De Correctione Rusticorum
13 July 2004
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have, "On the Correction of the Rustic," a 6th century document written by Saint Martin for the purpose of instructing the Suevian in proper Christian conduct and how to convert remaining Heathens. In Latin and English translation.
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Lokka Táttur
13 July 2004
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have a Faroese ballad made popular by Geurber who based her story, "Skrimsli and the Peasant's Child" which appeared in her book, "Myths of the Norsemen." Also included are Kiyo's notes on the origins of the ballad. Lokka Táttur in the original Faroese, as well as many other ballads and folktales can be found at: http://forn-sed.no/folkesagn/folkesagn/folkeviser_kvad/
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The Early Kings of Norway
12 July 2004
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have The Early Kings of Norway, a brief look at the kings of Norway from Harald Harfagr to Hakon the Old, by Thomas Carlyle.
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On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic In History
12 July 2004
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have a series of six lectures on the Heroic tradition in various cultures and time periods, by Thomas Carlyle.
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The Saga of Gisli the Outlaw
2 July 2004
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have the Saga of Gisli the Outlaw. This saga details the life and death of the great outlaw poet, Gisli son of Sour. This saga exemplifies the virtue of loyalty in the form of Gisli's wife, Aud.
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The Discovery of Norway
2 July 2004
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have a short þáttr from the Fornaldar Sögur corpus that details the discovery of Norway. This þáttr is part of the collection of original translations entitled "Old Heithinn Tales From the North."
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Popular Tales From the Norse
2 July 2004
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have a collection of Norse folk tales translated by Sir George Webbe Dasent. This edition includes the extensive introduction by Dasent which is absent in many editions of this book.
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The Saga of King Sverri of Norway
29 June 2004
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have the first 50 chapters of a later more Christianized form of saga that chronicles the life and rule of Sverri Sigurdarson (1177-1202), son of King Sigurd Haraldsson. Look for more chapters to come soon.
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A Northwoman's Cookbook
29 June 2004
Now up in the Northern Family section, we have a wonderful new cookbook by Andrea Fisker. Andrea takes you through the process of cooking traditional Danish dishes on the major tides (Midsummer, Haust, Jól and Vár). The love and care that Andrea takes to prepare her food really shines through in this text and we are certain you will really enjoy reading this cookbook and fixing the food.
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Poëmes Islandais par F. W. Bergmann
31 March 2004
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have English translations of the F. W. Bergmann translation of the Poetic Edda, including off-site links. Look for more translations coming in the near future.
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New Book and Article in Northern Way Books and Articles Section
29 March 2004
Now up in the Northern Way Books and Articles section, is a book and an article by Bil Linzie. Bil's book, Drinking From the Well of Mimir, a detailed examination of the Germanic world-view is available for download in PDF format. Also available is Bil's article, Uncovering the Effects of Cultural Background on the Reconstruction of Ancient World-views. This article is a look at the difficulties of adopting a new world-view. Both the book and article should be required reading for all those interested in living Heithni, instead of playing at being Heithinn.
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The Norse Discovery of America
28 March 2004
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have, The Norse Discovery of America. This is a collection of texts relating to the voyages of the Norse west to America. A thousand years ago, nearly half a millennium before Columbus, the Norse extended their explorations from Iceland and Greenland to the shores of Northeastern North America, and, possibly, beyond. This volume from the Norroena collection contains all known sagas and documentary fragments which relate to this legendary exploration. Included are the Saga of Erick the Red and The Saga of Thorfinn Karlsefni.
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GutaSaga
26 March 2004
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have, The History of the Gotlanders (Gutasaga) dates to the 13th century, and survives in a manuscript c. 1350, Codex Holm. B 64 (Royal Library at Stockholm) along with the Gotland legal code, the Gutalag. It was written in the Old Gutnish language, the Norse dialect of the island.
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The Realness of Witchcraft In America
26 March 2004
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have The Realness of Witchcraft In America, a book on the Hex and Pow-wow folk-tradition of the Pennsylvania Germans.
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Pow-Wows
25 March 2004
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have Pow-Wows, written by a Pennsylvania Dutch healer in the 1820s, this book is a rambling collection of rural home remedies and folk invocations. Pow-wow is a unique creole of Christian theology and a shamanistic belief system. It is still practiced in some rural areas of Pennsylvania. In spite of the name, it is not of Native American derivation. It is believed to have been brought over to America by German immigrants who practiced folk-magic.
