Vikings in popular culture are often viewed as the brutes of the Dark Ages, robbing, raping and pillaging people and goods. However, an analysis of their personal lives shows a much different side. Family life was important to Norse men, and every proper, upstanding Viking aimed to marry and have…

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My 9-year-old son loves codes, history, and treasure hunts. This activity combines all three. When he got home from after school, I handed him a Viking Runes Encryption sheet and the first of six clues. Each clue contains facts about the life and times of Vikings as well as runes that required he decode them and a hint as to where to find the next clue. Our oldest son read the clue at the bottom of each card allowed, giving his 5-year-old brother an opportunity to get in on the action, and guess the location of the next clue. Clues lead them to our bathtub, my jewelry box, front door's deadbolt, refrigerator, games closet, and lastly our living room sofa. Click on the clue or encryption sheet to download my PDF free on Google Drive. In the end, my eldest had to use the small runes in the corner of each clue to identify the location of his prize (couch), which he acquired after reading a wonderful graphic novel history book. (Think comic book meets ancient history!) His prize was a punch card for free electronic (i.e. iPad or DS) minutes; our boys have to do chores to earn their time otherwise. Want to make your own decoding treasure hunt? Print the encryption sheet and use it as a guide! To get kids ready for this activity, give them a fun interactive novel (think choose-your-own-adventure). I don't think I've ever seen our oldest son get so excited over a book before. He LOVED this! My sons had so much fun with this activity and our oldest really liked the books I paired with it. After we were done, my oldest boy even wrote me a note using the Runic Alphabet that when decoded revealed "I love you."

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Naval Reinforcements from the exhibition at Trinity College, Dublin, created by Cartoon Saloon. Greg Denieffe writes: Ireland is now in the decade of centenaries, which is a programme of commemorations relating to the significant events in Irish history that took place between 1912 and 1922. Arguably, a more significant commemoration took place last weekend; that of the Battle of Clontarf which took place 1,000 years ago today, on 23 April 1014. The Battle of Clontarf was a battle between the forces of Brian Boru, High King of Ireland, and an alliance of the forces of Sigtrygg Silkbeard, king of Viking Dublin; Máel Mórda mac Murchada, the king of Leinster; and a Viking contingent led by Sigurd, Earl of Orkney; and Brodir of the Isle of Man. It lasted from sunrise to sunset, and ended in a rout of the Viking and Leinster forces. Over 10,000 people were killed in a single day and after the battle the Vikings of Dublin were reduced to a secondary power. Brian was killed in his tent after the battle. The beauty of having a mission statement that states: This blog covers all aspects of the rich history of rowing, as a sport, culture phenomena, a life style, and a necessary element to keep your wit and stay sane, is that even the faintest link to rowing allows the HTBS elves to indulge themselves. Here’s the rub, Brian Boru may have died 800 years before rowing as we know it began to be documented (Rowing at Westminster from 1813 to 1883) but there is a link that permits your scribe to indulge himself, again! Brian Boru Esqr. proclaim’d the winner of the Boat-race for a Cow. London. Published by Jones & Co. March 30, 1822. Courtesy of the River & Rowing Museum (Thomas E. Weil Collection). Thanks to Thomas E. Weil, this engraving was brought to my attention at the first Rowing History Forum in England, which was held at the River & Rowing Museum in 2007. It appeared in the catalogue accompanying the 2005 exhibition Beauty and the Boats – art & artistry in early British rowing - illustrated from the Thomas E. Weil collection. Tom expressed his desire to learn more about Irish rowing (other than Brian Boru). Personally, I think he learned all he needs to know at Dublin Metropolitan Regatta in 1970, where he raced in the Yale University’s four before sampling Dublin’s finest tipple. Yale’s lightweights with TEW at bow raced in Ireland in 1970. The exhibition catalogue notes read: One of a series of caricatures of Mr. Boru (the principal character in Pierce Egan’s ‘The Real Life in Ireland’ (1821), named after that country’s legendary first king), this image lampoons the practice of the time of awarding wherries to the winners of boat races. That wherries were big, heavy, and of little use to anyone but a waterman, may have inspired this satirist to suggest a cow as a prize of comparable bulk and higher utility. Pierce Egan was born in 1772 in or around London to Irish parents. He established himself as a leading reporter of sporting events (mainly prize-fights and horse-races). He is more famous for his work Real Life in London but surprisingly, it is in his Real Life in Ireland that you will find his ‘rowing’ cartoon. This was republished in 1904 as Real Life in Ireland by a Real Paddy and a download of this version is available to purchase here. Not a real Viking – No 2 daughter photographed at the RRM last Saturday. As the 23 April 1014 fell on a Good Friday, the bulk of the commemorations and re-enactments took place last Friday with 40,000 people attending the Dublin event. There is a handy interactive map of the battle in The Irish Times article "How the Battle of Clontarf unfolded". Not been able to attend the event in Dublin did not deter us from staging our own re-enactment in the River and Rowing Museum on a family visit to Henley last Saturday.

