Viking mythology and all that goes with it - Page 92

Tyra · August 24th, 2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by reignofterror

Hopefully this question hasn't been asked before, but I'm looking for a good description and/or explanation of what different runes symbolize. I'm wondering if there is a good source to be trusted on the internet, or if anyone can recommend a trustworthy book.
I ask because my boyfriend is looking to have a custom coffee table with runes carved into it and his signed AA flag put into glass on the top of the table.

Thanks in advance.

I think Arild Hauge's page is one of the best. Try here: http://www.arild-hauge.com/efuthark.htm#24
Ther is a book called simply "Runes" by Bernard King that I like, too, but it might be difficult to find. In any case, Hauge's page is good and concise.

reignofterror · August 27th, 2011, 12:14 PM

Thanks.

Shadowalker · August 27th, 2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyra

Ther is a book called simply "Runes" by Bernard King that I like, too, but it might be difficult to find.

King's book was reprinted as "Elements of the Runes" by Element Press a couple years ago and would be a lot easier to find than the earlier printing. It is indeed a very good starting point.

Sleipnir · September 6th, 2011, 08:09 AM

Hey T...

fits him perfectly, thank you again!!!

Odenthrall · September 6th, 2011, 10:50 AM

SWEET!! That's got my 5 year old singing "Death in Fire" all beat!! Good job proud papa!

PowerBlade · September 7th, 2011, 02:06 PM

That's awesome Sleipnir, cute

Spanish_Lass · September 8th, 2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleipnir

Hey T...

fits him perfectly, thank you again!!!

Awwwwww *drool*

Brisantni · September 8th, 2011, 04:24 PM

Oh yes, so cute! And the fingers of his left hand...does he already try?

.... he does it well.

Tyra · September 12th, 2011, 08:26 PM

Awwww! I was starting to get worried it wouldn't get to you before the kid was a teenager...geez that shipping took forever (not the mail part, but the part before it left the warehouse). I'm glad it fits. Good on you for the article, too. Why don't you post the link here?!

Sleipnir · September 13th, 2011, 08:34 AM

http://odroerirjournal.com/?wpfb_dl=1

Brisantni · September 13th, 2011, 02:32 PM

Thanks. Which is your article?

Sleipnir · September 14th, 2011, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Brisantni

Thanks. Which is your article?

Groves and Sacred Spaces in Germanic and Scandinavian Heathenry. I am currently writing one for the next journal on heathen worship and have another one backed up after that on gifting.

Brisantni · September 16th, 2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleipnir

Groves and Sacred Spaces in Germanic and Scandinavian Heathenry. I am currently writing one for the next journal on heathen worship and have another one backed up after that on gifting.

Thanks! I hate my lousy English abilities, but I will fight.....

RainerTheGreyWolf · September 17th, 2011, 04:43 AM

So I ran a search and nothing popped up, but excuse me if this has already been asked. What are the 3 rings in Mjollnir? I got my own hammer finally and I noticed the 3 rings (at least i think they are) on it. Do they mean anything or is it just knotwork?

Tyra · September 19th, 2011, 02:21 PM

There are any number of symbols with rings included, and there are huge varieties of hammers, too. So, I guess it depends on what your Mjällner looks like... Picture?

RainerTheGreyWolf · September 19th, 2011, 05:06 PM

https://www.museumstorecompany.com/i...ucts/19686.jpg That one right there.

Tyra · September 20th, 2011, 07:22 PM

Oh, that's not three rings, though. The original is a knot work thingy that looks like a figure 8 with a circle over it, sort of. It's just there to be pretty.

pred470r · September 24th, 2011, 09:41 AM

I wonder if you guys can recommend me some good movies about viking culture/believes/lifestile/warfare/technology and basically everything that's related to vikings?

PowerBlade · September 24th, 2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by pred470r

I wonder if you guys can recommend me some good movies about viking culture/believes/lifestile/warfare/technology and basically everything that's related to vikings?

Unfortunately there are extremely few viking movies out there.. One worthy of mention is Valhalla Rising

gnoff · September 24th, 2011, 10:02 PM

Not sure about historical accuracy, but pretty good old movie is
"Korpen Flyger"
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087432/

Funny but as a comedy only:
Erik the Viking
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097289/

Tyra · September 25th, 2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gnoff

Not sure about historical accuracy, but pretty good old movie is
"Korpen Flyger"
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087432/

Funny but as a comedy only:
Erik the Viking
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097289/

Yeah, what Gnoff said. Korpen Flyger is called Return of the Barbarians in it's English language release. There is at least one follow-up to it, too. Beowulf and Grendel covers about 1/3 of the original Beowulf, but it's decent, because they've at least tried to be somewhat historically accurate. They used some equipment from some of the members of our group for it, so I know for a fact that at least some of the costumes etc. are accurate! LOL.
Erik the Viking is a must see, as is 13th Warrior, just for its sheer fucked upped ness. They're both funny, and really, about as Viking as Lord of the Rings, which is based much on Norse lore...