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Folklore of the Pennsylvania Germans
24 March 2004
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have Folklore of the Pennsylvania Germans, from the Journal of American Folk-Lore.
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Early Life of the Pennsylvania Germans
24 March 2004
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have Early Life of the Pennsylvania Germans, a short history of the Pennsylvania Germans, including derivations of family names.
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Loke In Younger Tradition
23 March 2004
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, is an article by the great Danish scholar Axel Olrik. This article is an examination of the alfr-like creatures called Lokke, and of traditions concerning them across Scandinavia.
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Contributions To the Study of Othin Especially in His Relation to Agricultural Practices in Modern Popular Lore
22 March 2004
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, is Jan De Vries book, Contributions To the Study of Othin Especially in His Relation to Agricultural Practices in Modern Popular Lore. This fascinating book delves into the connections between Othinn and folklore concerning the corn-spirits, that were sacrificed to at Harvest time, all around Northern Europe.
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Kubb
22 January 2004
Now up in the Northern Family section, we have a new subsection devoted to the game of Kubb. Find out how to play the game and where to get your own kubb set. This field game was thought to have originated with the Vikings and is still played today in Scandinavia countries. Many thanks go to Kubbin.com for sponsoring this section.
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Hønsa-Thori's Saga
15 January 2004
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, is a new translation of Hønsa-Thori's Saga. Hønsa-Thori’s Saga is one of six Borgarfjord sagas. The others are Egils Saga, Saga of Gisli Illugason, Heidarviga Saga, Bjarnar Saga Hitdoelakappa, and Gunnlaugs Saga Ormstungu.
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Four More Sagas/Tales
12 January 2004
Now up in the Northern Star Journal section, we have four more sagas/tales from the Fornaldar Sögur corpus. These sagas and tales include: The Saga of Grim Hairy-Cheek, The Saga of Yngvar the Traveller, The Tale of Ragnar's Sons and The Saga of Half and His Heroes. Look for more sagas from the Fornaldar collection in the near future.
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The Saga of Hrolf Kraki and His Champions
8 January 2004
We are very pleased to bring you the Saga of Hrolf Kraki and His Champions in the Northern European Studies section. This saga is about the greatest of the Skjoldungs, the legendary line of Danish kings.
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Heithinn Date Calculator
7 January 2004
Now up in the Northern Way section is a Heithinn date calculator. Enter the day, month and year, and click on the button and get the date converted automatically to a Heithinn date format!
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Northvegr Book Now In Print
1 January 2004
Now available at our Heathen and Norse Stuff store is Northvegr's first book, Northvegr: The Northern Way - An Introduction to the Northern Spiritual Faith. Click on the link above to get your copy.
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Northern Star Journal Vol. 5 No.1
1 January 2004
Now up in the Northern Star Journal section, is the latest issue of the Journal for Jól of 2003. This issue contains some articles we are sure you will find interesting and entertaining.
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Omont Fragment
13 November 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have graphic files of the Omont Fragment, a 9th century Anglo-Saxon medical text.
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2 Tales and 1 Short Saga Added to Old Heathen Tales From the North
12 November 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have two new þáttr (short tales) and one short saga in the Old Heathen Tales From the North collection. All three are original translations by Peter Tunstall and include, The Tale of Toki Tokason, The Tale of Helgi Thorisson and The Saga of Eirek the Traveler.
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The Life of St. Eligius
4 November 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have a history of the life of the 7th century saint that contains a good bit of material concerning the conversion practices of Medieval Christianity.
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Theoderic
3 November 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have three texts dealing with Theoderic, king of the Ostrogoths.
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Conversions
3 November 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have texts detailing conversion professions from a few different sources.
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Miscellaneous Law Texts
3 November 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have Miscellaneous law texts dealing with a number of different subjects, including ordeals, taxes and inheritance.
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The Law of the Salian Franks
31 October 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have the law codes of the Salian Franks from around the 7th century.
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The Works of Gildas
31 October 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have the works of Gildas Bandonicus, a British [i.e. Celtic] monk, who lived in the 6th century. In the 540s - in the most aggressive language - he set out to denounce the wickedness of his times. He ended up being the only substantial source which survives from the time of the Anglo-Saxon conquest of Britain, and the best source before the much more impressive work of the Venerable Bede [who completed his Ecclesiastical History of the English People almost 200 years late in 731].
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The Saga of Hervor and King Heidrek the Wise
26 October 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have a new translation of this saga, by Peter Tunstall. One of the highlights of this intense saga includes a riddle contest.
