VIKING SYMBOLS meaning and pronunciation

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  • Let's talk about VIKING SYMBOLS! and of course their meaning and pronunciation. Don't forget get like and comment to participate in the giveaway! And leave your IG or email so I can contact you if you win!
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  • @Hrafna
    @Hrafna  3 ปีที่แล้ว +452

    Hi! Thank you so much for participating in the giveaway! I have picked out 3 random winners and contacted them ❤ hopefully I will have more giveaways in the future!!

    • @igutierrezd91
      @igutierrezd91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      damn i'm 10 minutes late to the giveaway :(

    • @hasepsut011
      @hasepsut011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nooo...while I was watching and showing it to my boys you sent msg it finished. We loved it so so much.....well, it was not ment to be 🥺

    • @visicifliku2052
      @visicifliku2052 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are so beautiful and I love vikings

    • @timp3627
      @timp3627 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn not me

    • @nathanarmstrong7636
      @nathanarmstrong7636 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh well. I will enter the next one. Love your content.

  • @arnau6712
    @arnau6712 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2512

    Petition to create Duolingo icelandic please

    • @sisigpapi
      @sisigpapi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

      The Icelandic people and Icelandic speakers themselves would be the ones to carry this out

    • @_Mett_
      @_Mett_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      I'm currently using Drops, but Duolingo would be amazing too

    • @yksvochbby.ps6717
      @yksvochbby.ps6717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Memrise has an Icelandic course

    • @prakhargoyal1799
      @prakhargoyal1799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      I support for this also. Every nordic language is there except Icelandic😪

    • @Mielikki1
      @Mielikki1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YES

  • @herravintage
    @herravintage ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If anyone is interested, It should be pointed out that many of the sigils, like Ægishjámur or Vegvísir are most likely not from the Viking age. As there are no records of them from that time. For instance, the earliest known recording of the Vegvísir was from 1860. Same with Ægishjálmur, which is similarly relatively young. Perhaps the earliest record of it goes back to a late 17th century manuscript, but I am unsure of this. A good video from Dr. Jackson Crawford gives a good explanation on these Icelandic magic symbols, he also has great video series on Old Norse and runes.
    Regardless, absolutely enjoyed the video!

  • @theresadimarco764
    @theresadimarco764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    My mother taught me about runes, Norse stories, & the eddas when I was little. They are all so ingrained into me(The deities, the runes, & the symbols). I still use rune vocalics every day to bring in helpful or needed frequencies. It is reassuring, empowering, and part of my morning routine.

    • @doesyomamaknowtho1468
      @doesyomamaknowtho1468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What the hell is rune vocalics

    • @dayzfreshie1017
      @dayzfreshie1017 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@doesyomamaknowtho1468 Rune vowels. In lamen terms, Viking rune pronunciation. Because certain symbols were actually words or letters as well

    • @martinbeicht9643
      @martinbeicht9643 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Snorri Sturluson, who wrote the Eddas, was a christian from Iceland.
      He just wanted to bring back the scaldic poetry, it wasn't ment to show authentic paganism. It's just entertainment art.

    • @Doltharsodjath
      @Doltharsodjath ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@martinbeicht9643 impossible! I'm a direct descendant of Rollo, who was best friends with Snorri! It's 100% authentic. Snorri would never lie, just as i would never tell shit to absolut strangers in the internet!...🤣

    • @martinbeicht9643
      @martinbeicht9643 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Doltharsodjath 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

  • @juanmolina5215
    @juanmolina5215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am a catholic, and the most traditional among us often say that Nordic culture is pagan and should be avoided. I hope God understands and forgives me. But I think it's so rich and SO cool! Please, continue with the channel, and these cultural and linguistic curiosities! Thanks, pretty lady who probably must be descended from elves!

  • @Dragonamg2
    @Dragonamg2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +604

    My long-sword instructor has the helm of awe tattooed on his back. He got it after his ex stabbed him in the back with a steak knife. It hasn't happened again since so I guess it's working.

    • @n.g.spencer8076
      @n.g.spencer8076 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      the long sword probably helps too.

    • @woodman1701
      @woodman1701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      😂
      Gotta love those feisty women! Lol

    • @TheMelancholicWriter
      @TheMelancholicWriter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@n.g.spencer8076 “THIS is a knoife.”

    • @LordThrain
      @LordThrain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣 🤣 🤣

    • @bombtubejamz739
      @bombtubejamz739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      my bro literally has that in one of hie songs he done 8 years ago when he was goofin sayin stab a bitch with a steak knife fun times 😂

  • @VITORB82
    @VITORB82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    When i'm drunk my Icelandic accent drastically improves.

    • @Listeningtomuzak
      @Listeningtomuzak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This is so true

    • @michaelfortunato3117
      @michaelfortunato3117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      SKOL

    • @christianroy5663
      @christianroy5663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aye, that kind of subtle and hissing R sound like in the word dóttir (daughter). I've noticed Mongolian and Nahuatl (Aztec language) uses that sound too.

