The Poetic Edda In Old Norse
29 August 2000
Now in the Old Norse Texts section we
have six lays from the Poetic Edda in Old Norse. There you will find, Völuspá,
VafŢrúđnismál, Grímnismál, Vegtamskviđa, Hávamál, Skírnismál and Völundarkviđa.
Look for more lays in Old Norse coming soon. (Note: The Old Norse Texts section
is now part of the Northern European Studies Texts
section.)
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Dark Sail On the Horizon
26 August 2000
We are very pleased to bring you another great work of fiction in our Heathen
Fiction section. There you will find the story of "Dark Sail On
the Horizon" by Gavin Chappell. Stop by and read the story of Northmen,
adventure, witches and sorcery that will take you "... from the isles of
Orkney to the kingdom of Norway, and on into the cold Arctic Sea and the lands
of the giants beyond... "
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Excerpts From the Saga Book of the Viking Society
23 August 2000
Now in the Northern European Studies section,
we have excerpts from the Saga Book of the Viking Club Society Vols. 7 and 8.
This is a publication of the prestigious Viking Club Society whose purpose was
the study of Northern literature and antiquities. We begin with "The Voluspá,
The Sibyl’s Lay in the Edda of Sćmund" by W. F. Kirby. For
the time being we plan to add other excerpts from this work but do intend to
eventually bring the whole book to you.
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3 More Heathen Fairy Tales
5 August 2000
We now have three more Heathen Fairy Tales from Jim Johnston which are now up
in the Heathen Family section (Note:
This section is now called Northern Hearth Fire.).
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Tegnér's Fridthjof's Saga
5 August 2000
Fridthjof's Saga, the poem from the famous Swedish Poet Esaias Tegnér
is now complete in the Northern European Studies
section under the "Viking Tales of the North" link. Along
with the notes and Vocabulary this now completes the Viking Tales book.
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More Pages from A Short History of the Inquisition
5 August 2000
We now have more pages from "A Short History of the Inquisition up in the
Northern European Studies section. Have
you ever wondered just what the Inquisition was? Now you can find out all about
it. Look for illustrations from this text coming soon.
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Miscellaneous Lore
23 July 2000
Now in the Northern European Studies section
we have a new subsection called Miscellaneous Lore which is a collection of
various short pieces of the lore from various sources. We open this subsection
with 10 new pages of lore: Runic Inscriptions-Rök Stone- Sweden-835; Auđun and
His Bear-1050-Auđunar ţáttr vestfirzka; Darrađarlióđ; Daily Life in Greenland-1245-Konungs
Skuggsjá-(The King´s Mirror); A Cure for Love-Sickness-1120-from Ívars ţáttr
Ingimundarsonar; Hildina-date uncertain-A ballad of the Shetland Islands; Heiti
of Ođinn-(Odin's names); The Irreparable Loss of Sons-Egil Skalla-Grimsson;
Icelandic Medicines & Recipes-1300's-MS. Royal Irish Academy 23 D 43; and Valdemar
and Tove- 1157-Danmarks gamle folkeviser from Danish. Look for more additions
to this subsection in the near future.
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A Short History of the Inquisition
20 July 2000
Now in the Northern European Studies section
we have the Introduction and first pages of a book that every Heathen and Pagan
alike should read: A Short History of the Inquisition. Look for more content
form this book complete with illustrations coming soon.
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Grimm's Fairy Tales in Parallel English and German
12 July 2000
We are very pleased to announce that we will be offering Grimm's Fairy Tales
in English with German parallel text in the Northern
European Studies section. We want to take the opportunity to give our
appreciation to Yves Kodratoff for the enormous amount of work he did in providing
us with these texts. This will be an ongoing project here at the Midhnott Sol
as we plan to add the German text to three more tales each night until we have
all 200+ tales updated.
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The Old-Lore Miscellany
6 July 2000
We now have the complete text from the periodical "Old Lore Miscellany"
in the Northern European Studies section.
This is volume 4 part 1.
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Lectures 1-6 of the "Roman and the Teuton"
5 July 2000
Now in the Northern European Studies section,
we have Lectures 1-6 of the series The Roman and the Teuton by Charles Kingsley,
M.A. that was originally delivered before the University of Cambridge.