Odin est le Dieu principal de la Mythologie Nordique & Viking, de la religion germanique sous le nom de Wotan. Le père tout-puissant des Dieux, créateur des hommes et le maître d’Asgard, ainsi que de l'univers tout entier. Il a engendré Ask et Embla, les deux premiers êtres humains, après avoir fait le monde (l'univers) actuel, dans la défaite des géants primordiaux. Après avoir fait la création et de multiples batailles et guerres pour la naissance de l'univers et de ces habitant, le Père de Tout fut à la recherche du savoir, de la connaissance et de la sagesse de toute chose. Odin : L'histoire de ses pouvoirs magiques révélés Odin et l'oeil unique Odin voulait acquérir la sagesse mystique la plus parfaite digne du Dieu des Dieux. Il se rendit auprès du puits dont l'eau donne cette connaissance parfaite. Mais ce puits est gardé par la tête du géant primordial Mimir. Mimir consentit à lui laisser boire de l'eau à condition qu'Odin accepte de sacrifier un de ses deux yeux (l’œil gauche). Odin s'arracha son œil et le jeta dans le puits, but de l'eau-de-vie et accéda ainsi à la sagesse cachée du monde. L'origine de la puissance du Dieu Odin Odin et devenu le grand-maître de la connaissance et des secrets de l'univers tout entier, cependant, il ne fut pas satisfait de ces résultats, et savait par sa grande connaissance qu'il n'est pas encore le maître de la sagesse mystique la plus parfaite. Une sagesse que même le géant primordial de la connaissance, le grand Mimir ignore. Le Dieu Odin se rendit alors chez la grande Völva, celle qui fut à l'origine de la Völuspá (prophétie ou dit de la voyante), le texte religieux de l'Asatru où l'histoire de l'univers fut écrite par la Völva de ces débuts jusqu'à la fin prophétique. Pour qu'Odin soit le digne maître de la sagesse mystique la plus parfaite, celui-ci devra faire un rituel que seul un véritable Dieu pourra accomplir. Cet rite que même la Völva de la Völuspá ne pouvait accomplir, c'est pour cela que sa propre connaissance est limité à la seule histoire de l'univers. Pour devenir le maître de cette sagesse et connaissance parfaite, Odin devra se sacrifier spirituellement pour mettre fin à ses propres limites. Le Sacrifice d'Odin Le tout-puissant Dieu Odin s’est donc sacrifié spirituellement en se transperçant mortellement avec sa propre lance Gungnir sur laquelle il est resté accroché neuf jours et neuf nuits à Yggdrasill, l'arbre monde cosmique. Les runes, le savoir, les secrets de l'univers, les sagesses, les connaissances et enfin la connaissance parfaite de l'univers digne du Dieu des Dieux lui sont donnés, ainsi grâce à cela le Dieu Odin ressuscita du royaume des morts (le helheim) en utilisant ces runes. Il termina son apprentissage aux côtés de la Déesse Freyja, celle-ci lui donna la pratique du Seid, la magie la plus puissance de tout l'univers. Ensuite, Odin demanda aux nains de lui faire un trône selon ses plans (le trône Hlidskjalf), ce trône lui permet de regarder les neuf mondes et alors de tout connaître sur les humains et les habitants de l'univers. Grâce aussi à ces deux corbeaux, Hugin (la pensée) et Munin (la mémoire), le Dieu Odin n'ignore plus rien.

