Grimm's Fairy Tales Complete
8 March 2000
Now in the Northern European Studies section, we now have all 209 of Grimm's Fairy Tales. As far as we know we are the only site on the web where you can find all 209 Tales in an easy to view HTML format. These are the unedited versions of the originals, not the watered down versions of more modern times. We hope you enjoy them!
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The Swastika: A History
8 March 2000
Also in the Northern European Studies section and in the Reclaiming the Holy Sun Wheel, we have the first pages of The Swastika by Thomas Wilson, Curator, Department of Prehistoric Anthropology, U.S. National Museum in 1894. We will be trying til bring you 3 more pages each day from this important work on the history of the Swastika, which includes over 400 illustrations until we have the first section of the book posted.
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Chapters 18-25 of Thorstein's Saga
5 March 2000
We now have chapters 18-25 of Thorstein's Saga from the book Viking Tales of the North in the Northern European Studies section. This concludes this saga and next we will be bringing you the Saga of Fridthjof the Bold. Check back soon!
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Chapters 2-17 of Thorstein's Saga
25 February 2000
We now have chapters 2-17 of the saga of Thorstein, Viking's Son from the book Viking Tales of the North. We will be trying to add more chapters of this great book each friday, so be sure to check back each friday. You can find it in the Northern European Studies section.
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Chapters 14-18 of the Prose Edda
25 February 2000
We now have chapters 14-18 of the Poetic Edda translated by Rasmus B. Anderson up in the Northern European Studies section. We expect to be adding more chapters soon so check back often!
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Chapters 7-12 of Easy Readings in Old Icelandic
25 February 2000
We now have chapters 7-12 of Easy Readings in Old Icelandic in the Northern European Studies section. If you are interested in learning Old Norse then this is the perfect place to begin. Watch for more chapters coming soon!
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Chapters 8-13 of the Prose Edda
22 February 2000
We now have chapters 8-13 of the Poetic Edda translated by Rasmus B. Anderson up in the Northern European Studies section. We expect to be adding more chapters soon so check back often!
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Viking Tales of the North
20 February 2000
Once again we are pleased to bring you yet another example of Great Northern literature and lore. We now have the preface and chapter 1 of the Saga of Thorstein, Viking's Son, from the book Viking Tales of the North by Rasmus B. Anderson. You can find this work in the Northern European Studies section. We will be working hard to bring you more chapters from this great book as soon as possible so check back often.
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Easy Readings in Old Icelandic
18 February 2000
We are very pleased to bring to you a title we know those of you interested in learning Old Norse will be excited to see. We now have, in the Northern European Studies section, chapters 1-6 of Easy Readings in Old Icelandic. This great little book is a graduated primer for learning Old Icelandic/Old Norse as the two (Old Icelandic and Old Norse) are virtually identical. We will be bringing you more chapters soon.
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Chapter 18 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology
9 February 2000
We now have chapter 18 of Volume 2 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology. This chapter is entitled "Giants." We hope you enjoy this great Heathen work. You can see it in the Northern European Studies section. Look for chapter 19 coming soon! Back to top

Forward and Chapters 1-7 of the Prose Edda
16 February 2000
Now in the Northern European Studies section, we have the Forward and chapters 1-7 of Rasmus B. Anderson's translation of the Prose Edda. We hope to bring you more from this work very soon.
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The Prose Edda
13 February 2000
We are once again very pleased to be bringing you another important Heathen work, the Prose Edda also known as Snorri's Edda. We have obtained a public domain copy of Rasmus B. Anderson's 1897 translation of the Prose Edda. We now have the preface and introduction up and are working on bringing the rest of this important work to you as soon as possible. You can find it in the Northern European Studies section. Check back often!
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Chapters 24-25 of Heroic Tales From the Norse
13 February 2000
We now have chapters 24-25 of Heroic Tales from the Norse in the Northern European Studies section. This retelling of the Norse Myths for a younger audience is now complete. We hope you enjoy it.
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Chapters 11-23 of Heroic Tales From the Norse
12 February 2000
We thought to ourselves, "We have them ready now, so why not give them to you now?" We now have chapters 11-23 of Heroic Tales from the Norse in the Northern European Studies section. This retelling of the Norse Myths for a younger audience is nearly finished and we should have the last few chapters for you very soon.
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Chapter 17 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology
9 February 2000
We are very pleased to bring you the first chapter of Volume 2 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology. Volume 2 begins with chapter 17 which is entitled "Wights and Elves." We hope you enjoy this great Heathen work. You can see it in the Northern European Studies section. Look for chapter 18 coming soon! Back to top

Jordanes' Origin and Deeds of the Goths
9 February 2000
Now, in the Histories and Chronicles section, we have the full text of Jordanes' Origin and Deeds of the Goths. We will be working to bring you the History of the Franks very soon. (Note: The Histories and Chronicles section is now part of the Northern European Studies Texts section.)