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Commentary to the Germanic Laws and Mediaeval Documents Now
Complete
5 July 2000
Now in the Northern European Studies section,
we have the the complete text from Commentary to the Germanic Laws and Mediaeval
Documents by Leo Wiener, Professor of Slavic Languages and Literature at Harvard
University.
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Bibliografia Iberica
26 June 2000
We now have the full Spanish text of the book Bibliografia Iberica in the Northern
European Studies section, which concerns excavations of the ruins of
the ancient city of Iberia. Look for the English translation coming soon.
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History of the Franks
24 June 2000
We now have History of the Franks by Gregory of Tours up in the Histories
and Chronicles section. This is the full text of the 1916 Earnest Brehaut
translation. (Note: The Histories and Chronicles section is now part of the
Northern European Studies Texts section.)
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Epigrammaton
22 June 2000
We now have the first three books of Epigrammaton up in the Northern
European Studies section. These texts are in the original Latin.
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Thorpe Translation of the Poetic Edda Now Complete
21 June 2000
Now in the Northern European Studies section
we have the complete Thorpe translation of the Poetic Edda. This makes two translations
of the Poetic Edda that you can view at our site now.
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Mid-Summer Tide Issue of Leidstjarna
20 June 2000
We are very pleased to announce the release of our third issue of Leidstjarna:
Journal of the Northern Star. Not only is this our best issue yet, having far
more contributors than previous issues, this is also the first time that Leidstjarna
goes into print. We have already mailed out over 100 issues and still have requests
coming in. You can view this latest issue by clicking
here.
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More Lays From the Thorpe Translation of the Poetic Edda
16 June 2000
Now in the Northern European Studies section
we have more lays posted from the Thorpe Translation of the Poetic Edda. We
only have three more to go and we will have the complete translation posted.
Look for those last three soon!
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Commentary to the Germanic Laws and Mediaeval Documents
14 June 2000
Now in the Northern European Studies section,
we have the first four chapters of Commentary to the Germanic Laws and Mediaeval
Documents by Leo Wiener, Professor of Slavic Languages and Literature at Harvard
University. Look for this book to be completed by next week.
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New Heathen Fiction Section
11 June 2000
We are very pleased to announce the debut of our new Heathen
Fiction section at the Midhnott Sol Regintroth. This is intended to
be a showcase for Heathen writers and to assist them in getting more exposure.
This section debuts with "The Saga of Freydis Eiriksdatter: Landtaker of
Vinland" by Hank Meeske.
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The Midhnott Sol Regintroth Moves to a New Home
7 June 2000
The Midhnott Sol is now at it's new home on it's own domain. We have been hoping
to make this move for some time now and now the time has finally come. So now
you have a little less typing to do when you type in our URL.
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Freyr's Vé and Mardoll's Vé
7 June 2000
We are pleased to announce that the sites formally known as Freyr.Org and Mardoll.Org
have become part of the Midhnott Sol Regintroth web site and are now known as
Freyr's Vé
and Mardoll's Vé. All the features and sections of each site
are still intact and nothing has changed other than the fact that they are now
part of the Midhnott Sol Regintroth officially.
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Final Chapters of the Volume 2 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology
5 June 2000
We are very pleased to announce what we consider an important milestone here
at the Midhnott Sol Regintroth. We now have the final two chapters of Volume
two of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology posted, titled "Destiny and Well-Being"
and "Personifications" in the Northern
European Studies section. We are now
at the half way point on Grimm's with only two more volumes to go. Many congrads
to Godhi Loptsson at this midway point of a great accomplishment in transcribing.
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9 More Norse-ery Rhymes
4 June 2000
We now have Norse-ery Rhymes from Jim Johnston in the Heathen
Family section (Note: This section is now called Northern Hearth
Fire.). Stop by and take a look at Jim's latest offerings and enjoy!
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New Heathen Tenets Section
4 June 2000
We have a new section at the Midhnott Sol Regintroth called The Heathen Tenets
section. The purpose of this new section is to set forth what we believe
to be the basic tenets of Heathenism. Be sure to check back on a regular basis
as we hope to add more to this section on a gradual basis. (Note: This section
no longer exists. See the Northern Way section.)
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The Poetic Edda (Thorpe Translation)
2 June 2000
We are very pleased to bring you a second translation of the Poetic Edda. We
have the first few lays posted now and will be adding more lays from this translation
soon. You can find the Thorpe translation in the Northern
European Studies section.