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We know that for everything good that God puts forth on the earth and in the heavens, the Enemy has a counterfeit to entice and deceive God's people. We see the symbolism of various gods in our everyday life, that have become normal and routine, but the spiritual nature of these symbols, and the ungodly element that created them is still at their core. So, when we promote this symbolism through what we allow into our homes and lives, we are in essence promoting the Enemy, and giving him status above anything Godly that we have. This is a simple comparison of the Roman/Greek gods that were hindrances to God's people all throughout Scripture, and continues to do the same today. Apollo/Apollo god of music, poetry, art, oracles, archery, plague, medicine, the sun, light and knowledge symbols lyre, laurel wreath, python, raven, bow and arrows Scriptural equivalent Lucifer/Satan Scriptural attributes a god who could bring ill-health and deadly plague, dominion over colonists (ancient colonists: city-states founded from a mother-city (its "metropolis"), patron defender of herds and flocks, director of their choir, patron god of music and poetry chapter/verse Isaiah 14/Ezek 28/Job 1&2 Bacchus, Liber/Dionysus god of the grape harvest, wine making, wine, ritual madness, religious ecstasy, fertility and theatre. symbols thyrsus ( a wand or staff of giant fennel covered with ivy vines and leaves, sometimes wound with taeniae(ribbon or headband) and always topped with a pine cone), grapevine, leopard skin, panther,cheetah Scriptural equivalent Yeshua HaMashiach Scriptural attributes only god to have a mortal mother; a dying-and-rising god refers to a deity which returns, is resurrected or is reborn, i.e. death-rebirth-deity Ceres/Demeter goddess of agriculture, fertility, sacred law and the harvest, and the cycle of life and death symbols cornucopia, wheat, torch, bread Scriptural equivalent Moses Scriptural attributes divine order, unwritten law; “Law Bringer" Caelus/Uranus primordial god of the sky symbols none Scriptural equivalent fallen angels / watchers / prince of the power of the air Scriptural attributes Uranus was a parent of the first generation of Titans (giants/Nephilim), and the ancestors of most of the Greek gods. Represents the earth, sky and Styx/Hades (hell) chapter/verse Gen 10:8-10, Eph 2:2 Cupid/Eros god of sexual desire and attraction, god of romantic love (emphasis on roman) symbols bow, arrows, candles, hearts, cupids, wings and kisses/adult male who embodies sexual power Scriptural equivalent the actions of fallen angels Scriptural attributes mischievous interventions in the affairs of gods and mortals cause bonds of love to form, often illicitly chapter/verse Gen 6:2,4 Diana/Artemis (mentioned in Acts 19:35) goddess of the hunt, forests and hills, the moon, archery symbols bow, arrows, stags, hunting dog and moon Scriptural equivalent Mary, mother of Jesus/the Hebrew people as a whole Scriptural attributes Hellenic goddess of the hunt, wild animals, wilderness, childbirth, virginity and protector of young girls, bringing and relieving disease in women; she often was depicted as a huntress carrying a bow and arrows. The deer and the cypress were sacred to her; aided childbirth. Worshiped as Mother Nature. chapter/verse Luke 1 Hercules/Heracles god of heroes, sports, athletes, health, agriculture, fertility, trade, oracles and divine protector of mankind, gatekeeper of Olympus (heaven/garden of Eden) symbols Club, Nemean Lion (a vicious monster in Greek mythology, could not be killed with mortals' weapons) bow and arrows Scriptural equivalent King David Scriptural attributes greatest of the Greek heroes, a paragon of masculinity, extraordinary strength, courage, ingenuity, and sexual prowess with both males and females; used his wits on several occasions when his strength did not suffice, such as when laboring for the king, wrestling the giant, or tricking Atlas into taking the sky back onto his shoulders; regarded as a playful figure who used games to relax from his labors and played a great deal with children. By conquering dangerous archaic forces he is said to have "made the world safe for mankind" and to be its benefactor