'This species of stone is called by the country-people thunder-stone, but upon what authority seems a matter of much doubt. I have heard the inhabitants assign two reasons – one, that the stones have fallen from the clouds during thunder-storms; and the other, in consequence of their giving out sparks of fire when struck against each other, at the same time emitting a faint smell of sulphur. But in fact the great majority of the people would not be able to assign any reason for so singular a name, not trougling themselves to inquire into the origin of names.'
From ‘The Druid Stones near Shap, in Westmoreland’ (1840).
The Shap Thunder Stone, part of the Shap Stone Avenue. Photo Anne Tate.
From ‘The Druid Stones near Shap, in Westmoreland’ (1840).
The Shap Thunder Stone, part of the Shap Stone Avenue. Photo Anne Tate.
Forwarded from ᛉ Sagnamaðr Stark ᛉ
An interesting early Anglo Saxon bronze mount found in Taynton, Gloucestershire, 5-7th Century, possibly a depiction of Woden. Similar examples have been found in Denmark. The back is curved, which suggests it may have been attached to a staff or similar. ᚩ
Not far from my home is this ancient track and pond. The pond is documented as being the village pond (one of two) for a now lost Anglo-Saxon village called Welei, whilst the track is nowadays known as the Wayley Green road. Both Welei and the latter Wayley both come from the name Weoh-leah, a clearing where a heathen shrine or idol once stood. A local historian claims the village was also once recorded as Wedelee and suggests the name may have meant Woden’s leah.
Forwarded from Will of Gaut
Merovingian brooch, 6th century
Merovingi or Merohingii ("sons of Merovech") were one of the establishing Frankish dynasties.
Merovech was the King of the Salian Franks.
They were a Germanic tribe who originally worshipped Woden.
Merovingi or Merohingii ("sons of Merovech") were one of the establishing Frankish dynasties.
Merovech was the King of the Salian Franks.
They were a Germanic tribe who originally worshipped Woden.
My own opinion is that the Irminsul more likely resembled the above image. The ‘T’ shape Irminsul we see carved into the Externsteine is widely credited to Wilhelm Teudt (1860-1942). As a ‘Mighty Pillar’ the Irminsul was likely the same as our god-poles, called a stapol in OE, only far larger.
Irmin is cognate with the Eormen in OE and Jǫrmun in ON. Odin himself used the name Jörmunr, suggesting Irmin is Woden and not Tiw.
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Irmin is cognate with the Eormen in OE and Jǫrmun in ON. Odin himself used the name Jörmunr, suggesting Irmin is Woden and not Tiw.
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Forwarded from Æhtemen
Some OE bee related words-
Pollen collected by bees was known as bēobrēad (bee bread) whilst the queen bee was the bēomōdor (bee mother). A swarm of bees was known as a bēogang. They were all looked after by the beoceorl (beekeeper).
The name Beowulf can mean Bee-Wulf, perhaps a kenning for Bear.
And finally, Beoley (pronounced Beeley), an English village near Birmingham was recorded in the Domesday book as Beoleahe - a name which in OE means 'bee meadow'.
Pollen collected by bees was known as bēobrēad (bee bread) whilst the queen bee was the bēomōdor (bee mother). A swarm of bees was known as a bēogang. They were all looked after by the beoceorl (beekeeper).
The name Beowulf can mean Bee-Wulf, perhaps a kenning for Bear.
And finally, Beoley (pronounced Beeley), an English village near Birmingham was recorded in the Domesday book as Beoleahe - a name which in OE means 'bee meadow'.
Forwarded from ᛉ ᛟ : Rural Rebels : ᛟ ᛣ
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Strangely, I read @Æhtemen post just before walking to a client's hives to give them a quick check over. It's wonderful to learn the word 'Beoceorl', which I hadn't known before.
Still easily one of the best pages on here!
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Strangely, I read @Æhtemen post just before walking to a client's hives to give them a quick check over. It's wonderful to learn the word 'Beoceorl', which I hadn't known before.
Still easily one of the best pages on here!
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It’s the Æftera-Geol-monaþ full moon tonight – the first full moon after yule (Æftera-Geol) if you follow an English calendar and the Jól moon for our Nordic friends. A Wassail to all those celebrating Jól tonight.
Our family hearth will be honouring Hār tonight, who is Woden Grey-beard. But we will also be holding a rite and lighting a bælfýr in memory of a family member who passed away this weekend. Life Death Rebirth.
Our family hearth will be honouring Hār tonight, who is Woden Grey-beard. But we will also be holding a rite and lighting a bælfýr in memory of a family member who passed away this weekend. Life Death Rebirth.
Forwarded from Wudubearu 🌲
On the full moon of Afterra-Géola I fained the mighty Géol Fader, Thunor and the heavenly queen Frig. Offerings of Beer, Wine,fruits, honey bread, tobacco and cannabis were given. Despite it being-30 l successfully completed the right and my offerings were accepted. Wes þu Hál Woden and the eternal Gods. 🌲