Tag: norse mythology
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Gluttony in Norse Mythology
Anonymous asked: I’ve been wondering lately if there is much discussion in norse myth/lore along the theme of “gluttony” or discussion of cultural views regarding what we may now view as gluttony (particularly related to food)? You seem like the person to ask such a broad question – you have such thorough knowledge it seems.…
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Freyja in Norse Mythology and Saga Literature
Anonymous asked: I’ve had a lot of instances lately where I’ve felt a pull towards Freyja, but I don’t know a lot about her. Could you share a little bit about her to help with my research?? Unfortunately, Freyja seems to be quite allusive in our sources, especially in the Prose Edda. Her brother Freyr gets…
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Fjorn’s Poetry: Smithing
Anonymous asked: Hello my friend Fjorn! I’m the person who requested the metalsmithing quotes. First and foremost, no worries about the delay, on the contrary, I really really appreciate the time and effort you invested in researching and answering thoroughly my question! Albeit I’m very satisfied with your reply, I’m curious to read your own composition…
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Old Norse Quotes about Smithing
Anonymous asked: Hello Fjorn! I’m wondering if there’s any quote,phrase or blessing related to fire and metalsmithing. I’d love to make a banner to put above the foundry area. Thank you very much for the knowledge you kindly share with us! *** Note: I do not have access to reliable Old Norse versions for all of these…
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Notes on Ægishjálmur
lostkizzy replied to your post “Hail Fjorn I seek some sort of phrase that I can scribe onto either…” Wouldn’t this be a good (if not the exact) purpose for Ægishjálmur, though? It is true that Ægishjálmur (The ‘Helm of Awe’) would be appropriate here, but I do not generally recommend things that I know very little about. Besides,…
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Old Norse Poetry for Confidence
Anonymous asked: Everyday presents a challenge for me. My biggest problem with these challenges is facing them with confidence. I have unreal anxiety levels, and I blew a chance to become greater at my job because i froze in front of the audience that would designate me competent enough to be an inspector. I know i…
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An Exploration of the Landvættir
Anonymous asked: “I hear the term “weights” often in heathen circles. I know little more than that they are land-spirits. I would like to learn more about them and how they were honored and their place in old nordic practices. I thought you might be willing to share some of what you know, or some…
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Fjorn’s Favorite Old Norse Quotes
Anonymous asked: What are some of your favourite quotes in Old Norse and/or Icelandic? Great question! Here are my three particular favorites: First, the quote that I try my best to live my life by: Hávamál, stanza 26, line 1 (from GKS 2365 4to 3v, line 20): “Ósnotr maðr þykkist allt vita.”An unwise man thinks he knows all.…
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Old Norse Prayers, Magic, and Spirits
ensom-heks-deactivated20170316 asked: Dear Fjorn, I don’t know if you have some information about witchcraft but do you have a prayer to the Gods for cleansing a room? if so I’m thrilled to hear about that. Sincerely, Ensome heks I see that you are a wanderer like me, perhaps, because you are a newcomer in a complex…
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Primary Sources for Odin’s Wandering Beyond Norse Mythology
du-ich-jeder-deactivated2017071 asked: Greetings friend,it is told That odin wanders among us. Do you have some source(s) That descripes those interactions? I know all the ones from the poetic and snorri edda, yet i am not satisfied. I love your blog and respect your knowledge a lot:) It has indeed been told that Óðinn wanders far in…
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Mermaids, Sirens, and Sea-Dwellers in Norse Mythology
manic-entity asked: Do you know of any kinds of mermaids or sirens or other sea dwellers in Norse myth? (If there’s two things I love, it’s mermaids and Norse myth) Off the top of my head, I cannot think of specific mermaids in Norse mythology. I can, however, recall that there is a Danish fairytale from…
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Objects Associated with Thor in Norse Mythology
Anonymous asked: I dreamt of a wooden bowl washed with seawater that caught the sunlight and was hailed by a chorus that sang “Thor lives!” Was this entirely dream-fiction or are there objects beyond the hammer associated with Thor? The first thing that comes to my mind when you describe your dream is a scene from Brennu-Njáls…