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Chapter 27 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology
2 June 2000
We now have chapter 27 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology up in the Northern
European Studies section. This chapter centers on "Death".
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The Norse King's Bridal
2 June 2000
We now have the complete text of the book, The Norse King's Bridal in the Northern
European Studies section. Stop by and take a look at romance, middle
ages style!
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Anglo-Saxon Metrical Charms
30 May 2000
We are very please to bring you in the Sagas and Lore section, the Anglo-Saxon
Metrical Charms translated by Gavin Chappell. Drop Gavin a line at info@northvegr.org
and let him know how much you appreciate his hard work! (Note: The Sagas
and Lore section is now part of the Northern European
Studies Texts section.)
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Hand Crafted Items in Regintroth Store
27 May 2000
We are pleased to announce the addition of hand crafted Asatru items to our
Regintroth store. You can find hand carved runes, drinking horns and
more made by Godhi Hringari. Stop by and check it out! (Note: This store
no longer exists. Visit Northvegr's
Heathen and Viking Stuff Store, The Vík
and Northvegr Texts on CD-ROM.)
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Chapters 24, 25 and 26 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology
27 May 2000
We now have chapters 24, 25 and 26 from volume 2 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology
in the Northern European Studies section.
These chapters center on "Summer and Winter," "Time and World"
and "Souls" respectively.
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3 More Heathen Fairy Tales and More Norse-ery Rhymes
28 May 2000
We now have 3 more Heathen Fairy Tales and more Norse-ery Rhymes by Jim Johnston
in the Heathen Family section (Note:
This section is now called, Northern Hearth Fire). Be sure to drop by and
check them out!
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New Rune Poem
27 May 2000
Now in the Rune Poems section we have the rune poem, Abecedarium Nordmannicum
posted. Stop by and see very much unknown example of a rune poem.
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Leidstjarna Goes Into Print
25 May 2000
We are very pleased to announce that, for the first time, Leidstjarna: Journal
of the Northern Star will be in print, in addition to the e-zine version this
month. Not only that, this quarter's issue will be free (while supplies last)
to anyone who contacts us with their name and mailing address. Yes, that is
absolutely free. All names and mailing addresses will be kept strictly confidential.
If you would like to have a free copy of the Midsummer-tide issue of Leidstjarna
mailed to you, please send your name and mailing address to info@northvegr.org .
(Note: Unfortunately, we are no longer able to offer Leidstjarna in print.)
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Religion of the Northmen now Complete
15 May 2000
Religion of the Northmen by Rudolph Keyser is now complete in the Northern
European Studies section.
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Yngvars saga viđförla
13 May 2000
We now have Yngvars saga viđförla in the Old Norse Texts section. Look
for more Old Norse Texts coming soon. (Note: The Old Norse Texts section
is now part of the Northern European Studies Texts
section.)
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9 More Chapters from Religion of the Northmen
13 May 2000
We now have 9 more chapters form Rudolph Keyser's Religion of the Northmen in
the Northern European Studies section.
Look for more chapters coming soon.
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Saga of Fridthjof the Bold Now Complete
5 May 2000
We now have the Saga of Fridthjof the Bold complete from the book Viking Tales
of the North in the Northern European Studies
section.
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Version 1.4 of Northvegr's Encyclopedia of Heathenism
4 May 2000
We now have the latest version of the Northvegr's
Encylopedia of Heathenism, Version 1.4. This latest version has been
completely revised and edited as well as a large amount of material that has
been added. Also the dictionary is now available in a plain text file (.txt)
and a windows wordpad file (.doc).
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5 More Chapters from Religion of the Northmen
4 May 2000
We now have 5 more chapters form Rudolph Keyser's Religion of the Northmen in
the Northern European Studies section.
Look for more chapters coming soon.
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12 More Chapters from Religion of the Northmen
30 April 2000
We now have 12 more chapters form Rudolph Keyser's Religion of the Northmen
in the Northern European Studies section.
Look for more chapters coming soon.
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3 More Old Norse Texts
30 April 2000
We now have 3 more texts in the Old Norse Texts section. There you will
find Ragnars saga lođbrókar ok sona hans, Egil’s saga einhenda OK Asmundar berserkjabana
and the Volsunga Saga. Look for more Old Norse Texts in the near future. (Note:
The Old Norse Texts section is now part of the Northern
European Studies Texts section.)
