the 19th century.

It says in German: “United Germanic state of Europe”.

Your ancestors were better people than we are today as a society. They were more in touch with nature and the Gods, they had complex languages, spiritual wisdom, proverbial philosophy, and tripartite societal structures that were dharmic in alignment.
They had stronger bodies, minds, and will. They had a tribal/national cultural identity which both unified them but was also based in deeper cultural expression and even occult spirituality.
They founded nations, hordes, empires, mysteries, temples/churches, schools of thought, fighting styles, arts, farming.
Never dismiss the greatness of your ancestors. No matter who you are.
And anyone who tell you to is trying to brainwash you, enforce the removal of old heritage and if not pushing genocide is trying to enslave you. No matter who you are.
I am proud of my ancestors and strive to honor them daily. Do you?

The human being exists and acts only as a member of the sib, not as an independent individual. The importance of the sib is reflected in manifold acts of vengeance in the old sagas and epics, where it is not the specific individual that is sought out for revenge, but any member of that sib. The individual gains identity by belonging to the sib, everything on the outside is considered hostile. Not only is membership in the sib the fundamental requirement for legitimate existence in Germanic society, but to be excluded is equivalent to death. The significance of the sib as a source of protection, peace, and rightful existence transcends the visible world, and by a unifying principle the sib includes the dead and the unborn.

P. Augustyn The Semiotics of Fate, Death, and the Soul in Germanic Culture: The Christianization of Old Saxon

The Germanic Caste System & the Rígsþula

Part 9

“25.
Thus he tarried three nights together;
then on he strode in the middle of the road
while thrice three moons were gliding by.

26.
Then a boy had Mother; she swathed him in silk,
and with water sprinkled him; called him Earl.
Light were his locks, and fair his cheeks,
flashing his eyes like a serpent's shone.”

Finally the Nobles (OE Eorl) was created. Rig (Háma) laid in between Fæder and Móder (ON Faðir & Móðir) and nine months later they bore a son. These are the leaders, priests & warriors in society; Kings, Chieftains & Nobles. The Nobilities primary duties were to protect the lands and Freemen under their control and to ensure the religious rites were performed.

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The Folcsida Ġerímbóc: Part 36

Háliġmónaþ, Holy Month

Sumor 6

“… in our language holy month, because our ancestors, when they were heathen, sacrificed to their idols in that month”
 
~ Bede
 
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The Germanic Caste System & the Rígsþula

Part 10

This son alone Háma would return later in life and claim as his own son;

“28.
Forth from the thicket came Rig a-striding,
Rig a-striding, and taught him runes,
his own name gave him, -- as son he claimed him,
and bade him hold the ancestral fields, --
the ancestral fields -- and the ancient home.”

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The Sacred Stew-Season 2 Episode 5

The Anglo Saxon Tradition And Our Pan-Germanic Faith

James and Anthony sit down with Folcweard Lárġyfa to discuss the Anglo Saxon tradition within the context of a broader pan-Germanic faith. We tackle everything from reconstruction, gods, belief differences, elves, calendar systems and much more. Join us as we speak with author, researcher and devoted heathen Folcweard Lárġyfa as we take a deep dive into Germanic theology and the Anglo Saxon tradition.

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The Germanic Caste System & the Rígsþula

Part 11

Háma would teach this son alone the Runes. This can be seen in two ways, first that he taught him how to write with the runic script, and secondly that Háma taught his son secret knowledge. With this Eorl went on to conquer 18 halls and rule over them well. It also demonstrates a link to esoteric knowledge (usually held by a priesthood) and this caste.

Eorl would have many children too, including “Heir” “Successor” “Kinsmen” and most importantly of all “Kon” the Kingly, who Rig would make the first King.

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Wynterfylleþ 2022 is Here

Béoþ ġesunde fellow Folcsidisċmenn & Heathens. Today, the Hærfest Emnyht, or Autumn Equinox of 2022 is the beginning of Wynterfylleþ, the start of Wynter and Folcsida New Year’s Day. May you all have a blessed New Year. Reflect on the last year and rejoice in your accomplishments, while looking ahead at the opportunities and possibilities that lie ahead. May fate have looked kindly upon you and the gods show favor. Wynternyht is soon approaching. May our minds begin preparing for this time of holy celebration.

*posted below is the Wynterfylleþ ġerímbóc and tomorrow, we’ll resume going through the year before delving into our sacred observances. Before one can live our faith, he or she must know our faith.

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The Folcsida Ġerímbóc: Part 37

Háliġmónaþ, Holy Month

Sumor 6

Húsfyrm, House Festivities
Háliġmónaþ 9, 2023
August 30, 2023

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The Germanic Caste System & the Rígsþula

Part 12

Now you will be asking “what does a modern Noble look like today?” Sadly our ruling classes today are dominated by corrupt liars. Few examples embody even a shred of Nobility, to the point that it would be insulting to our forefathers to mention them in the same breath as the likes of King Redbad of Frisia, Haakon Jarl of Norway, Chief Widukind of the Saxons or King Rædwald of East Anglia. These great Heathen Lords & Kings should be the prime example for the leaders of the Heathen revival.

My summary and analysis of the new Anglo-Saxon DNA paper is about to go live!
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They have convincingly identified the exact source populations for the Anglo-Saxon migrations (CNEs = northern Germans and Danish)

"Among the continental medieval groups analysed, sites from both northern Germany and Denmark are indeed indistinguishable from England Early EMA CNE individuals...Consistently, England EMA CNE and medieval individuals from Lower Saxony exhibit almost identical genetic affinities and ancestry components, possess the highest level of genetic similarity and are symmetrically related to most ancient and modern populations. Together, this suggests that they are likely derived from the same source population."

Despite the Sutton Hoo and Snape burials and goods therein being distinctly Swedish-like (especially the helmet), the source populations of the Anglo-Saxons were only about 5% from Sweden/Norway, with the other 95% being Danish/German. However the Sweden/Norway component goes up to 30% in the Viking age

As I said recently, there is also French DNA in the English. The Nordic-Germanic ancestry of the Anglo-Saxons is distributed in the same pattern as the Iron Age French ancestry. In other words, the more Anglo-Saxon you are, the more French you are likely to be as well. Simply due to the fact that both populations entered the island from the East.

Edit. While the French ancestry first appeared at the same time as the Anglo-Saxons it was not accompanied by new male haplogroups like the Germanic migration was. Also French ancestry doesn't arrive all in the migration era like AS, rather it trickles in right up to the Middle Ages.