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The Religion of Ancient Scandinavia
9 February 2000
We now have the complete text of The Religion of Ancient Scandinavia by W.A. Craigie in the Northern European Studies section. This is the full text of the book.
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Chapter 10 of Heroic Tales From the Norse
4 February 2000
We now have chapter 10 of Heroic Tales from the Norse in the Northern European Studies section. This chapter is called "How Loki Saved a Peasant's Son." Be sure to check back every Friday for the next 11 weeks as we plan to post a new chapter each Friday.
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Chapter 16 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology
30 January 2000
The Midhnott Sol Regintroth is very proud to bring you Chapter 16 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology. It is now up in the Northern European Studies section. Chapter 16 rounds out volume one and deal with the Wise Women of our lore. Now that we have volume one complete, we will being to work on volume two of the great Heathen work, so you can expect chapter 17 of volume 2 to be coming out very soon.
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New Sagas and Lore Timeline
30 January 2000
Now in the Sagas and Lore section we have a timeline of when the sagas, Eddas and various others of our lore were written. Stop by and take a look. (Note: The Sagas and Lore section is now part of the Northern European Studies Texts section.)
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Chapter 9 of Heroic Tales From the Norse
28 January 2000
We now have chapter 9 of Heroic Tales from the Norse in the Northern European Studies section. This chapter is called "How Odin Became the Wisest of the Wise." Be sure to check back every Friday for the next few weeks as we plan to post a new chapter each Friday.
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Regintroth Book Store
25 January 2000
We now have a Regintroth Book Store up now in association with Amazon.com. You will be able to find reviews of books on or related to Asatru. We also hope to have, in the future, other items available such as drinking horns and jewelry so check back often. (Note: This store no longer exists. Visit Northvegr's Norse and Viking Stuff Store, The Vík and Northvegr Texts on CD-ROM.)
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Chapter 15 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology
24 January 2000
The Midhnott Sol Regintroth brings you Chapter 15 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology. It is now up in the Northern European Studies section. This chapter centers on the legendary heroes of our lore. The Last chapter in this volume, chapter 16, will follow shortly. Then we will begin work on bringing you volume 2!
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Chapter 8 of Heroic Tales From the Norse
21 January 2000
We now have chapter 8 of Heroic Tales from the Norse in the Northern European Studies section. Be sure to check back every Friday for the next four weeks as we plan to post a new chapter each Friday.
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Chapter 14 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology
16 January 2000
The Midhnott Sol Regintroth brings you Chapter 14 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology. It is now up in the Northern European Studies section. This chapter centers on the "Condition of Gods." The Last two chapters in this volume, chapters 15 and 16, will follow shortly. Then we will begin work on bringing you volume 2!
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Heroic Tales From the Norse
13 January 2000
We are pleased to bring you the first seven chapters of Heroic Tales From the Norse by Catherine Pyle in the Northern European Studies section. This book is a retelling of the Eddas that is geared toward a younger audience. We hope to be bringing you more chapters on a regular basis but at this time we do not have a set time table so check back often. We hope that younger as well as older Asatruar enjoy this book.
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Northern Lore Daily Quiz Mailing List
13 January 2000
Midhnott Sol announces the formation of it's new mailing list, The Northern Lore Daily Quiz. Each day a quiz question of varying difficulty will be presented to the list members to answer. List members are also encouraged to present questions to try to stump the quiz masters of the list. (Note: This list no longer exists. Visit us on the Northvegr Forums.)
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Chapter 13 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology
10 January 2000
The Midhnott Sol Regintroth is happy to bring you Chapter 13 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology. It is now up in the Northern European Studies section. This chapter centers on the goddesses and is one of the longest chapters in volume 1. Check back next week on the 17th for chapter 14. This chapter will center on the "Condition of the Gods."
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Beowulf in Old English
4 January 2000
Now in the Saga's and Lore section we have Beowulf in Old English. This version now joins the Modern English version. (Note: The Sagas and Lore section is now part of the Northern European Studies Texts section.)
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Grimm's Fairy Tales
6 January 2000
We are very pleased to announce that we have obtained public domain copies of Grimm's Fairy Tales. These are not the sanitized watered down versions that are so often packaged as Grimm's. We have 209 tales that we will be bringing you in the Northern European Studies section. Each day from now until late in the month of April we will add three more tales to the section until we have all 209 posted.