    • @nandinhocunha440
      @nandinhocunha440 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your ancestors is proud

    • @UlfhedinnNorsk
      @UlfhedinnNorsk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When I am drunk I get a whole host of interesting accents 😂

  • @Kaylibzgraipz
    @Kaylibzgraipz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really got alot out of that in a short time I had most of those symbols on my fridge and u just described their meaning like u knew they where there...thank you

  • @craigholman4365
    @craigholman4365 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep the gifts! I'm honestly having a hard time not falling for a very easy and comforting face to aide being educated 54 years later! knowledge and passion are hard to ignore, thank you!

  • @sisigpapi
    @sisigpapi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Viking and Norse runes and symbols and their meanings are so cool, I don't care what anyone says

    • @fadthetic
      @fadthetic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      True

    • @EVO6-
      @EVO6- 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Some of these aren't viking

    • @WildWoodsGirl65
      @WildWoodsGirl65 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Right, they're not Viking but they are Norse. The Viking era is a short span of time within Scandinavian history & experience.

  • @EVO6-
    @EVO6- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +327

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: I am not a PHD or historian but I have researched these topics extensively out of my own personal interests.
    The Vegvisir and Ægishjálmur are *not* Viking or Norse symbols, they came later than that. The Vegvisir first appears in a Christian Icelandic manuscript called the Huld Manuscript from 1860, it comes from mainland European magic and most likely not anything from the Norse age. The Ægishjálmur is a bit more blurry, as there is a 'helm of awe' referred to in the Eddas, however this item is exactly that, a helmet. The symbol we associate with it does not appear until the 17th century as another occult symbol.
    I'm not saying they're not authentuc to Iceland, I myself have a Vegvisir tattooed alongside Icelandic runes, but they did not exist alongside the Vikings. Btw, given that you've been inandated with emails about runes Hrafna, I would be happy to take on a few questions about using/transliterating them into the types I am most familiar with. Takk fyrir :)
    Edit: you hinted to this but we actually have no idea what the Valknut meant or what it's real name was, as 'Valknut' only appeared in the 1940s. We just know it was associated with Óðin because we find it next to depictions of animals like Ravens that he was associated with.

    • @goatwornarmband3896
      @goatwornarmband3896 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Ah i see you're a man of culture as well

    • @Mossy-Rock
      @Mossy-Rock 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      Thanks for pointing this out for everyone. Pop culture tends to lump so much into the "Viking" category out of convenience or because it is cool, when actually it is not.

    • @goatwornarmband3896
      @goatwornarmband3896 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@timp3627 Someone doesn't know how genealogy works and it shows

    • @goatwornarmband3896
      @goatwornarmband3896 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@timp3627 woah scathing. And implying actually learning about your ancestors is a bad thing. Go back to the text books XD Absolute weapon.

    • @konnii1
      @konnii1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@timp3627 your ancestors are mostly embarrassed knowing your in their line, lossing you shit on TH-cam comments when people are clearly point out what is right, yet you cry"NOOO MY ANCESTORS!" Even though you are most likely in somewhere america

  • @kargandarr
    @kargandarr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I was doing research on the Viking culture and runes recently. During that time I read about how Valknut is pronounced and you were correct with the pronunciation of it.

    • @je-freenorman7787
      @je-freenorman7787 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have you ever heard of Armenian Runes?
      Why do they call them Armenian????
      silly

  • @danielbrazeau7001
    @danielbrazeau7001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just loved the way she rolls the rrrs .
    Kinda sound like a purring cat,very soothing !

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 3 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    It's really fascinating to me, learning about Viking history

    • @norffillian497
      @norffillian497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Wow, you're really omnipresent on this platform!

    • @octaviosander8898
      @octaviosander8898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Do you sleep?

    • @jamesvinson3998
      @jamesvinson3998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah Viking history is awesome. Love the culture, multiple generations ago, my family were Vikings. My lineage is very important to me. In order to better prepare oneself for the future, it's of great importance that they understand their history.

    • @jackson5802
      @jackson5802 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      HOW ARE YOU ALWAYS HERE!?

    • @user-sq1le3jd8i
      @user-sq1le3jd8i 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is awesome! Never stop learning!

  • @oliverkramer5005
    @oliverkramer5005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    In German we are having the word "Wegweiser" which sounds and looks pretty similar to Vegvisir. Means something like sign post or destination panel. :)

    • @Luka1180
      @Luka1180 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      In Danish vejviser means both someone who shows the way and a sign post, and a map or book with maps.m for like when you're driving!

    • @joshamynameismine4468
      @joshamynameismine4468 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      In dutch it is called an wegwijzer, it van mean someone who shows the way or a signpost

    • @EremittV
      @EremittV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Very interesting. I also thought of the word Visier, Visor in English and Vizier in Dutch. Since it's something to see through and they place it on their forehead.

    • @krishba827
      @krishba827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Shutup

    • @meaningfulmindfulness15
      @meaningfulmindfulness15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      That's so cool to read all the other cultural differences and similarities they all share.