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Hrafnagaldr Óðins
20 October 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have a new translation with detailed commentary on the controversial Eddic poem, Hrafnagaldr Óðins (Othinn's Raven Song). This translation and commentary was done by Yves Kodratoff, a long time contributor to the Northvegr site, and we are sure you will find it interesting reading.
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Northvegr: The Northern Way
17 October 2003
Now available in the Northern Way section, is Northvegr's new book, Northvegr: The Northern Way - An Introduction to the Northern Spiritual Faith. This book will be of interest to those who are wishing to live the Northern Spiritual faith of Northfolk in the modern age. For more information on how to get a copy, visit the Northern Way Books and articles section.
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The Culture of the Teutons - Vol. 2
17 October 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have Grönbech's The Culture of the Teutons, Vol. 2. This is Grönbech's excellent treatment of the Northern pre-Christian world-view and ethic. For those wishing to live the Heithinn way, this book cannot be recommended highly enough. The book will also be of interest to those who wish to get a real picture of the Northmen, instead of the fanciful Hollywood caricature of Northmen as snarling barbarians. This book shows that the Northmen, whose contributions to our society are often overlooked, had a highly developed world-view and ethic that rivals that of any other culture. Look for Vol. 3 coming soon.
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Anglo-Saxon Dooms
3 October 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have the Anglo-Saxon Dooms, a collection of Anglo-Saxon law codes from the 6th century to the 10th century.
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The Life of Charlemagne
1 October 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have two texts on the life of Charlemagne from two different authors; the monk of St. Gall and Einhard.
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Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation
24 September 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation, a work that details many of the conversion practices used against the Anglo-Saxon Heithinn.
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The Culture of the Teutons - Vol. 1
18 September 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we have Grönbech's The Culture of the Teutons, Vol. 1. This is Grönbech's excellent treatment of the Northern pre-Christian world-view and ethic. For those wishing to live the Heithinn way, this book cannot be recommended highly enough. The book will also be of interest to those who wish to get a real picture of the Northmen, instead of the fanciful Hollywood caricature of Northmen as snarling barbarians. This book shows that the Northmen, whose contributions to our society are often overlooked, had a highly developed world-view and ethic that rivals that of any other culture. Look for Vol. 2 coming soon.
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The Invasion of Europe by the Barbarians
16 July 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, we now have Bury's well regarded history covering roughly the two centuries of transition from Roman to Mediaeval Europe, A.D. 375-575.
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Latest Issue of Leiðurstjarna
11 July 2003
The latest issue of Leiðurstjarna is now available on our site and in .PDF. This issue is sure to provoke thought. A number of Heithinn leaders have contributed to making this issue the thought-provoking issue it is. We hope you like it.
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A History of the Vikings
13 May 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies section we have T. D. Kendrick's "A History of the Vikings." This full text includes 28 illustrations and 28 different maps of Viking Age Scandinavia and other areas Northmen traveled to and settled.
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Angliad
8 May 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies section we have "The Legendary History of the Anglo-Saxon People, from the Coming of the Sheaf-Child to the Settlement of England" a reconstruction by Gavin Chappell.
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Against the Heathen
20 April 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies section we have "Against the Heathen" by St. Athanasius - Bishop of Alexandria; Confessor and Doctor of the Church; born c. 296; died 2 May, 373. Athanasius was the greatest champion of Catholic belief on the subject of the Incarnation that the Church has ever known and in his lifetime earned the characteristic title of "Father of Orthodoxy", by which he has been distinguished every since. His doctrines became the basis for the murderous crusades and inquisition.
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Sigurd the Dragon-Slayer
18 April 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies section we have Sigurd the Dragon-Slayer, a Faroese Ballad-Cycle translated by E. M. Smith-Dampier. These ballads are based on the Sigurd legend.
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The Heroic Saga-Cycle of Dietrich of Bern
12 April 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies section we have Sandbach's "The Heroic Saga-Cycle of Dietrich of Bern." This book deals with the Germanic Heroic cycle of Dietrich, also known as Thidrek.
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Hildebrandslied
12 April 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies section we have a translation of the Hildebrandslied which is a fragment that was one of the sources for Thidrek's Saga. In parallel Old German and English.
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Landnámabók
11 April 2003
Northvegr brings you another WWW exclusive in the Northern European Studies section. Now up is the complete text of Ingram's tranlsation of Landnámabók, an important source used in many of the Icelandic sagas. It is an account of the early settlement of Iceland written by Ari the Learned.
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