Picture stone Limestone Picture stones are almost exclusively found on Gotland and show mytho-logical scenes. Smiss, När, Gotland, Sweden. SHM 11521
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While not thought of as philosophers, the Norse had a unique outlook on life and the world which is vividly represented by their symbols.
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Descriptions and questions on the nine worlds of Norse mythology.
Nerthus (Hertha) is Mother Earth and a Goddess of the Sea and of Rivers. The "Mother Earth" worshipped by the North Sea Germans, according to the Roman historian Tacitus (writing in the first century of the Christian era). Her worship included the springtime procession of a wagon in which her image was kept, which ended on a holy island. The ancient people of the Norse had close ties with the Earth, and it’s seasons. Their lives circled around the seasons as much as the seasons circle around the year. The changing seasons affected not only the weather but also the day to day survival of the Norse. It dictated what they ate, where they lived and how they lived. And this is just a snippet of what can be found in, 'Who Are Your Divine Friends?'. Correspondences: Altar: outside upon cloth place pots of Earth in which has been drawn the runes Feoh, and Berkana, and Jera, and seeds to be planted, and a wooden tray of small cakes marked with the runes Sigil, and Tyr, and Ansuz, and a horn of mead, and a pitcher of rain or snow water Color: brown, green, blue Day: Monday Incense: jasmine, juniper, lotus Offerings: planting seeds, doing something to clean the earth or air. Plant: birch, fir, hawthorn, loosestrife, mint, mugwort, rose, willow Pronunciation: 'Nearth-os' (Nerthus) Rulership: fertility, groves, peace, purification, sea, Spring, wealth, witchcraft Runes: Berkana, Dagaz, Ehwaz, Laguz, Raidho, Wunjo Stone: copper, crystal, quartz, smoky topaz Symbol: groves, sea, earth, water Nerthus I am the springtime, young and yet old. I am of mountains, mighty and cold. I am the fertile fields and the scum. I´m the eternal Die and Become. I am as gentle as I can be wild. I am the mother, and you are my child. ~ Michaela Macha Hail Nerthus Hail Nerthus, Hail the dirt teeming with life. Hail the bog, life’s ancient terminus. Hail the pig, the fowl, the cow and all animals and growing things that feel the gift of Your blessing. May we be inspired, Great Goddess. May we be inspired in our devotion to You, today and every day. Hail, Nerthus. ~ Galina Krasskova Goddess of Earth Goddess of Earth's gracious gifts. Bounties that tease in blessed bloom. Nerthus do stay and sever the sorrow. For joy frames fertile fields and harks health hale and hallow. ~ Salena Levy A Harvest-Time Prayer to Nerthus Fruitful Mother, Devouring Mother I hail You. Eldest of all, Veiled and Mighty I sing Your praise. Terrifying and trembling, awash in adoration, I will lay my treasures before You. With head bowed low upon the earth that is Your gift (and our obligation), I whisper my prayers Thinking of You and of Your holy groves. You sent Your family forth, gifting the world of man with the arts of civilization. These things You and Yours have given. These things we have received: The skill of drawing sustenance from the sea The skill of tilling the soil Of planting of bringing forth crops the gift of the harvest The crafts of the earth and clay: of throwing a pot and working a kiln Of building Of reading the weather The yoking of animals Stewardship of the land Burial of the dead The merit of sacrifice The terror of mystery For these things, we are grateful. For these things we shall always remember: Prayers to You, oh Nerthus, Ancient and wise. Prayers to the Mother. Be Thou always honored. ~ Kira R In addition to having influence over fertility, she holds other divine offices that are not stated by Tacitus. Beyond Tacitus, we have archeological evidence of bog contents including bent iron weapons, grand strings of amber, domestic animals, and human sacrifices; that some scholars believe are consistent with what we know of Nerthus’ worship. In surviving Anglo-Saxon writings, there is a ritual of blessing the fields prior to plowing and planting. During Charming of the Plough, which usually occurs around Imbloc, a customary activity is turning the soil, mixing it with an offering of milk, flower, and water. Even if you don’t have a garden, turn a little dirt near your apartment or home and leave a similar gift. This action rejoices in Nerthus’s awakening and draws the Goddess’s peace and prosperity to your residence. Take a little of that same blessing with you, just collect a bit of the soil-milk mixture in a container and put it wherever you need peace or prosperity the most. She can also be befriended by providing aid to farmers and cleaning up the Earth. April Charming of the Plow Divine Friends Earth Day Earth is Home Earth is Our Home Jord Mother Mother Goddess Nerthus Who are your Divine Friends?
The Valkyries were powerful female beings who worked as warriors of Odin to collect slain fighters in preparation for Ragnarok.
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Before there was the Flash, there was Hermod the Nimble, the fastest god in mythology. While speed may be his power, his legacy is as a character that bridges ancient and modern myth as a superhero.
The draugr, also called draug, dréag, draugar; draugur, dreygur, or draugen, is an undead creature from Norse mythology. The Old Norse meanings of the word are revenant, undead man, and ghost. Draugar live in their graves, often guarding treasure buried with them in their burial mound. They are reanimated corpses - unlike ghosts, they have a corporeal body with similar, physical abilities as possessed in life. One of the best-known draugr is Glámr, who is defeated by the hero in Grettis saga. Af
“Nerthus’ themes are spring, cycles, health, energy, peace and prosperity. Her symbols are fire, chariots and soil. This Germanic earth Goddess welcomes the season with Her presence. …
Every culture has its sky deity or old man of the heavens. The ancient Greeks had Zeus. The Romans had Jupiter. For the Norse, Thor essentially played this role.
In the land of the Northern Europeans, the very first beings were the giants and giantesses. I call them the Jötunn folk for they come from the realm of Jötunheimr. One story that I find particular…
Viking culture has been all the rage in recent years.... The adventures of Ragnar, Lagertha and Björn Ironside inspired many to find out more about the meanings and stories behind Viking runes, symbols and emblems. Let's discover the meaning behind the most popular Viking Symbols what the symbols tattooed on men's bodies or transformed into a talisman mean and who knows maybe you'll even get a tattoo of one of these yourself. Like many ancient cultures Viking culture is no exception to having hidden meanings behind symbols, quite the contrary. And even if historians do not always agree that the Vikings tattooed their bodies with them, like so many traces of their lives and teachings, let us return together to the essential Viking symbols... Table of content Valknut - Odin's symbol The Horn of Odin Thor's hammer, Mjolnir The Vegvisir - Viking compas Helm of Awe - Aegishjalmr Gungnir, Odin's Spear Hugin & Munin, The Raven Yggdrasil - Tree of Life The Vikings runes - Futhark Svefnthorn Symbol Fenrir, The Giant Wolf Jormungandr, Norse Dragon/Snake Viking Wild Boar, Gullinbursti Bear, Berserker Symbol The web of Wyrd Dragon Longboat Viking Axe Triquetra, The Celtic Knot Sleipnir, 8-Legged Horse of Odin 1. Valknut, The Viking symbol of Odin Probably one of the most recognizable Viking symbol is the Valknut also know as