  • @Nick041979
    @Nick041979 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite symbol is the Helm of awe, 2 things I love were the way you described every symbol, hopefully you will do another, and also god your voice. I could fall into dreaming listening to you. Have an awesome year

  • @bonedietywitch946
    @bonedietywitch946 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey! I am a direct descendant of
    Sir Richard II De Wallace of Wanmeighton de Waylays Laird Of Riccarton (Scotland, 1143 - 1214 AD). And
    Sir David de Lindsay of Luffness (Scotland, 1244 - 1271 AD).
    and Walter de Gant Lord of Folkingham (England, 1080 - 22 August 1138 AD).
    And
    Gerolf of Holland (France, c. 850 - 895/896 AD). Gerolf or Gerulf was the second count of this name who is attested in the area of Friesland
    AND
    Alfred The Great King Of Wessex (England, 849 - 26 October 899 AD). AND
    Jacques de Lambinus (Scotland, ~1066 - ?)
    AND
    Ivar II of Waterford, King of Waterford and Dublin (Ireland, 925 - about 1000 AD).
    Its so awesome seeing these videos learning more about my ancestors an our culture!

  • @DaxOrlom
    @DaxOrlom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    We read things like 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and they get to read badass Norse poems... of course.

    • @sykotikmommy
      @sykotikmommy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You could always buy the Eddas and other books. I have them, plus more books.

  • @jonathanharper3595
    @jonathanharper3595 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I have been studying Odinism for 20 years and feel that I have learned more watching your videos than I have ever been taught by any American. Thank you for what you do.

    • @alexanderwagner4587
      @alexanderwagner4587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly! For all of the books in English I've read on Norse-Germanic traditions and religion, the most knowledgeable source I've ever found is talking to rural Scandinavians, the more isolated the better, because they all mostly grew up with these stories that were passed down through the generations, and still practice most of the old Pagan customs in some form or another!

    • @dustinfitz6861
      @dustinfitz6861 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What do you recommend reading ?

    • @austeresilence4853
      @austeresilence4853 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Jonathan Harper what did you "study" exactly then 🤔? The things said and displayed in this video are pretty common knowledge you can find on internet when you search a little bit about Icelandic/Norse culture.
      She's putting it really nicely but..that's the basics 🙂

  • @rosegod6665
    @rosegod6665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I dedicate my life to learning and loving different cultures and one of my favorites is Norse or Icelandic so having you here teaching me is a dream come true, I loved the symbols growing up but neverrrr knew what they truly meant until now thank you so much

  • @vinnie1889
    @vinnie1889 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Hrafna, thank you for your video. I’m intrigued by the history of the Viking era, so fascinating ! You’re excellent in your presentation…. yes , and also very beautiful 🌹❤️

  • @zoeeee2952
    @zoeeee2952 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    I love hearing you pronounce these beautiful Icelandic words! Learning to pronounce them for anyone who didn't grow up speaking that language sounds incredibly difficult

    • @isagoff1
      @isagoff1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Anyone can learn. I learnt Norwegian as an adult and speak it fluently.

    • @lavishlyvice
      @lavishlyvice 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      From what I have heard it’s more difficult for native English speakers than other languages, mostly because of the complex sounds and pronunciations that basically don’t exist in the English language. English is quite soft in comparison.

    • @jonsingleton203
      @jonsingleton203 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lavishlyvice English has a lot more Latin in it but it's still a germanic language so it' shouldn't be too complicated . The worst is going totally outside uour culture like mandarin or Japanese but people do it they probably have a 160 IQ lol but they do

    • @rytterl
      @rytterl ปีที่แล้ว

      ​​@@isagoff1 ​ I would challenge that. There is ALWAYS a tell. I have yet to meet a single foreigner in my 34 years as a Norwegian who didn't move to Norway as a kid who is fluent.
      Not AT ALL trying to be rude here, btw. I just know that a lot of the sounds we make while speaking is not easy to replicate. And often, that's where we recognize a foreigner right away. Their flow of language is off.
      But if you've mastered it, awesome! I'd love to hear it 🤙

  • @Quester91
    @Quester91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The way she says drakkar warms my soul. What a beautiful language icelandic is.

  • @donwilliams3464
    @donwilliams3464 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have recently found out that I myself am Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish. I have embraced my Viking heritage. Congrats on the winners.

    • @Billybob10101
      @Billybob10101 ปีที่แล้ว

      How can you just recently find out where you from

    • @donwilliams3464
      @donwilliams3464 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ancestry DNA.

    • @jkl5712
      @jkl5712 ปีที่แล้ว

      Give Arith Hagar a view sometime if you want to learn about the religion. He is very informative and knowledgeable when it comes to Norse religion.

    • @NeonCicada
      @NeonCicada ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Vikings are less of an ethnic group -- and more of a profession (like the military)

    • @magnusgranskau7487
      @magnusgranskau7487 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NeonCicada yeah, but when you say viking today, one means Scandinavians. And yes it might have been some others that accompanied them. But it largely is people from Scandinavia and the nearby areas around them

  • @lorimorton189
    @lorimorton189 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love all the information you have taught me. I wait for more, I am very interested in anything viking. Thank you, it helps me to have deep conversations before my son's.

  • @MrTomas020691
    @MrTomas020691 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    when I was in elementary school as a danish person, we were actually taught to read runes, but I totally forgot the skill by now

    • @MrGrenardo
      @MrGrenardo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What a shame

    • @getous
      @getous 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah same here /Sweden

    • @LinneAzalea
      @LinneAzalea 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      In Sweden too, I remember thinking it was really cool but I can't remember a single rune these days 😂

  • @RobChristianson
    @RobChristianson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks so much for making these! I’m trying to learn more about my Norse heritage and this is amazing.