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New E-mail List
29 April 2000
We are pleased to announce the formation of our second official e-mail list,
Asatroth. Asatroth is a "discussion forum for matters concerning Asatru
- community education, crafts, lore and sagas, galdr/seidhr, language, family
issues, etc. All discussion subject to moderator's discretion. Keep in mind
tolerance is a virtue." For more information on how to join see the Official
MSR Mailing Lists section. (Note: This list no longer exists.)
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First Chapters of Sindhbok
28 April 2000
We are very pleased to announce the release of the first chapters of our e-book
Sindhbok in the Regintroth Member Training section. Sindhbok is a book
of doing, a book about how to live 'tru. We will have more chapters coming so
check back often. (Note: This section no longer exists.)
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Chapters 22 and 23 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology
28 April 2000
We now have chapters 22 and 23 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology up in the Northern
European Studies section. These chapters center on "Sky an Stars"
and "Day and Night".
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Old Icelandic and Old Norse Rune Poems
28 April 2000
Now in the Rune Poems section we now have the Old Icelandic and Old Norse
rune poems. (Note: The Rune Poems section is now part of the Northern
European Studies Texts section.)
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Five More Chapters from the Saga of Fridthjof the Bold
28 April 2000
Now in the Northern European Studies section,
we have five more chapters from The Saga of Fridthjof the Bold. Look for more
chapters coming soon from the book Viking Tales of the North.
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Chapter 1 of The Swastika: A History
28 April 2000
Now in the Northern European Studies section
and the Reclaiming the Holy Sun Wheel section, we have the first chapters
of The Swastika: A History. Look for more chapters coming soon.
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Old Norse Texts
28 April 2000
We now have a new section, Old Norse Texts. In this section we hope to
bring you our lore in it's original language. Although the title is "Old
Norse Texts" we will most likely have Old Icelandic texts as well as the
differences between Old Norse and Old Icelandic are so small as to be almost
nonexistent. (Note: The Old Norse Texts section is now part of the Northern
European Studies Texts section.)
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3 More Heathen Fairy Tales
23 April 2000
We now have three more Heathen Fairy Tales from Jim Johnston which are now up
in the Heathen Family section (Note:
This section is now called Northern Hearth Fire.).
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23 April 2000
Now in the Heathen Family section (Note: This section is now called Northern Hearth Fire.), we have Norse-ery Rhymes from Jim Johnston. Stop by and enjoy these Nursery Rhymes with a distinct Norse flavor to them with your children.
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14 April 2000
We now have three more Heathen Fairy Tales from Jim Johnston up now in the Heathen Family section (Note: This section is now called Northern Hearth Fire.). Look for Norse-ery Rhymes coming soon form Jim Johnston.
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Chapter 20 and 21 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology
14 April 2000
Also in the Northern European Studies section, we have chapter 20 and 21 of volume 2 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology. Chapter 20 centers on the "Elements" and Chapter 21 centers on "Trees and Animals". Be sure to check back soon for chapter 22.
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Plain Text Files
14 April 2000
In an attempt to make our site more accessible and for the better dissemination of knowledge of our ways we are now in the process of adding plain text file versions of all of the text contained at the site. As of 14 April 2000, we have two chapters of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology available in plain text files but we are working to add more plane text files each day and we will continue to do so until the entire site is available in plain text files. So if you don't see something you are interested in, in plain text files, check back soon because sooner or later we will have it available. Please keep in mind that, although we offer these plain text files, all copyrights still apply where applicable. (Note: With new site design, these files are no longer needed and therefore are no longer available.)
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Godhard Training Program: The Passage of Ygg
7 April 2000
We are happy to announce that we now have established a godhard training program called The Passage of Ygg. You can find more information in the Regintroth Member Training section. Also look for Basic Member Training from our forthcoming e-book, Sindhbok. (Note: This section no longer exists.)
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Affiliated MSR Kindreds
7 April 2000
We are very pleased to announce a new section at the Midhnott Sol Regintroth, the Affiliated MSR Kindreds section. Here you will find information on our first two affiliated kindreds, The Sacramento Valley Frith Stead and the Gardariki Kindred based in Siberia, Russia. Also for those that are interested in affiliating with us you will find information on how to do that. (Note: This section no longer exists.)
