Comments for The Viking Rune: All Things Norse http://www.vikingrune.com Viking Symbols and Norse Runes in the Heathen Germanic Culture Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:15:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Younger Futhark Runes And Later Developments by Christy http://www.vikingrune.com/2008/11/younger-futhark-runes/comment-page-1/#comment-7027 Christy Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:15:54 +0000 http://www.vikingrune.com/?p=442#comment-7027 Hello. I am interested in getting a back tattoo that is in runes. Our family line is linked to "the viking king". I was curious, exactly what runes would we use? Long-branch or short-twig? The words I would like down my back are: God Jay Zayin Eve Aria. It may seem weird but it is because God is over my family, and then my husband, and then my children. Is there anyway you could send me an image of how it should look? Thank you for all the information by the way, it's wonderful to learn about all of this. Hello. I am interested in getting a back tattoo that is in runes. Our family line is linked to “the viking king”. I was curious, exactly what runes would we use? Long-branch or short-twig? The words I would like down my back are: God Jay Zayin Eve Aria. It may seem weird but it is because God is over my family, and then my husband, and then my children. Is there anyway you could send me an image of how it should look?

Thank you for all the information by the way, it’s wonderful to learn about all of this.

]]> Comment on Elder Futhark – Inner Structure by Stonecarver http://www.vikingrune.com/2008/12/elder-futhark-code/comment-page-1/#comment-6702 Stonecarver Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:39:41 +0000 http://www.vikingrune.com/?p=538#comment-6702 Have you thought about that the Vadstena Bracteate could have been used like a seal ring before it was made into a necklace. Meaning that the script would be left to right once imprinted on wax or clay. Stonecarver Have you thought about that the Vadstena Bracteate could have been used like a seal ring before it was made into a necklace. Meaning that the script would be left to right once imprinted on wax or clay.

Stonecarver

]]> Comment on Viking Words in English by Ted Relphj http://www.vikingrune.com/2009/10/viking-words-in-english/comment-page-1/#comment-6685 Ted Relphj Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:27:09 +0000 http://www.vikingrune.com/?p=4715#comment-6685 I am Editor of the LDS JOURNAL. We are interested in the 'Scandinavian' element in our dialect, but would like to be more precise and find out if and how the 'Old Norse' of the Norweginan Vikings differed from that of the Danish Vikings. It appears the Lake District of Cumbria was mainly attacked/settled/influenced from the Irish sea by Norse Vikings, around 930AD, whereas the Eastern side was ravaged/settled/occupied by the Danes from Yorkshire and the North East some 70 years earlier. Many of the 'Old Norse' words in our dialect were of course common to Norway and Denmark; do you know of any which were peculiar to one or the other?? THANKS ! TED I am Editor of the LDS JOURNAL. We are interested in the ‘Scandinavian’ element in our dialect, but would like to be more precise and find out if and how the ‘Old Norse’ of the Norweginan Vikings differed from that of the Danish Vikings. It appears the Lake District of Cumbria was mainly attacked/settled/influenced from the Irish sea by Norse Vikings, around 930AD, whereas the Eastern side was ravaged/settled/occupied by the Danes from Yorkshire and the North East some 70 years earlier.
Many of the ‘Old Norse’ words in our dialect were of course common to Norway and Denmark; do you know of any which were peculiar to one or the other??