    • @je-freenorman7787
      @je-freenorman7787 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Everyone has a Pagan heritage
      Pagan only means Non-Christian
      so everything before Christianity would be pagan by default

    • @je-freenorman7787
      @je-freenorman7787 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Normans, Norfolk, Normandy, Norway, etc , all come from Norse culture, which was all Aryan and converted to Judean Christianity by the Romans

  • @xxyaboiixx1546
    @xxyaboiixx1546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I recently got interested in knowing more about vikings, since I was born in Denmark. I have seen a few of your videos, and it is very interesting, I know a lot more now than I did before. Thank you.

    • @sandwichmaker8550
      @sandwichmaker8550 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The vikings originally came from denmark before they traveled to norway, sweden and iceland

  • @janisport23
    @janisport23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hæ Hrafna, Ég heiti Marcus og er sænskur. Ég er að læra íslensku og ég elska tungumálið. Ég byrjaði að horfa á myndböndin þín þegar ég fann “teaching Icelandic” seríuna þína.
    I'm afraid that's the extent of my abilities thus far since I've been learning for about a month, next year I'll be taking a beginner's course as well. Anyway, watching your videos has not only given me insight into the language but also Iceland as a country, I feel like very little is known about it even among the Nordic countries, and learning more about Iceland is a major motivation when studying Icelandic. Another motivation is that I'm also very interested in Norse myth and viking history, my hope is that learning Icelandic will give me more insight into this shared Scandinavian heritage.
    Takk fyrir

    • @alexandlouise
      @alexandlouise 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tjena Marcus! Bra jobbat 😊 Jag kommer ifrån Island och kan hjälpa dig lära om du har förslag för nya avsnitt!

    • @janisport23
      @janisport23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hej, jag har kollat in några av era videor och de verkar intressanta, eftersom det är bra träning för mig att lyssna på isländsk dialog så skulle det vara kul å se en video där ni testade att bara prata isländska. Allt gott!

  • @vitoriaschoberrosa9601
    @vitoriaschoberrosa9601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just wanna say something for this woman: I love your voice.
    Like I'm a brazilian and i dont speak english a lot, but i watch the videos because i really love her Voice

  • @renesalamea8369
    @renesalamea8369 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Iceland amazing nature. !!
    You have a beautiful voice. !!

  • @Nordic67
    @Nordic67 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this video and the information you share. The jewelry is super cool. As a Scandinavian descendant I feel like those symbols are apart of me. From what my grandmother explained to me the Vikings were very found of silver even more than gold. No wonder why I love silver!

  • @prakhargoyal1799
    @prakhargoyal1799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Your energy in giving info about the Iceland shows how much you love your country.
    Your energetic vibe attracts us more to really gain something about Iceland as there is no icelander to tell (i think🤔) about the Iceland.
    Love from India♥️🙏

  • @Purple0ne1
    @Purple0ne1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    When i were in elementary school we were taught how to read runes and make whistling necklaces and other stuff Viking used to make.

  • @SunnisunshineGreece
    @SunnisunshineGreece 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just came across your channel and love it! Also love the jewellery and the boat! Ordering at least three items!
    Thanks from fellow Viking ❤️

  • @aaronolivier3033
    @aaronolivier3033 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your video. Really great information, I much prefer knowing the proper names for these symbols.
    Runes are a fascinating study, each letter has its own meaning, and when we put words together, even in modern English, we find the meaning of the word in the body of the meaning of each letter.
    Looking forwards to seeing more of your work.

  • @jonathaspereira6640
    @jonathaspereira6640 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A sometime ago, I learned how to read runes and became passionate to learn more about the norse culture. Today I follow even the faith. May the gods bless you

    • @jonathaspereira6640
      @jonathaspereira6640 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@norsecarolina Sure thing.

    • @jonathaspereira6640
      @jonathaspereira6640 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@norsecarolina In fact, they use viking as to reffer to the norse people, but they do not know that "viking" is an action, not a people. you go viking...

  • @devonharsel3692
    @devonharsel3692 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I recently started studying the magical staves and runes as well as anything and everything norse and find it fascinating! I'm an American of Icelandic decent and am planning a trip to Iceland so I'm trying to learn as much as I can before I go. It's become my new favorite hobby to learn about my ancestors!

  • @williepete5577
    @williepete5577 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I first read the Prose and Poetic Edda 62 years ago just before High School and found the stories wonderful. I still do.

  • @karlabroussard134
    @karlabroussard134 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love listening to her talk and her videos my ancestry is heart Icelandic which settled supposedly and Nova Scotia Canada with the orcadia Indians and which is now called The Cajun babineaux keep up the good work K. from Louisiana

  • @hazeldorko1138
    @hazeldorko1138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    A couple years ago, I got to tour the modern viking ship Draken Harold Hårfagra. It was really a sight to behold and amazing that it had crossed the Atlantic!

  • @laranidecker6390
    @laranidecker6390 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    I just love the sound of this language!