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The Religion of the Northmen
5 April 2000
Now in the Northern European Studies section, we have the first chapter of The Religion of the Northmen by Rudolph Keyser, then professor of History at the University of Norway 1854 and translated by Barclay Pennock. Look for more chapters from this great book coming soon!
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Free Heathen Graphics
3 April 2000
We are pleased to announce that Free Heathen Graphics has moved to it's new home here at the Midhnott Sol Regintroth. If you need quality graphics for your web site this is the place to come and they are all free of charge!
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Rune Poems Section Now Open
2 April 2000
We now have a new section open: The Rune Poems section. Here you will find the old Rune Poems posted as well as (we hope) some more modern Rune Poems. We now have the Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem posted and the Old Norwegian and Old Icelandic Rune Poems will be coming soon, so be sure to check back soon. (Note: This section is now part of the Northern European Studies Texts section.)
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Easy Readings in Old Icelandic Now Complete
1 April 2000
We now have chapters 40-60 of Easy Readings in Old Icelandic up in the Northern European Studies section. This now completes this work.
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Chapters 1-5 of The Saga of Fridthjof the Bold
31 March 2000
Now in the Northern European Studies section, we have the first five chapters of the Saga of Fridthjof the Bold from Viking Tales of the North by Rasmus B. Anderson. Look for more chapters soon!
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The Prose Edda Complete
31 March 2000
We are extremely pleased to announce that we now have the full text of Rasmus B. Anderson's translation of the Prose Edda in the Northern European Studies section. With this we here at the Midhnott Sol have realized one of our top goals of bringing the Prose Edda to the net for all to enjoy and benefit from.
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27 More Chapters of Easy Readings in Old Icelandic
31 March 2000
We now have in the Northern European Studies section, 27 more chapters from Easy Readings in Old Icelandic. This book is a great resource for those wishing to learn Old Norse which is almost identical to Old Icelandic.
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Chapter 19 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology
31 March 2000
Also in the Northern European Studies section, we have chapter 19 of volume 2 of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology. This chapter centers on "Creation". Be sure to check back soon for chapter 20.
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New Heathen Art Section debuts
31 March 2000
We are very proud to announce the new Heathen Art section. This section will showcase modern Heathen artists and Heathen themes. This section debuts with the art of Shawn Evans. Stop by and take a look or submit a work of your own.
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New Blot and Rites Archive Section debuts
31 March 2000
Again we are pleased to announce a new section for the site, the Blot and Rites Archive. This section is intended to be a resource that we hope Regintroth members and non-members alike will contribute to so that anyone needing an outline for a blot or rite might find what they need there. So stop by and take a look or submit a blot or rite that you have written. (Note: This section no longer exists.)
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3 More Heathen Fairy Tales
31 March 2000
Now in the Heathen Family section (Note: Now called Northern Hearth Fire), we have three more Heathen Fairy Tales from Jim Johnston. Stop by and take a look and enjoy!
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New Modern Traditions-Heathen Roots section debuts
31 March 2000
We now have a new section called Modern Traditions-Heathen Roots. In this section we hope to show how many of todays modern traditions have their roots in the Heathen Past. Stop by and see what everday traditions have their roots in with our Heathen ancestors or drop us a line and let us know of any that you know of.
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Leidstjarna Spring Even-Tide Issue
21 March 2000
We now have the second issue of Leidstjarna: Journal of the Northern Star available. We have a lot of good articles from Heathen writers throughout our community so be sure to drop by and check it out.
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Heathen Fairy Tales
13 March 2000
We are equally as pleased to annouce also that now in the Heathen Family section (Note: Now called Northern Hearth Fire), we have Heathen Fairy Tales by Jim Johnston. We hope these original and adapted tales will bring Heathen familys much enjoyment. Thanks Jim for your great work!
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New Heathen Family Section
13 March 2000
We are very pleased to announce a new section's debut here at the Midhnott Sol Regintroth. Stop by and take a look at Heathen Family section (Note: Now called Northern Hearth Fire). We will try to make available to Heathen parents content that would be useful for entertaining and educating their children. The content is very little at this time but we hope to add more material on a regular basis. Feel free to contact us with any suggestions or comments that you may have about this new section.
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