THANKS ! TED

]]> Comment on Norse Heathen Symbols Are Not Hate Symbols by Cacaoatl http://www.vikingrune.com/2009/07/norse-heathen-not-hate-symbols/comment-page-1/#comment-6635 Cacaoatl Fri, 16 Jul 2010 01:47:56 +0000 http://www.vikingrune.com/?p=3726#comment-6635 The Nazis and their racist ideology ruined many symbols for the rest of us. The swastika is an ancient symbol found in many cultures and religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, and some American Indian cultures but because Hitler chose it for the Nazi flag, people can't see it without thinking of the Third Reich and the Holocaust. I remember the controversy when the swastika appeared in the manga series Blade of the Immortal. Dark Horse comics had to add a disclaimer to the American edition of the comic to clarify the swastika's benevolent meaning. Runes date back to the 1st Century but thanks to Himmler people don't see them with out thinking of the SS. It's sad that some racists continue to pervert these symbols to promote their sick ideologies. The Nazis and their racist ideology ruined many symbols for the rest of us. The swastika is an ancient symbol found in many cultures and religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, and some American Indian cultures but because Hitler chose it for the Nazi flag, people can’t see it without thinking of the Third Reich and the Holocaust. I remember the controversy when the swastika appeared in the manga series Blade of the Immortal. Dark Horse comics had to add a disclaimer to the American edition of the comic to clarify the swastika’s benevolent meaning. Runes date back to the 1st Century but thanks to Himmler people don’t see them with out thinking of the SS. It’s sad that some racists continue to pervert these symbols to promote their sick ideologies.

]]> Comment on Norse Rune Symbols and the Third Reich by ben http://www.vikingrune.com/2009/07/norse-runic-third-reich-symbols/comment-page-1/#comment-6508 ben Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:22:58 +0000 http://www.vikingrune.com/?p=3767#comment-6508 This might be a bit late but, to add just a point to the conversation on the reason why the norse converted to christianity I read somewhere that after ragnarok when the forces of the aesir and vanir fought the final battle against the forces of destruction. The nine world were destroyed in the ensueing chaos and from the ashes of the last battle a new world was created (much like the creation of the giant ymir from fire and frost two opposites i guess it'de be like to opposites again colliding and creating life and a world) and two humans a man and a woman survivded ragnarok by hidding I believe in a tree's trunk and these two humans were protected by one god (supposadly baldr since he died before ragnarok) and through him his father and fellow aesir were continually worshipped. So since christians worship one god and the norse worshiped a pantheon through one god the christians might of attempted to morph this gods identiy into christ. Again just an idea, I'm not trying to disprove anyonne else's idea. If any of this is wrong go ahead and say so, so that noone mistakes this for the truth. sorry for spelling mistakes if any This might be a bit late but, to add just a point to the conversation on the reason why the norse converted to christianity I read somewhere that after ragnarok when the forces of the aesir and vanir fought the final battle against the forces of destruction. The nine world were destroyed in the ensueing chaos and from the ashes of the last battle a new world was created (much like the creation of the giant ymir from fire and frost two opposites i guess it’de be like to opposites again colliding and creating life and a world) and two humans a man and a woman survivded ragnarok by hidding I believe in a tree’s trunk and these two humans were protected by one god (supposadly baldr since he died before ragnarok) and through him his father and fellow aesir were continually worshipped. So since christians worship one god and the norse worshiped a pantheon through one god the christians might of attempted to morph this gods identiy into christ. Again just an idea, I’m not trying to disprove anyonne else’s idea. If any of this is wrong go ahead and say so, so that noone mistakes this for the truth. sorry for spelling mistakes if any

]]> Comment on Rune Converter by Viking Rune http://www.vikingrune.com/rune-converter/comment-page-2/#comment-6359 Viking Rune Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:54:59 +0000 http://www.vikingrune.com/?page_id=2835#comment-6359 Hi Kjarden. Unfortunately, I would not be able to grant the right to use the script of this converter outside The Viking Rune site. To be sure, anyone may publish a link to it. <strong>To all: thank you so much for your questions. However, comments to this page will be closed. I hope the answers given above will help in case you need advice.</strong> Hi Kjarden. Unfortunately, I would not be able to grant the right to use the script of this converter outside The Viking Rune site. To be sure, anyone may publish a link to it.

To all: thank you so much for your questions. However, comments to this page will be closed. I hope the answers given above will help in case you need advice.