    • @arinaina4262
      @arinaina4262 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So do l

    • @veroniquecastel9582
      @veroniquecastel9582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same! So unusual and intriguing.

    • @DimitriMoreira
      @DimitriMoreira 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@veroniquecastel9582 exactly my thoughts! I think Swedish is softer and Norwegian is definitely more mellow, but Icelandic has something intriguing about it. So unusual as you said so yourself. It attracts me the most.

    • @eindriifrijofsson6256
      @eindriifrijofsson6256 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You mean the language you butchers? You children have no clue how to say these words. Go to Jackson Crawford

    • @laranidecker6390
      @laranidecker6390 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@eindriifrijofsson6256 Well of course I have no clue, what's your point?

  • @jasono8885
    @jasono8885 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great way to give back to your followers. Thank you for all your info.

  • @Tolboe
    @Tolboe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +291

    Fun fact about the Helm of Awe and the Vegvisir: we have no proof of them from the Viking Age, the earliest record of them being from the 19th century.

    • @j.b.4340
      @j.b.4340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Not according to Dr. Jackson Crawford.

    • @LarsAgerbk
      @LarsAgerbk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@j.b.4340 damn you now I have to watch his videos on the subject

    • @wolfura
      @wolfura 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@j.b.4340 He is wrong.

    • @wolfura
      @wolfura 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly.

    • @LarsAgerbk
      @LarsAgerbk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@wolfura how so exactly if you don't mind me asking.

  • @BadWolf-wv6rn
    @BadWolf-wv6rn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I recently discovered my nordic heritage and I'm finding the culture and religion fascinating and comforting, it feels like its drawing me closer to my ancestors thanks to your channel and others like yours helps me to understand my nordic history better thank you

    • @jimmyboynottknown7713
      @jimmyboynottknown7713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Another American using ancestry and D.N.A test as an excuse. Your own culture is the biggest genocide of millions of native tribesmen. Anything that was original died out decades ago or was killed off to extinction. You lot can't lay claim to anything just because of that pathetic excuse or because you watched something on a t.v show you like . In reality (the rest of the world outside of America) thats how the real world works

  • @HikinJnl
    @HikinJnl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Didn't know the edda was mandatory reading there, makes me happy.

    • @HikinJnl
      @HikinJnl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Ginnungagap wtf, how old are you? I'm swedish, 29, and have never heard of it in school, nor from anyone else here.

    • @HikinJnl
      @HikinJnl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Ginnungagap måste ha tagits bort nånstans på sent 80 tal tidigt 90 då. Existerar knappast nu iaf.

    • @LinneAzalea
      @LinneAzalea 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HikinJnl Haha, hur är det med matten? Hur fick du det till att någon som är 9 år äldre än dig måste ha gått på gymnasiet under sent 80-tal/tidigt 90-tal? 😅
      Jag är 32 och var också tvungen att läsa det i gymnasiet (tog studenten 08). Det ingick i läroplanen i svenskan. Och jag är bara 3 år äldre än dig så kan knappast ha hänt något större på de 3 åren

  • @thebooknymph9371
    @thebooknymph9371 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the two tone necklace that spins

  • @timgwin4502
    @timgwin4502 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is awesome and I loved hearing the pronunciations.

  • @bowfishguy1637
    @bowfishguy1637 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The insense burner long ship was pretty cool. Its cool that you have the opportunity to link up with "norse" companies to do a give away

  • @dalton6903
    @dalton6903 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was just thinking to myself “I haven’t seen a video from Hrafna in a while.” Such a cool collab! Definitely going to have to slide on over to their website and check out the merch.

  • @douglashorgan8680
    @douglashorgan8680 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos! Always enjoy a great lesson on history

  • @garypierce9931
    @garypierce9931 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for all your knowledge. Your videos are very informative.

  • @MrChaosReborned
    @MrChaosReborned 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    From a country of conquers to another : Really happy to see you're back.
    Cheers from Portugal

    • @cognomen9142
      @cognomen9142 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What did Iceland conquer? Apart from a tiny bit of Greenland (which was abandoned in the 15th century) and and even tinier bit of North America (which was abandoned within a few years), that is. Just asking as a Mainland Scandinavian, you know, those who were the actual Norse conquerors conquering big chunks of both Western and Eastern Europe (and leaving a few people on an island in the northwest)...

    • @damienbunting873
      @damienbunting873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here I just found out I'm half Azorean Portuguese and 40% Scandinavian; the rest is Slavic and 3.5% Neanderthal. Always thought I was 100% Portuguese till I got my Dna test.

    • @MrChaosReborned
      @MrChaosReborned 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@damienbunting873 That's awesome

  • @yeontansleftpaw2018
    @yeontansleftpaw2018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    way finder in German means “Wegweiser” sounds pretty similar to vegvísir

    • @DennisKarlsson
      @DennisKarlsson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Swedish.. vägvisare.

    • @azocktdf7736
      @azocktdf7736 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      In afrikaans it's called "Wegwyser"

    • @dyonneschol7268
      @dyonneschol7268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In dutch it means weg wijzer whaha

    • @DennisKarlsson
      @DennisKarlsson 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wish-keeper A "visare" is a "guide".

