A leaf of the Hauld Manuscript provides an image of the vegvisir, gives its name and in prose, declares that "if the sign is carried, one will never lose one's way in storms or bad weather, even when the way is not known".
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Vegvisir
Vegvisir, which means "sign post" in Icelandic, is an Icelandic magical stave that is intended to help the bearer find his way through rough weather. The symbol is certified in the Huld Manuscript ( which I as of now can find no information on), collected in Iceland by the Icelandic scribe and scholar Geir Vigusson in 18880 ( but consisting of material of early origin.
A leaf of the Hauld Manuscript provides an image of the vegvisir, gives its name and in prose, declares that "if the sign is carried, one will never lose one's way in storms or bad weather, even when the way is not known".
A leaf of the Hauld Manuscript provides an image of the vegvisir, gives its name and in prose, declares that "if the sign is carried, one will never lose one's way in storms or bad weather, even when the way is not known".
Thorsday Thursday #5
Nothing too special or fancy, just a simple and elegant Mjolnir with Thor's name chiseled into it.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Vikings Have Landed
Today I received a surprise. Ragnar, Rollo, Lagertha and Floki invaded my home today and I could not be happier.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Rollo Monday #4
For an online friend, who has rather recently discovered Rollo or as she puts it "Rohhllo" and "all his pelty goodness" Her delightful words.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Thorsday Tursday #3
Sorry, the day is almost gone for me when I just saw this beautiful reminder of Thor Thursday.
It is a 9th. century C.E. Silver Thor's Hammer - Bredsatra, Sweden
It is a 9th. century C.E. Silver Thor's Hammer - Bredsatra, Sweden
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