]]> Comment on Viking Food – Scandinavian Cuisine by Christine http://www.vikingrune.com/2009/09/viking-food/comment-page-1/#comment-6319 Christine Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:54:16 +0000 http://www.vikingrune.com/?p=4513#comment-6319 I have a problem with this article using the word "isolation" to describe Nordic cuisine. This couldn't be further from the truth. Speaking as one whose Norwegian mother cooked and baked native dishes, the wealth of middle eastern spices and ingredients is overwhelming. Cinnimon and cardamom are two examples which define Scandinavian baking, yet are never grown regionally. My theory is that the sophisticated Scandinavian cuisine is a result of the fact that these nations have NOT been isolated. Viking raiders/traders regularly visited the Meditteranean area. They were hired to guard the Byzantine Emperor (Verangian Guards). They settled/explored Russia. They regularly brought back exotic spices and ingredients to their wives. Even a look at traditional Norwegian jewelry will show the Middle eastern influence.The Nordic cuisine is based on the "jet setters" of the Dark and Middle ages. No. One may call Irish, English, and Scottish traditional cuisine (the worst in the world) "isolated". But traditional Scandinavian is as sophisticated as any French or Chinese. I have a problem with this article using the word “isolation” to describe Nordic cuisine. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Speaking as one whose Norwegian mother cooked and baked native dishes, the wealth of middle eastern spices and ingredients is overwhelming. Cinnimon and cardamom are two examples which define Scandinavian baking, yet are never grown regionally.
My theory is that the sophisticated Scandinavian cuisine is a result of the fact that these nations have NOT been isolated. Viking raiders/traders regularly visited the Meditteranean area. They were hired to guard the Byzantine Emperor (Verangian Guards). They settled/explored Russia. They regularly brought back exotic spices and ingredients to their wives. Even a look at traditional Norwegian jewelry will show the Middle eastern influence.The Nordic cuisine is based on the “jet setters” of the Dark and Middle ages.
No. One may call Irish, English, and Scottish traditional cuisine (the worst in the world) “isolated”. But traditional Scandinavian is as sophisticated as any French or Chinese.

]]> Comment on Dr Jobling Traces Viking DNA by Paticia Oppel http://www.vikingrune.com/2009/02/dr-jobling-traces-viking-dna/comment-page-1/#comment-6302 Paticia Oppel Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:55:12 +0000 http://www.vikingrune.com/?p=2362#comment-6302 My mother , before she passed away told me my father who I never met was of Danish origin, with possible viking linage. Both are now deceased I would like to know if you could help me with this. My mother , before she passed away told me my father who I never met was of Danish origin, with possible viking linage. Both are now deceased I would like to know if you could help me with this.

]]> Comment on Björk Tattoo – Meaning of Norse Magic Symbols by Michael Bylander http://www.vikingrune.com/2009/01/bjork-tattoo-norse-magic-symbols/comment-page-1/#comment-6275 Michael Bylander Tue, 06 Jul 2010 02:56:26 +0000 http://www.vikingrune.com/?p=1251#comment-6275 The (ægishjálmr) or (Helm of Awe) is a magical symbol of protection used by early Vikings. Worn between the eyes, it may have been intended to confer invincibility in the wearer or instill fear in one’s enemies. Today, it is used as a charm of protection by Asatru believers. The (ægishjálmr) or (Helm of Awe) is a magical symbol of protection used by early Vikings. Worn between the eyes, it may have been intended to confer invincibility in the wearer or instill fear in one’s enemies. Today, it is used as a charm of protection by Asatru believers.

]]> Comment on Norse Rune Symbols and the Third Reich by Zander http://www.vikingrune.com/2009/07/norse-runic-third-reich-symbols/comment-page-1/#comment-6272 Zander Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:00:35 +0000 http://www.vikingrune.com/?p=3767#comment-6272 The (Tyr-rune) is my symbol! And the game!! The (Tyr-rune) is my symbol!
And the game!!

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