    • @DennisKarlsson
      @DennisKarlsson 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wish-keeper It doesn't matter. Visare in this case is a guide. A guide to show which way to go.
      www.interglot.com/dictionary/sv/en/translate/v%C3%A4gvisare

  • @MrTottenkinder
    @MrTottenkinder 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your time and the info. I appreciate you doing such a generous giveaway also!

  • @jeffsouth4731
    @jeffsouth4731 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the jewellry and the meanings of the symbols ..really informative and especially the pronunciations loved it

  • @woodman1701
    @woodman1701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful jewelry!!!
    That’s is for explaining the meanings of the symbols.
    It made me want to carve them into my tools.

  • @AndreBendigtsen
    @AndreBendigtsen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    "Valknute" in Norwegian would translate into something like "death knot". Best regards, Norwegian. :-)
    And it is pronounced very similar in Norwegian as you do in this video, but do put an E on the end there.

  • @billcox8682
    @billcox8682 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your shows they give me some history of my families background(my grandmother's family is directly from Iceland)✌️🤗

  • @MsNursenice
    @MsNursenice 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That incense cone burner is very cool! I love dragons very much. The smoke funnels down so it looks like its floating on a cloud. Thanks for sharing :) I just stumbled onto your channel this morning because I was looking to learn about runes. While THAT specifically wasn't fruitful (LOL) I did like seeing the symbols and their meaning, and the jewelry is pretty awesome. So thank you :)

  • @metalvideos1961
    @metalvideos1961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    man wish i was born in iceland would have loved to read those books as well. i am dutch and we have one province that got alot to thank the vikins for. its the province called Friesland. in the north of the netherlands. the only province that got invaded by the vikings. The frysian language is an very old viking language. ofc it got changed over the years but it roots come from the vikings. they still find viking stuff in the ground. they have found a viking ship as well. yeah viking is an awesome historical culture. well not for the people of those time but still. its very interesting subject.

  • @Reiko29DBS
    @Reiko29DBS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was really interesting because I've always been curious about Bjork's Vegvisir tattoo

    • @EVO6-
      @EVO6- 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      She was actually the one that popularised it altogether! Most of the common views of it stem from what she said about it being a viking compass, which unfortunately isn't true.

  • @eugeneknutson2908
    @eugeneknutson2908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for taking time to do this video I taught me alot.

  • @cacheteinflado1
    @cacheteinflado1 ปีที่แล้ว

    greetings from costa rica i love your culture i believe i was viking on my past life

  • @KingSebbz
    @KingSebbz ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The Vegvisir is an 18th century Icelandic magical stave that is thought to guide people through storms. It's also used as moral and ethical navigation, to help keep you on the “right path”. There's little evidence to support it actually being used by the Vikings, however that doesn't necessarily mean they didn't.
    I like the symbol either way. But to me it's more moral and ethical navigation then actual navigation 😅

    • @cravomusic_ufficiale
      @cravomusic_ufficiale 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I really don't know why people still think vegvieir Is a nordic ancient symbol. I have been appassionated by nordic history and religion maybe 4 days ago and i already know...

    • @IJusaI
      @IJusaI 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      a lot of misinformation about "viking" symbols when they are literally first mentioned in 18th century by a christian...
      Also theres NO evidence of it ever being used in the viking age. None.

    • @merlith4650
      @merlith4650 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      "There is little evidence ..." actually there is no evidence whatsoever.
      The symbol of vegvisir first appears 800 years after the official end of the viking age.
      To put that into perspective, the vegvisir and my cellphone that I'm typing with right now are FIVE times more closely related to each other timeline-wise than the vegvisir ever was to the viking age

  • @tannera.3359
    @tannera.3359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    We need a tutorial on Icelandic rolling of the R.

  • @mitchellbrown7935
    @mitchellbrown7935 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed the videos. Wish I would of seen these before I visited Iceland in 2019. I can’t wait to go back again when Covid is over. Thanks for all the great info

  • @clairechapman5519
    @clairechapman5519 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always enjoy listening to you speak, just realized that you did this 3 months ago so the giveaway is over. I love to find out the meanings of things in different cultures and religions.

  • @zoemovelle78
    @zoemovelle78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this, I have the Ægishjálmur tattoo on the back of my neck and i made my own set of runes 🥰 i’d love to get more norse staves tattooed on me but Im impulsive so i need to think it through 😂 I don’t know if I’ve said before but my father is Norwegian so I’ve been learning more about my Norse heritage recently and I love the culture, I love the eddas, I love the regard for nature and the way of living ☺️

  • @raze4789
    @raze4789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Runes are actually really easy to learn, there is a lot of connection to mythology and symbols as well.

    • @WyrdHag
      @WyrdHag 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you look at historical sources, there is very little evidence of the runes being "magical" in any way. They were mostly used as regular letters. But I'm sure it's fun to include some runic magic and wizardry in your viking fetish

  • @shadowr2d2
    @shadowr2d2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for posting this video 📹. I have always loved 😍. Different aspects of the Viking's. To have you give us your thoughts. Awesomeness hands down..