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Beowulf in Modern English
4 January 2000
Now in the Saga's and Lore section we have Beowulf in Modern English. Also look for Beowulf in Old English to come soon. (Note: The Sagas and Lore section is now part of the Northern European Studies Texts section.)
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"New to Heathenism Section" now Online
2 January 2000
Today we are opening a new section that will be devoted to aiding those who are new to Asatru or who want to find out more about it. Starting out we have the Northern Way FAQ which will answer some common questions that many new to our ways have. Also we have a short reading list for beginners. Check back soon for a recommended course of study for those new to Heathenism and who wanting to learn how to practice our ways.
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Chapter 12 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology
1 January 2000
The Midhnott Sol Regintroth brings in the new year by bringing you chapter 12 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology. It is now up in the Northern European Studies section. This chapter centers on the gods not already covered in previous chapters. Check back next week on the 10th for chapter 13. This massive chapter will center on the goddesses.
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Mardoll.Org is Now Online!
29 December 1999
Alfta has started a new web site called Mardoll.Org. It is a Virtual Ve for the Lady Freyja. It's sole purpose is to honor her with poetry, writing, art, ect. It is his hope that all fellow Heathens would be interested in submitting works that honor her. If you would be interested in submitting something to the site you can find more info at the site or you can contact Alfta at info@northvegr.org . (Note: This site is now part of the Virtual Vé section.)
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Leidstjarna: Journal of the Northern Star
20 December 1999
We are very proud to announce the debut issue of Leidstjarna: Journal of the Northern Star, our new quarterly e-zine. Stop by and take a look at the poems, articles and artwork. We are very confident that you will find Leidstjarna to be among the best Asatru e-zines out there today.
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Asatru Rant of the Week debuts
18 December 1999
Today is the debut of the Asatru Rant of the Week on the Asatru-WF list. Each Saturday our Rant Master, Godhi Hringari, will bring you the Asatru Rant of the Week. Get in on the conversation by joining the Asatru-WF mailing list or you can check out the Rant of the Week at the Asatru Rant of the Week Archives. (Note: This list no longer exists.)
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Tacitus: Germania in Latin
14 December 1999
We now have in the Histories and Chronicles section, Tacitus' Germania in Latin. We hope you enjoy it and find it useful. (Note: The Histories and Chronicles section is now part of the Northern European Studies Texts section.)
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Tacitus: Germania
13 December 1999
We now have in the Histories and Chronicles section, Tacitus' Germania in English. This is the full text of part 1 and part 2 from a translation by Thomas Gordon. Look for Tacitus' Germania in Latin, coming soon. (Note: The Histories and Chronicles section is now part of the Northern European Studies Texts section.)
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Chapter 11 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology
12 December 1999
Chapter 11 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology is now up in the Northern European Studies section. This chapter centers on the god Baldr. Look for chapter 12 soon!
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The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
12 December 1999
We now have the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle available in the Histories and Chronicles section. You will find part 1 through part 7. We hope you enjoy it. (Note: The Histories and Chronicles section is now part of the Northern European Studies Texts section.)
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Chapter 10 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology
5 December 1999
Chapter 10 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology is now up in the Northern European Studies section. This chapter centers on the god Freyr. Look for chapter 11 next week on 13 December 1999 which is about the god Baldr.
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The Volsunga Saga
3 December 1999
We now have The Volsunga Saga up in the Saga's and Lore section. Here you will find the heroic story of Sigurd who slays the dragon Fafnir and the tragic love story of Sigurd and the Valkyrja Brynhild. Also included are excerpts from the Poetic Edda. (Note: The Sagas and Lore section is now part of the Northern European Studies Texts section.)
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Chapter 9 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology
30 November 1999
Chapter 9 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology is now up in the Northern European Studies section. This chapter centers on the god Tyr. Look for chapter 10 next week on 6 December 1999 which is about the god Freyr.
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Leidstjarna is coming!
30 November 1999
We are very pleased to announce that Leidstjarna: The Journal of the Northern Star, our quarterly e-zine will have it's debut issue released this Mother's Night. We are now accepting submissions for the Mother's Night issue, so if you have art, poetry or articles that you would like to submit you can do so by e-mail or you can contact us at info@northvegr.org to find our more info. Be sure to check back on Mother's Night to catch the first issue!
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Eyrbyggja Saga
23 November 1999
We now have the full text of The Story of the Ere-Dwellers or the Eyrbyggja Saga in the Saga's and Lore section. This contains the story of Snorri the priest. Stop by and have a good read. (Note: The Sagas and Lore section is now part of the Northern European Studies Texts section.)
