.HTML Version of Zoëga Now Complete
7 April 2003
It was over two years ago that we began a project that has now come to completion: transcribing the complete Concise Dictionary of Old Icelandic into .html files. We at Northvegr would like to thank all those who worked on this project with us and who freely and generously donated there time to help us bring this text to the web. We also now have a search box for the dictionary which uses Google.com to search the dictionary for both English and Old Norse words. Again thanks to all who helped us bring this text to the net!
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Ostara 2003 Issue of Leidstjarna
31 March 2003
Our latest issue of Leidstjarna is now available at the site and in Microsoft Reader e-book format. This issue is the Law issue and once you read the articles you will see why. We think you will find the articles, fiction and poetry thought provoking and entertaining.
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Origo Gentium Langobardum
22 March 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies Texts section is a short document from the Latin translated into English; Origo Gentium Langobardum, one of the sources used by Paul the Deacon for his History of the Lombards. In English and Latin.
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Gesta Hammaburgensis Ecclesiae Pontificum
25 February 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies Texts section is a short document from the Latin translated into English; Gesta Hammaburgensis Ecclesiae Pontificum, which comes from Adam of Bremen and describes the religious practices of the Swedes.
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The Laws of the Westgoths
25 February 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies Texts section is a short document from the Old Swedish translated into English; The Laws of the Westgoths which outlines the legal methods used to choose a new king and various other leaders used by the Swedes.
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Summer Legends
17 February 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies Texts section is the translation of Summer Legends by Rudolph Baumbach and Translated by Helen B. Dole. This is a collection of 23 Fairy Tales.
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The Guthones
16 February 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies Texts section is The Guthones (The Goths) Kinsmen of the Lithuanian People, A Treatise on the Gothic Ethnology - History of the Gothic Dominion in Italy and Spain with Nuministic, Language and Proper Name studies by Alexander M. Rackus, M. D.
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Rydberg's Teutonic Mythology
5 February 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies Texts section is Rydberg's Teutonic Mythology. Whether you agree with Rydberg's theories or think they are completely off base or you fall somewhere in between that, there are perhaps few scholars of Northern European lore who have stimulated more controversy and debate since Snorri Sturluson himself. Now you can read Rydberg's theories and ideas and decide for yourself.
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Old English Lexicon
26 January 2003
Now up in the Language Resources section, is an Old English Lexicon. This lexicon is Old English to English and English to Old English. Many thanks to WordGumbo for providing us with this text.
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Cottle Translation of the Poetic Edda
23 January 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies Texts section is the 1797 A. S. Cottle translation of the Poetic Edda. This translation represents the first English language translation of any major portion of the Poetic Edda to appear in print. It is a translation of the mythic lays and does not include the heroic lays. With this translation and a copy of the Hollander translation in hand, the reader can now chart just how far Eddic studies have come in the last 200 years.
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New Maps Section
18 January 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies section is a new Maps section. This section contains over 40 different maps dealing with various time periods of Northern Europe and related areas from the first centuries up to the Middle Ages. More maps are planned so check back often as we add more maps to this section.
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Tafl: The Game of Kings
9 January 2003
Now up in the Northern Hearth Fire section are illustrated instructions for playing the Viking game of strategy called Tafl. Stop by and learn how to play the noble game of Tafl today!
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Complete Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Poetry
3 January 2003
Now up in the Northern European Studies Texts section is the Complete Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Poetry in Anglo-Saxon. Beowulf and the Metrical charms are some of the works included here.
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Mother Night 2002 Edition of Leidstjarna
20 December 2002
We are proud to offer the newest issue of our e-Journal Leidstjarna, which begins our fourth year for this Northern journal. This issue is also available in Microsoft Reader e-Book format. You can access both in the Leidstjarna section. We hope you enjoy this issue.
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Paul the Deacon's History of the Lombards
19 December 2002
Now up in the Northern European Studies Texts section is a very hard to find translation of Paul the Deacon's History of the Lombards. This history of the Lombard tribe is available also in Microsoft Reader e-Book from our e-Book download page. Many thanks go to Rick Riedlinger for providing us with this translation.
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The Nibelungenlied
6 November 2002
Now up in the Northern European Studies Texts section is the full text of the great German epic, The Nibelungenlied. This text is available also in a Microsoft Reader e-Book.