  • @adamharvey4838
    @adamharvey4838 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love ur channel I'm an odenist for 5 years now I have literally every symbol u just discussed tattooed on me lol and I love mulneir necklace I have my own hammer I made and I consider myself an above average Norse mythos expert myself but your very knowledgeable yourself and I love your channel

  • @Schauerland
    @Schauerland 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So incredible how Germanic based languages still contain similar words like Vegvisir - in German Wegweiser what means a Map, a compass or a sign to show the way 😊

    • @pjesapjes
      @pjesapjes 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      it means the same here in iceland. "something that leads your way. our roadmaps are called Vegvísir.

    • @je-freenorman7787
      @je-freenorman7787 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      English is a Germanic language
      Silly ra-bit. Tricks are for KIDS

  • @eternalheresy
    @eternalheresy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Ægishjálmur is not actually a Viking symbol, its a Icelandic magic stave found in the Galdrabók from around 1600. The Vegvísir similarly is not from the Viking age but is mentioned in the Galdrabók.

    • @jpax788
      @jpax788 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you!!!!!....

    • @peternygaardnielsen6745
      @peternygaardnielsen6745 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      De er kristne eller jødiske symboler. Det var nogle islændinge i 1600 tallet, der studerede det okkulte og som opfandt dem, efter de havde studeret kristne og jødiske okkulte symboler og okkultisme.

    • @peternygaardnielsen6745
      @peternygaardnielsen6745 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lyvemannen lyver ikke.

    • @Eyes_In_Your_Darkness
      @Eyes_In_Your_Darkness 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      But …. We will never surly know .

    • @mahatmaniggandhi2898
      @mahatmaniggandhi2898 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@peternygaardnielsen6745 lol

  • @wiseelf
    @wiseelf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing your research and knowledge. A big plus we are allowed to keep our eyes .

  • @finchmusic8210
    @finchmusic8210 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi I am steph,
    Thanks for your video, so informative, I got curious about vikings lately and I've been watching the vikings series and got to know about rune symbols and alphabets. I got inked with runes too.
    It was nice to learn its origin.

  • @nealmunro
    @nealmunro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I wear a mjölnir as I'm a blacksmith and from what I was told Thor was the patron saint of blacksmiths

    • @mertkaradeniz3032
      @mertkaradeniz3032 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      how about Hephaestus or Vulcan (:

    • @sir313jonsson
      @sir313jonsson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      yeah ''patron saint'' doesn't really apply when it comes to the norse gods

    • @jeffreysmith2095
      @jeffreysmith2095 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      St. Dunstan is the patron saint of blacksmiths

    • @KusacUK
      @KusacUK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sindri and Brokkr made Mjolnir. Loki disguised as a fly bit Brokkr’s eyelid as he was working the bellows, and Mjolnir came out of the forge with the handle shorter than intended.

    • @gillianstewart5686
      @gillianstewart5686 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He wasn’t. There’s no evidence for this

  • @wkslicex2508
    @wkslicex2508 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I found this channel to learn the icelandic language
    It's so cool that I also get to learn about the culture !
    Keep up the good work !

  • @RayYoWTF
    @RayYoWTF 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely love Viking culture. I was obsessed as a kid and even now my fascination keeps on growing. My grandparents have Irish and Danish in them from what my mom has told me. Not too sure how much of that can be connected to ancestral bloodline but to think it’s possible that perhaps a great ancestor of mine was one.

    • @risingphoenix8889
      @risingphoenix8889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you have Irish, you may be interested in Celtic culture :)

    • @RayYoWTF
      @RayYoWTF 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@risingphoenix8889 Thank you, I’ve heard of it and I may know a thing or two but definitely would like to research it. Thank you!!

  • @DarkRaven-iu9vn
    @DarkRaven-iu9vn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im currently learning to read runes and its very fascinating 👌

  • @Tinuzs
    @Tinuzs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'd love to hear more about the way they teach the viking times in Icelandic schools.

  • @nathanielbullock3660
    @nathanielbullock3660 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’ve recently converted to Norse pagan. I admire the religion and the wingspan of knowledge you can learn. I love learning new things and the spectrum, symbols and history is amazing thanks for sharing this video I know it’s a year old but I needed to learn how to pronounce some things. Thank you!

    • @runarhe5913
      @runarhe5913 ปีที่แล้ว

      So you believe in Yggdrassil?

    • @jkl5712
      @jkl5712 ปีที่แล้ว

      Give Arith Harger a view sometime. He is very knowledgeable about Norse paganism.

    • @BushidoIslander8689
      @BushidoIslander8689 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Skàl 🍻

  • @heidibryand8762
    @heidibryand8762 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for making these videos I really appreciate you I love to learn about the Viking culture and the pronunciation of the words. By the way you’re also beautiful

  • @langstonwilliams5530
    @langstonwilliams5530 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for this video!! Back in the early 90’s there was a wave Black Metal, Folk Metal, and Viking Metal genre/movements coming from Scandinavian countries like Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Of the many bands I was drawn to for example, Amorphis and Enslaved, which both have lots of Norse/Viking imagery on the album sleeves and Norse/Folk themes rooted in the music. As a social science enthusiasts, I did some research because the 2 bands I mentioned wear the Mjolnir or Thor’s Hammer around their necks. That inspired me to travel to Finland 🇫🇮 and Sweden 🇸🇪 in 2001. I feel such a connection to the music of Scandinavia for some reason. Not sure, but I believe a small portion of my genealogy is somehow tied to Iceland 🇮🇸 My father had surgery on his left hand where the doctor diagnosed him with “Viking’s Disease” where the hand curls like it’s gripping an ore. The doctor told my father somewhere in his genes are Northern European (Icelandic) roots is to why he had this condition. All in all, I hope you post more videos like this one. I find Norse Mythology so interesting. It’s nice to learn cultural norms and traditions other than my own. Thanks again! By the way, you are very nice looking person😊 Have great day😊🇮🇸