chapter/verse:1 Sam 18:25, 1 Sam 24:4, 1 Sam 17:49, 1 Sam 16:1, 1 Sam 13:14, 2 Sam 21:17, 2 Sam 11:2 Juno/Hera goddess of women, marriage, birth; queen of the gods, known as the matron goddess symbols pomegranate, peacock feather, diadem (a type of crown), cow, lily, lotus, cuckoo, panther, scepter, throne, lion Scriptural equivalent attribute of Yahweh, being Jealous Scriptural attributes known for her jealous and vengeful nature chapter/verse Ex 34:14 Jupiter/Zeus (mentioned in Acts 14:12-13, 19:35) god of the daytime sky, father of gods and men, god of the sky, lightning, thunder, law, order, justice symbols thunderbolt, eagle, bull, and oak Scriptural equivalent Elohim, creator, sovereignty Scriptural attributes the king of the gods, who oversaw the universe, king in heaven chapter/verse Acts 14:12-13, 19:35 Latona/Leto symbols none Scriptural equivalent Eve Scriptural attributes mother goddess; her name means lotus (the fruit that brings oblivion to those who eat it) remains a dim and benevolent matronly figure upon Olympus, her part already played chapter/verse Gen 3:6,12,17,20 Mars/Ares (mentioned in Acts 17:22) Greek god of war, represents the physical or violent and untamed aspect of war symbols spear, helmet, dog, chariot, boar, vulture, flaming torch Scriptural equivalent oppressor, taskmaster, slave master Scriptural attributes living in fear, under the oppressor, the enemy chapter/verse Ex 1:11 Mercury/Hermes god of transitions and boundaries; quick and cunning, and moves freely between the worlds of the mortal and divine, as emissary and messenger; intercessor between mortals and the divine, and conductor of souls into the afterlife; protector and patron of travelers, herdsmen, thieves, orators and wit, literature and poets, athletics and sports, invention and trade symbols talaria (winged sandals), caduceus (a staff was also borne by heralds), tortoise, lyre, rooster Scriptural equivalent The Holy Spirit Scriptural attributes gifts of the Holy Spirit chapter/verse Hebrews 2:4 Neptune/Poseidon god of the sea, earthquakes, storms, and horses; name literally means Husband/Lord of the Earth; king of the underworld symbols trident, fish, dolphin, horse and bull Scriptural equivalent the god Dagon Scriptural attributes worshippers of other gods chapter/verse 1 Sam 5:5 Zeph 1:9 Minerva/Athena goddess of wisdom symbols owls, olive trees, snakes, aegis (an animal skin or shield), armor, helmets, spears, gorgoneion (a pendant showing Gorgon’s head/the use of magic against evil) Scriptural equivalent wicca, white witchery Scriptural attributes diviners chapter/verse 1 Sam 28:7, Acts 16:16 Pluto/Hades king of the underworld, god of the dead and riches symbols cerberus (a multi-headed dog, or hell hound) drinking horn, scepter, cypress, narcissus, key Scriptural equivalent Abaddon/Apollyon Scriptural attributes angel of the Abyss chapter/verse Rev. 1:18, 9:11 Proserpina/Persephone goddess of vegetation, queen of the underworld, carries into effect the curses of men upon the souls of the dead symbols pomegranate, bats Scriptural equivalent the curses of God Scriptural attributes the delivery of the curses on those that don’t follow God chapter/verse Deuteronomy 28:15-60 Saturn/Cronus the leader and the youngest of the first generation of Titans symbols sickle, scythe & harp Scriptural equivalent the Nephilim Scriptural attributes the result of the union between the sons of God & the sons of men chapter/verse Gen 6:2,4 Venus/Aphrodite goddess of love, beauty and sexuality; love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation symbols dolphin, rose, scallop shell, myrtle, dove, sparrow, girdle, mirror, and swan Scriptural equivalent ritual temple prostitution Scriptural attributes the nation of Israel succumbing to these practices chapter/verse Hosea 6:10, Micah 1:7 Vulcan/Hephaestus god of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges and the art of sculpture; made all the weapons of the gods symbols hammer, anvil, tongs, and/or quail Scriptural equivalent descendants of Cain, in particular Tubal-cain Scriptural attributes the use of these abilities and skills to wage war against God’s people chapter/verse Gen 4:22, 2 Kings 24:16

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