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Microsoft Reader e-Books
28 October 2002
Now up in the Northern European Studies section of the site is a new subsection for Microsoft Reader e-Books Northvegr makes available free of charge. We presently have six titles from the Northern European Studies texts section available in e-Book format and will eventually have every text their available in e-Book format, all free of charge! Check back often or see the e-Books page to find out how to subscribe to our e-Book updates list.
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The Wayland-Dietrich Saga
17 October 2002
Now up in the Northern European Studies Texts section is the full text of Volume One of the massive Nine Volume Wayland Dietrich Saga by Katherine M. Buck. This is Buck's translation and retelling of The Saga of Dietrich of Bern and His Companions, preceded by that of Wayland Smith. Volume one includes book one and two of the Song of Wayland. Look for more volumes from this work coming in the near future.
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Ophiolatreia
1 October 2002
Now up in the Northern European Studies Texts section is the full text to the book, Ophiolatreia - An Account of the Rites and Mysteries Connected with the Origin, Rise, and Development of Serpent Worship in various Parts of the World, Enriched with Interesting Traditions, and A Full Description of the Celebrated Serpent Mounds & Temples, Forming An Exposition of One of the Phasks of Phallic, or Sex Worship by Hargrave Jennings. Enjoy!
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Iberic Bibliography
30 September 2002
Now up in the Northern European Studies Texts section we have the English translation of Iberic Bibliography of the Southwest of Spain. Many thanks go to Xenia Vilar de Del Castillo, who provided us with this English translation.
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Harvest Feast 2002 Issue of Leidstjarna
21 September 2002
Now available in the Leidstjarna section and in e-Book format is the latest issue of Leidstjarna: Journal of the Northern Star. As always we strive to provide a good mix of thought from the Northern Tradition community as well as fine Northern fiction. Gavin Chappell returns with another installment of "The Work of Weyland" and we are very pleased to have in this issue, an article by Garman Lord. We hope you find this issue entertaining, informative and thought provoking.
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The Saga of Thrond of Gate
20 September 2002
Now up in the Northern European Studies Texts section is the Introduction to, and English translation of the Saga of Thrond of Gate also known as the Færeyinga Saga. We are very pleased to bring to the Internet, what is to our knowledge, another WWW exclusive. Enjoy!
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Three Northern Love Stories and other Tales
19 September 2002
Now up in the Northern European Studies Texts section is the book "Three Northern Love Stories" which includes the sagas and thaettir, The Saga of Gunnlaug Worm-Tongue and Raven the Skald, The Saga of Frithiof the Bold, The Saga of Viglund the Fair, The Saga of Hogni and Hedinn, The Tale of Roi the Fool and The Tale of Thorstein Staff-Smitten. To our knowledge this is a WWW exclusive for these sagas and thaettir. Enjoy!
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Orkneyinger's Saga
11 September 2002
Now up in the Northern European Studies section we have the first 60 chapters of the Orkneyinger's Saga. Stop by and check out yet another great saga and look for more chapters from this saga coming soon.
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Trúlög and Sögumál
31 August 2002
Now up in Regintroth: Conversations on a Genuine Norse Heathenism are two new articles; Trúlög and Sögumál. Trúlög is an in depth study of Northern Ethics and Sögumál is a compilation of wisdom from the Icelandic Sagas.
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Regintroth: A Book of the Northern Way in German
2 July 2002
Now up in the Northern Way section we have a new section which is the German translation of Regintroth: A Book of the Northern Way. Only a few articles have been translated so far but more are coming so check back soon. Many thanks go to ThorwaldR for the work he has and will do on this translation. (Note: This is no longer available.)
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Holy Language Lexicon
24 June 2002
The Holy Language Lexicon is a lexicon of English words with roots in Germanic languages. This lexicon is intended to be used for those who wish to use only Germanic based English in their holy rites. The lexicon is still being compiled. If you would like to help us with this project you can contact us at info@northvegr.org .
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Aunty Alfta's Adventures In Northern Cooking
21 June 2002
Now up in the Northern Hearth Fire section is an irregular column on Northern cooking. Stop by and join Aunty Alfta in her adventures (and misadventures!) in Northern cooking and learn more about traditional Scandinavian and Germanic recipes.
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New Northern Fairy Tales
21 June 2002
We have just uploaded Jim Johnston's 33rd Northern Fairy Tale. Be sure to stop by the Northern Hearth Fire section to check it out!