    • @alek124.
      @alek124. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! Keep Rockin’ 🤘🏾

  • @hystericalgamin
    @hystericalgamin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I can't believe I just found this channel. Vikings and Icelandic have ALWAYS been soooo interesting to me I am definitely subbing lmao

  • @compier12
    @compier12 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your correct pronunciation of the words!

  • @eduardonievessr4574
    @eduardonievessr4574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great 👌 video of the symbols of the old ways prechristian.

  • @aqueleoutro
    @aqueleoutro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love when smart people introduce me to their culture! Your content is brilliant! Thank you for sharing!

  • @Haraldsonn
    @Haraldsonn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    whomever reads runes to these days deserves a place among the gods, Haraldsønn here give you thanks , love Icelandic 🥰

    • @eindriifrijofsson6256
      @eindriifrijofsson6256 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh be quiet christian. You clearly don't know anything about Norse paganism and think just ANYONE deserves to be in Valhalla. Go back to your religion and stay there

  • @SSHRSpakers
    @SSHRSpakers 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fascinating native pronunciations of each symbol, I have some tattooed on my body. Great video thanks.

  • @danielsmith7894
    @danielsmith7894 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is my first video! I loved the information and history, looking forward to more content 😊

  • @58astroboy
    @58astroboy ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m a fan in all Viking culture and I’m impressed how well you present all the information in your videos. My father had a good friend who was a historian and traced our heritage way back when my ancestors sailed from Normandy with William the Conqueror to England.

    • @mike595
      @mike595 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Really!?! {Viking culture) or do you mean Norse culture? because you would know not all norse peoples would go on a viking, and William the conqueror, was known by his people as William the bastard.

    • @58astroboy
      @58astroboy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mike595 As I said Professor I only go on what I know.

  • @j.stephanjohnson4342
    @j.stephanjohnson4342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I actually got a Vegvísir tattood on my arm with runes around it then a Christian cross with at the end a spear pointing to the trinity knot on my inside wrist

    • @rikvleugels5210
      @rikvleugels5210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very nice! I have a Vegvisir on my right wrist and a Helm Of Awe on my left. Always loved the culture and meaning behind it!

    • @beinghuman3225
      @beinghuman3225 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you have the courage to touch life for the first time, you will never know what hit you. Everything man has thought, felt and experienced is gone, and nothing is put in its place.

  • @charleswynecoop3947
    @charleswynecoop3947 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow you really make this methodology shine, even more so

  • @opoxious1592
    @opoxious1592 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a t-shirt of Odin riding "Slepnir" (The six legged horse) to Walhala.
    I love it!

  • @agoodSlytherin2005
    @agoodSlytherin2005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think it's really cool that there are similarities between languages. In Germany "wayfinder" is called "Wegweiser" which sounds really hard like "Vegvísir" 😃

    • @tofan2622
      @tofan2622 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe you dont know this but literally all Nordic countries are German. We have to go back to the Germanic Tribes when the split happened, but there are similiarities......because it used to be the same language.

    • @agoodSlytherin2005
      @agoodSlytherin2005 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tofan2622 yeah, I've researched linguistics a lot since this comment. Apparently I'm learning swedish at school and we've noticed that Swedish has quite some similarities with our local south-western German dialect Alemannic. It's just fascinating how languages evolved through the past centuries and yet the Germanic languages kept very similar to each other

  • @innesclarsson9632
    @innesclarsson9632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    6:35 Gungnir could mean something along the lines of The weapon wielded by or slayer/killer of cowards or the coward referring to either Fenrir or Odin

    • @eindriifrijofsson6256
      @eindriifrijofsson6256 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It doesn't mean anything like that. You kids really need to do your research.
      Gungnir means Good year kiddo

    • @eindriifrijofsson6256
      @eindriifrijofsson6256 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also you are definitely a Christian with no clue as to what they are talking about. Go back to your religion

  • @sdev2749
    @sdev2749 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    fantastic video - helped me understand the symbols very well

  • @luisponcho6731
    @luisponcho6731 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, I like your videos and I bought the Viking ship incense burner it's really cool.
    It's very interesting getting to know more about your country thank you for sharing
    it with everyone.

  • @EpicWorkshop
    @EpicWorkshop 3 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    Awesome video 🤘🤘😍

    • @blueq4739
      @blueq4739 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      T S wtf? Lol why would she be a white supremacist

    • @Scareth
      @Scareth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@blueq4739 All of us pagans are called white supremacists. Some idiots can't make the distinction between Hitler stealing our symbols, and us using our own symbols in our religion. People assume we're nazis because of it, which sucks. But I'll take a beating any day to show of my pagan pride!!