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Chapter 8 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology
21 November 1999
We are happy to announce the release of chapter 8 of the Grimm's Teutonic Mythology in the Northern European Studies section. This chapter is about Thorr. Be sure to check back each Monday for the next month as we intend to release another chapter on each of the next three Mondays. If you would like to see which chapters are scheduled for release on what days, be sure to stop by the Northern European Studies section.
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Chapter 7 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology
15 November 1999
We are happy to announce the release of chapter 7 of the Grimm's Teutonic Mythology in the Northern European Studies section. This chapter is about Odinn. Be sure to check back each Monday for the next month as we intend to release another chapter on each of the next four Mondays. If you would like to see which chapters are scheduled for release on what days, be sure to stop by the Northern European Studies section.
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Reclaiming the Holy Sun Wheel
9 November 1999
This new section is about the Sun Wheel. It is our intention to reclaim the Sun Wheel, one of our most holy symbols in Heathenism. We will state up front that we have no ties what so ever with racist or hate groups or propaganda. Our purpose in Reclaiming the Holy Sun Wheel is to work towards reclaiming our holy symbol from those who misused and abused it and to educate the general public about it's thousands of years of history.
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Heitharvega Saga
9 November 1999
New in the Saga's and Lore section you will find "The Story of the Heath-Slayings" also known as Heitharvega Saga. This saga has come down through history to us incomplete and therefore there are parts of it that are missing, namely most of the first 15 chapters. Therefore it begins with chapter 16. Stop by and give it a read! (Note: The Sagas and Lore section is now part of the Northern European Studies Texts section.)
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The Life of King Alfred
7 November 1999
Midhnott Sol brings you another chronicle in the Histories and Chronicles section. Here you will find "The Life of King Alfred". More histories and chronicles are coming. (Note: The Histories and Chronicles section is now part of the Northern European Studies Texts section.)
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NEW - Updates by E-mail
6 November 1999
Would you like to know when we have new additions to the site? If you do, go to the Updates by E-mail page and fill out the short form and we will e-mail you any time we make an addition to the site.
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Laxdaela Saga
6 November 1999
Midhnott Sol is pleased to announce that we now have the Laxdaela Saga up now in the Saga's and Lore section. As with all of our texts, this is the full text. Enjoy! (Note: The Sagas and Lore section is now part of the Northern European Studies Texts section.)
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Cormac's Saga
29 October 1999
We now have the 27 chapters of The Life and Death of Kormak the Skald also known as Cormac's Saga in the Saga's and Lore section. You will also find off site links to "Hrafnagaldur" and "Svipdagsmal." (Note: The Sagas and Lore section is now part of the Northern European Studies Texts section.)
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Saxo Grammaticus
28 October 1999
In the Histories and Chronicles section we now have the full text of Books One through Nine of Saxo Grammaticus, also known as the Danish History. Check back often for more additions to this section. (Note: The Histories and Chronicles section is now part of the Northern European Studies Texts section.)
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"The Well of Bragi" Debuts
27 October 1999
The Midhnott Sol Regintroth is proud to announce the debut of "The Well of Bragi". The Well is intended to be a showcase of modern Heathen Skalds (poets). Like the Heathen thought section, all Heathen Skalds are invited to submit their work for this section. (Note: This section no longer exists. See Leidstjarna.)
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Njal's Saga now complete
27 October 1999
All 158 Chapters of Njal's Saga (Burnt Njal) are now complete and ready to be viewed in the Saga's and Lore section. Drop by and spend some time reading a great saga. (Note: The Sagas and Lore section is now part of the Northern European Studies Texts section.)
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Heathen Thought Debuts
21 October 1999
Midnight Sun announces the debut of the Heathen Thought section. Heathen Thought is intended to be a showcase of Heathen writers on topics concerning all aspects of Asatru. All Heathen writers are invited to submit articles and essays for this section. Drop by read an article or leave a comment about an article in the guest book. (Note: This section no longer exists. See Leidstjarna.)
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Chapters 5 and 6 of Grimm's Mythology
21 October 1999
The Scribes Gild brings you Chapters 5 and 6 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology in the Northern European Studies section. These latest chapters deal with the priests and the gods. We expect to have more chapters ready soon, so check back with us often.
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New Saga and Chronicle now ready
20 October 1999
Now ready in the "Sagas and Lore" and "Histories and Chronicles" sections are all 93 chapters of Grettir's Saga and the full text of Snorri's Heimskringla. These are the full texts. We also have the first 20 chapters of Njal's Saga up and you can expect all 158 chapters of this saga to be up very soon. (Note: Both the Sagas and Lore, and Histories and Chronicles sections are now part of the Northern European Studies Texts section.)