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Latest Issue of Leidstjarna
21 June 2002
Now up in the Leidstjarna section is the latest issue of Leidstjarna: Journal of the Northern Star. This issue has the usual collection of thought provoking articles and great fiction. Stop by and take a look!
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Roman Scandinavia Source Book
18 June 2002
We now have a new section in the Northern European Studies called the Roman Scandinavia Source Book. This compilation of source literature was compiled by Eric Anctil. The purpose of this source book is to study the land of Scandinavia and its indigenous peoples from a classical and medieval perspective using a selection of Greek and Latin primary sources in English translation. Many thanks go to Eric whose dedication and hard work brings this valuable resource to the internet public.
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Northvegr Forums Now Free of Pop-up Ads!
13 June 2002
Northvegr's Forums are now free of those really annoying pop-up ads. Come by and discuss the Northern Way with us. It's easier than ever now.
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Germanic Sources
10 June 2002
We now have a new section in the Northern European Studies called Germanic Sources. Germanic Sources is a compilation of source literature concerning the Germanic peoples, compiled by Rick Riedlinger. Many thanks go to Rick for providing this great resource to the web viewing public!
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More Grimm's Teutonic Mythology
3 June 2002
Now up in the Northern European Studies section are the supplements to Chapter 15 and 16 as well as the extensive list of superstitions and spells in the supplemental volume of Grimm's Teutonic Mythology.
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Sigfred-Arminius and Other Papers
8 May 2002
Now up in the Northern European Studies section is "Sigfred-Arminius and Other Papers" by Gudbrand Vigfusson and F. York Powell. This is an excellent collection of articles published in honor the centenary of the Brothers Grimm. Of special interest is the longest and final article dealing with Old Norse law terms.
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Viga Glum's Saga
2 May 2002
Now up in the Northern European Studies section we have the complete text of Viga Glum's Saga. This is one of the more interesting sagas that has a wealth of information on Northern culture and religion. This is, to our knowledge, a www exclusive. Stop by and give it a read!
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New Northvegr Forums
27 April 2002
Along with our new site comes a New Forums. Our Forums have been completely retooled and redesigned and we now have moderators as well. Stop by and discuss all things Northern with us!
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New Translations of the Rune Poems
25 April 2002
Now up in the Northern European Studies section, are two new translations of the Old Norse and Old Icelandic Rune Poems, by Dan Bray. These are two translations are complete with footnotes. Many thanks go to Dan for providing these translations. Be sure to drop by and take a look!
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Northvegr Foundation
11 April 2002
On this day we have taken a new name and moved to a new home. The new web site will be much the same as far as layout and content but with a whole new look. The Northvegr Foundation will continue in the tradition started by MSR and continue to add more texts and resources that make us the best site on Northern Tradition on the net. In addition to that we are now pursuing the forming of a genuine tribal structure. Those interested in the details can learn more in the Northvegr Foundation section.
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The Kalevala
28 March 2002
Now up in the Northern European Studies section we have the Finnish epic the Kalevala, which was written by Elias Lönnrot. Lönnrot, who was a doctor of medicine, collected various epic tales, lyrics, spells, laments and proverbs from around Finland and compiled them into what came to be known as Kalevala. The epic is arranged in sections called "Runes" and describes the mythical figures of the Finns.
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Ostara 2002 Issue of Leidstjarna
21 March 2002
The latest issue of Leidstjarna: Journal of the Northern Star is now up. This issue includes reviews of Encyclopaedia of the Viking Age, Rune-Net Runic Primer, The Rites of Odin and the Cassel Dictionary of Norse Myth. Also in this issue is the conclusion of Gavin Chappell's "The Sword of Weyland." And of course articles on a range of subjects. Stop by and take a look, you are sure to find something interesting.
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New AAU Articles
17 March 2002
Now up in the Ásatrú Archaeology Unit are five new articles. Stop by and check out the latest news including news on the exciting find of the Bronze Star chart bowl from the Bronze age which, if authenticated, will change forever the theories concerning the knowledge possessed by Northern Europeans about Astronomy. (Note: The Asatrú Archaeology Unit no longer exists.)
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MSR Weekly Planner
6 March 2002
Now up in the Northern Way section are 53 graphics that can be downloaded and/or printed to make a weekly planner. Each weekly page has the reconstructed Northern date with the equivalent modern Gregorian calendar date and the runic cycle for each day. Each page is also decorated with various authentic Viking Age art. Stop by and download the zip file with all 53 graphics or print out one for next week! (Note: This is no longer available.)
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