RainerTheGreyWolf · September 26th, 2011, 03:31 AM

Outlander was good fun. Not sure how accurate it was to period stuffs, but the idea of a space man landing in with vikings aside, it's a rather good flic.

September 27th, 2011, 07:09 PM

so wutz the whole story behind the new album surtur rising? how does the story go with godz n stuff?

gnoff · September 28th, 2011, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by DoubleEdgedSword

so wutz the whole story behind the new album surtur rising? how does the story go with godz n stuff?

Just watch and listen:

You Tube

RainerTheGreyWolf · September 30th, 2011, 04:56 AM

Random question, and I apologize if it's already been asked but search didn't bring it up, Nanna died from heart break at Baldr's pire yes? So... did she end up in Hel along side him?

September 6th, 2011, 08:09 AM	#2279 (permalink)
Sleipnir Thorsmadr Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 275	Hey T... fits him perfectly, thank you again!!! __________________ "Braver are many in word than in deed." Grettir's Saga c.4

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PowerBlade Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 6,568	That's awesome Sleipnir, cute __________________

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Tyra Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,828	Awwww! I was starting to get worried it wouldn't get to you before the kid was a teenager...geez that shipping took forever (not the mail part, but the part before it left the warehouse). I'm glad it fits. Good on you for the article, too. Why don't you post the link here?! __________________ I was born right the first time, no need to be born again.

September 13th, 2011, 08:34 AM	#2285 (permalink)
Sleipnir Thorsmadr Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 275	http://odroerirjournal.com/?wpfb_dl=1 __________________ "Braver are many in word than in deed." Grettir's Saga c.4

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Brisantni Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 608	Thanks. Which is your article? Last edited by Brisantni : September 13th, 2011 at 03:13 PM.

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reignofterror On The Road to Ruin Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 391	Thanks.

September 6th, 2011, 10:50 AM	#2280 (permalink)
Odenthrall Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 7	SWEET!! That's got my 5 year old singing "Death in Fire" all beat!! Good job proud papa!

September 8th, 2011, 04:24 PM	#2283 (permalink)
Brisantni Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 608	Oh yes, so cute! And the fingers of his left hand...does he already try? .... he does it well.

September 17th, 2011, 04:43 AM	#2289 (permalink)
RainerTheGreyWolf Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 17	So I ran a search and nothing popped up, but excuse me if this has already been asked. What are the 3 rings in Mjollnir? I got my own hammer finally and I noticed the 3 rings (at least i think they are) on it. Do they mean anything or is it just knotwork?

September 19th, 2011, 02:21 PM	#2290 (permalink)
Tyra Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,828	There are any number of symbols with rings included, and there are huge varieties of hammers, too. So, I guess it depends on what your Mjällner looks like... Picture? __________________ I was born right the first time, no need to be born again.

September 19th, 2011, 05:06 PM	#2291 (permalink)
RainerTheGreyWolf Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 17	https://www.museumstorecompany.com/i...ucts/19686.jpg That one right there.

September 20th, 2011, 07:22 PM	#2292 (permalink)
Tyra Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,828	Oh, that's not three rings, though. The original is a knot work thingy that looks like a figure 8 with a circle over it, sort of. It's just there to be pretty. __________________ I was born right the first time, no need to be born again.

September 24th, 2011, 09:41 AM	#2293 (permalink)
pred470r Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 4	I wonder if you guys can recommend me some good movies about viking culture/believes/lifestile/warfare/technology and basically everything that's related to vikings?

September 24th, 2011, 10:02 PM	#2295 (permalink)
gnoff Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mölndal, Sweden Posts: 2,463	Not sure about historical accuracy, but pretty good old movie is "Korpen Flyger" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087432/ Funny but as a comedy only: Erik the Viking http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097289/

September 26th, 2011, 03:31 AM	#2297 (permalink)
RainerTheGreyWolf Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 17	Outlander was good fun. Not sure how accurate it was to period stuffs, but the idea of a space man landing in with vikings aside, it's a rather good flic.

September 27th, 2011, 07:09 PM	#2298 (permalink)
DoubleEdgedSword Posts: n/a	so wutz the whole story behind the new album surtur rising? how does the story go with godz n stuff?

September 30th, 2011, 04:56 AM	#2300 (permalink)
RainerTheGreyWolf Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 17	Random question, and I apologize if it's already been asked but search didn't bring it up, Nanna died from heart break at Baldr's pire yes? So... did she end up in Hel along side him?