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Black Eagle Gild Debuts
20 October 1999
The Midnight Sun is happy to announce the debut of it's newest gild, The Black Eagle Gild. The Gild's purpose is to assist the modern day heathen apply the old ways to his/her daily life and in so doing, not only live a more full life by bringing the gods and goddesses into his/her life, but be a part of the re-birth of our ancient ways in the here and now. (Note: This gild no longer exists.)
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New "Histories and Chronicles" section
16 October 1999
Once again Midnight Sun is happy to announce yet another new section. The "Histories and Chronicles" section will be under the Asatru section. We will begin with the Heimskringla by Snorri Sturluson. We have several more texts to bring you so be sure to check back on a regular basis. (Note: The Histories and Chronicles section is now part of the Northern European Studies Texts section.)
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New "Sagas and Lore" section under the Asatru section
15 October 1999
Midnight Sun is happy to announce a new section under the Asatru section - Sagas and Lore. Here you will find various sagas and stories collected in one place. We will be starting out with Grettir's Saga, but we have many more to put up and will be doing so on a regular basis, so be sure to check back often. (Note: The Sagas and Lore section is now part of the Northern European Studies Texts section.)
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New version of Northvegr's Encyclopedia of Heathenism
14 October 1999
Midnight Sun announces the release of version 1.3 of the Northvegr's Encylopedia of Heathenism. This version is expanded in size and makes corrections on a few errors. Also many definitions have been expanded. .
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Northvegr's Encyclopedia of Heathenism
9 October 1999
We are happy to announce that Northvegr's Encyclopedia of Heathenism has moved from it's former home at the Way of Wyrd to it's new permanent home here at Midnight Sun. This is version 1.2 and new versions are expected on a quarterly basis. We hope you find the dictionary useful.
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Chapter 4 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology
8 October 1999
The Scribes Gild is happy to announce the debut of Vol. 1 Chapter 4 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology in the Northern European Studies section. This is the latest installment in the series. Enjoy!
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Grimm's Teutonic Mythology
7 October 1999
Once again, The Scribes Gild is very proud to announce their next debut - Grimm's Teutonic Mythology! Once completed, we here at Midnight Sun believe this will be a crowning achievement for the gild. We will initially be presenting this work in regular installments beginning with chapters 1, 2 and 3 of volume one. So be sure to check back often for more chapters which will be added on a regular basis. You can find it in the Northern European Studies section of the Scribes Gild.
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Asatru Weekly Forum Mailing List
7 October 1999
The Midhnott Sol is happy to announce it's new official mailing list, the Asatru Weekly Forum. The Asatru Weekly Forum is a discussion list for subjects germane to Asatru. Each Week a subject is presented and all members are asked to comment on and discuss the subject for that week. Subjects will include basic questions about the gods and goddesses of Asatru to the history of our ways to subjects that are of interest to modern day heathens and their way of life. Click here to learn more about the list. (This list no longer is in existence.)
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5th new Text in N. European Studies Section
7 October 1999
The Scribes Gild announces the debut of their fifth work entitled Baldr's Death by Matthew Arnold. It can be viewed at Northern European Studies section of the Scribes Gild. This text is a part one and two of a telling of the Death of Baldr.
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New Northern European Studies Text
25 September 1999
The Scribes Gild is proud to announce the debut of their fourth text in the Northern European Studies section, "Song and Legend from the Middle Ages" by William D. McClintock. From the preface- "The aim of this little book is to give general readers some idea of the subject and spirit of European Continental literature in the later and culminating period of the Middle Ages----the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth centuries."
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Northern European Studies Section
21 September 1999
The Scribes Gild is happy to announce the posting of three public domain texts in the new Northern European Studies section. Including the Flatey Book and recently discovered Vatican manuscripts that establish beyond controversy the claim that north America was settled by Norsemen five hundred years before the time of Columbus. You will also find "THE MAGICAL RITUAL OF THE SANCTUM REGNUM" and "THE PRE-COLUMBIAN DISCOVERY OF AMERICA BY THE NORTHMEN, WITH TRANSLATIONS FROM THE ICELANDIC SAGAS."
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The Midhnott Sol Regintroth
11 September 1999
The Midhnott Sol Regintroth became a reality here on Midhgardh on the 11th of September. The Regintroth is governed by a three member council which will be accepting applications for membership. See "How to join the Regintroth" for more information. Be sure to check back with us often as we will be working very hard to add content to the site on a regular basis.
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