Nothing ventured, nothing gained

“Lo, there do I see my father. Lo, there do I see my mother, and my sisters, and my brothers. Lo, there do I see the line of my people, Back to the beginning! Lo, they do call to me. They bid me take my place among them, In the halls of Valhalla! Where the brave may live forever!” ― The Viking Prayer.

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5-20-14

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Heathen New Year (5th January 2015)

As Sól’s light falls on the final day, A year on Miðgarðr is washed away, A brand new chance to show Óðinn my deed, In Yggdrasil’s branches a new year takes seed, Hail Frey, prosperity and virility, Hail Freyja, lust and fertility, Hail Þórr, strength and protection, Hail Óðinn, wisdom and intention, Hail Skaði, valour and redemption, Hail to the powers as the days start to lengthen.

- hedendom

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Rio Umbuni by Andreas Kay on Flickr.

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Another my photo from the session for my friends

Photo from session with shield made by https://www.facebook.com/pages/Black-Forest-Forge/262433637196025?fref=ts

Photo by https://www.facebook.com/K.Mikolajczak.Photography?fref=ts

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What runes do Vikings use?

The extremely short answer is that they used the 16-rune Younger Futhark. The significantly longer answer (which is still only a very brief summary of only the most major points) is behind the break.

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An introduction to the Younger Futhark - the runic alphabet of the Viking Age!

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Out of the darkness come devils by bennybulb http://flic.kr/p/iRsYkh

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A feast that is fine enough for Frøy! All pictures are of reconstructed Viking age recipes from Ribe Viking Centre in Denmark.

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Julaften is a celebration on 24th December that dates back to Old Norse times. Celebrations traditionally begin at sundown. A great feast, drinking and exchanging presents is part of the celebration in modern times but giving presents, julenisse and juletreet (Christmas tree) are newer additions.

The food is usually very traditional and may include svineribbe (pork ribs), medisterpølse (sausage), lutefisk, pinnekjøtt, served with lots of beer, mead and akvavit!

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http://jerology.tumblr.com/ | Long Creek Falls

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Photo from session with shield made by https://www.facebook.com/pages/Black-Forest-Forge/262433637196025?fref=ts

Photo by https://www.facebook.com/K.Mikolajczak.Photography?fref=ts

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Buckhorn Wilderness, Washington, USA by jess wood

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Facebook on We Heart It.

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Winter Runoff by Bryn Tassell on Flickr.

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Midsummer 2013

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Common Raven by ebeckes on Flickr.