The Hall of Heorot

Andrew. 22. USA. I blog a lot about Beowulf, Norse myth, and Dark Ages Europe in general.

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Untitled by David DelaGardelle

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Russian takes out drone at medieval event with perfect spear throw

The quadcopter had been capturing the scenes at the International Festival of Historical Reconstruction of the Early Middle Ages in Russia's Lipetsk Oblast region.

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javelin*

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At this point I’m beginning to believe Russia is some fantasy place that only exist for the media to make up awesome stories like this.

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I’ve been there. Its all true.

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Heorot is to be rebuilt!

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Jarl Vader, Son of Muspelheim

In Norse mythology, Surtr (the black one) will lead Muspelheim’s sons to Ragnarök. He will “ride in front, and both before and behind him there will be burning fire […] Light will shine from [his sword] more brightly than from the sun.” “In Surtur’s grasp the Sword of Revenge blazes, adding a blood red colour to the twilight of the whole world.” He will defeat all of the [remaining] Æsir, his fire will burn all of the heavens and the earth, save for the few that sought refuge in the woods Hoddmímis holt.

Nicolas Lizotte

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Fenrir. ❤

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New knife by Budaiart!

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The troll cross (trollkors) is a twisted piece of metal worn as an amulet to ward off malevolent magic. A charm worn by early Scandinavian peoples as protection against trolls and elves, the troll cross is an important part of Scandinavian folklore. Iron and crosses were both believed to ward off evil creatures.

Troll crosses continue to be a popular item of jewelry throughout Scandinavia. 

For sale via thepxsmith on etsy

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Well, the troll cross symbol is only about 10 years old, but it's still cool!

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“The son of a king shall be silent and wise, And bold in battle as well; Bravely and gladly a man shall go, Till the day of his death is come. - Hávamál, The Poetic Edda

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Sweet Helmet. (notice…NO HORNS lol)

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Fairy Tale Architecture From Norway

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Storehouse from Rofshus, Telemark (now at the Norsk Folkemuseum in Oslo)

When I visited this museum I was struck by the care and craftsmanship that had gone into making everyday, working buildings beautiful. This was a particularly lovely example.

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Stunning craftsmanship

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One of my favorite pictures.

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By Slav Medieval Shop

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Details from my Viking dress. 

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Heorot Hall “The men did not dally; they strode inland in a group 
Until they were able to discern the timbered hall, 
Splendid and ornamented with gold. 
The building in which that powerful man held court was the foremost of halls under heaven; 
Its radiance shone over many lands.” - Beowulf

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