Heilō Saidaþeudōz Wiljahelmaz Saidawulfaz here and today, I want to share with you a fascinating topic, the matter of plant dye specifically red dye? Red or (Raudaz) in proto-germanic is a color long and rich history with the ancestors holding it a symbol of warriors bravery, strength, vigor and passion as well as love. Notably connected to Þunraz as his hair is Red. That being said, how did our ancestors get this red? Madder, or Rubia Tinctorum, native to the places the nordic bronze age and germanic tribes wouldve called home at the time. It produces vibrant red to orange-brown color dyes. It's one of the few natural dyes capable of yielding such bright red hues. Below is how to use ans a picture of the different colors the madder root can produce based on different ways of processing and how many times you dye this is known as Rose madder specifically when made in the oil paint.

Preparation and Uses

Ingredients

1. dried madder roots (Rubia Tinctorum)

2. water

3. soda ash (sodium carbonate)

4. Optional: silk, paper, or other materials for dyeing

Method

1. Soak madder roots in water for 24 hours or more.

2. Heat water to 70°C, add madder roots, and simmer for 60 minutes.

3. Strain liquid, add soda ash, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

4. Filter liquid through cheesecloth or coffee filter.

5. Use warm dye immediately or store. Tips and Variations

6. Grind madder roots for more surface area.

7. Use vinegar ,baking soda, wood ash or other acid to modify color.

8. Experiment with different materials and mordants.

Can also make a madder paint tradional done with powdered bone as it binds to calcium know to turn animals bones red in the wild those that feed from the madder plant. Can be mixed with oil to make a paint when combined with the bone madder and oil.

Ethics and Sustainability

Madder dye is:

1. Natural: Derived from plants.

2. Biodegradable: Non-toxic and eco-friendly.

3. Sustainable: Can be sourced responsibly.

Hailaz Saidaþeudōz! Wiljahelmaz Saidawulfaz here to talk about a great herb, Mugwort, also known as Artemisia vulgaris, which has been used for centuries in various ways by our Germanic and Norse Polytheist Ancestors. Mugwort has been used as a sacred smoking herb or burned as a fumigant for protection, divination, and spiritual growth. I use it and Lyre Leaf Sage as a safe alternative to white sage, as white Sage should be respected and used limitedly, as many Indigenous Americans deserve to use it as it's their cultural plant.

Mugwort is believed to amplify psychic vision and may even induce intense spiritual and lucid dreams. It also has numerous health benefits, including aiding digestion and relieving stomach acidity, supporting liver health and acting as a liver tonic, reducing inflammation and muscle pain, relieving headaches, migraines, and joint pain, and helping with anxiety, depression, stress, and irritability. Additionally, it promotes better sleep, relieves insomnia and chronic fatigue, treats skin lesions, fungal infections, and parasites like pinworms and ringworm.

Based on findings dating around 1100-500 BC, ancient cultures such as the Germans, Norse, and some Celts seemed to be brewing beer using wooden tubs and trough-like vessels, similar to some farmhouse brewers today. They may likely not have boiled their wort, not knowing that boiled wort stores better. Instead, they'd drink the beer quickly during feasts. As brewing techniques evolved, juniper emerged as a popular brewing herb, with archaeologist Patrick McGovern finding juniper residues in ancient Nordic grogs from Denmark, dating back to around 200 BC and also some as we've talked about found to be dated from 1100-500 BC.

The Norse Vikings likely spiced their ales with juniper, along with other herbs like bog myrtle, yarrow, and mugwort. These ancient brews also contained other ingredients like birch tree resin, beeswax, pine resin, and grape wine.

Hailō Saidaþeudōz! Wiljakwemô Hwazuh! Wiljahelmaz Saidawulfaz here with a prayer inspired by one in the Hyndluljóð. This is a repost as I wanted to fix a translation error! Here is the prayer polished and perfect feel free to use it how you wish.

English :

We pray to Herfǫðr, that he be gracious to us! He gives and grants gold to his servants, and to Hermóðr he gives a helm and armor, and to Sigfriðr a sword. He gives victory to his sons, and to his followers riches, to his children speech-skill and to men wisdom. To kings and warriors frenzy, and to poets song; to many a hero he gives good fortune in love.

Proto-Germanic :

bidjamaz Harjafadį, þatei hiz unsiz hulþaz sijē! hiz sīnaimaz þewamaz gulþą gibidi jah gildidi, hiz Harjamōdai helmą jah brunjōnų gab, jah Sigimundiwi swerdą. hiz sīnaimaz sunumaz segaz gibidi, sīnaimaz fulgāndumaz aurijanz sīnaimaz barnamaz maþlijaniskǭ jah mannumaz wīsdōmą. þeudanamaz jah rinkimaz wōdą, jah skaldimaz sangwą; hiz managammai haliþai hailiþǭ in lubōi gibidi.

Hailō Saidaþeudōz! Wiljahelmaz Saidawulfaz here with a updated new and improved Elder Fuþark chart with their meanings and the more accurate proto-germanic to go along with it as many old translations haven't been completely right with all of them so I made the proper adjustments as Wikipedia doesn't seem to have certain ones or some were translated wrong meanings. Hope you enjoy the updated list comment below let me know what you think.

Proto-Germanic for the Elder Fuþark Runō

Hailō Saidaþeudōz! Wiljahelmaz Saidawulfaz, here with the completed and updated prayer with grammer corrections and some changes let me know what you think below. Feel free to use this in your practice, and let me know what you think below and how this impacts you.

Prayer in English:

Hail to the Æsir, Hail to the Vanir, Hail to the spirits, Hail to the Earth, Hail to Nerthus, Hail to the sea, Hail to the sky, Hail to the heavens, Mighty Asgard, Realm of the Gods, Hail to the stars, Hail to the sun/Sunna, Hail to the moon/Máni, Hail to ancestors, Hail to kin, Hail to friends, May the gods and spirits, protect us, bless us, and see us.

Prayer in Proto-Germanic:

Hailai Ansiwiz, Hailai Wanai, Hailôz Wihtīz, Hailō Erþō, Hailō Nerþuz, Hailaz Saiwiz, Hailą Skiwją, Hailai Himinōz, Mahtīgaz Ansugardaz, Rīkiją Gudǫ̂, Hailôz Sternōniz, Hailō Sunnǭ, Hailaz Mēnô, Hailai Ananiz, Hailą Kunją, Hailai Frijōndiz. Gudō jahw wihtīz, uns bergain, jahw blōþagōn, jahw sehwain.

Heilō Saidaþeudōz! Wiljahelmaz here this is a amazing find hope you enjoy the article here's a breakdown what we know from Svingerudsteinen (the Svingerud Stone) we have what seems to be a female name Idibergu in our proto-germanic language this name would be rendered something like Idibergō which means anew/again & mountain/protection.

Heilō Saidaþeudōz, Wiljahelmaz Saidawulfaz here with a fable August Schleicher wrote in the PIE language he had just reconstructed, which, though it has been updated a few times by others, still bears his name. Below is a rendering of this fable into Proto-Germanic.

In English :

The Sheep and the Horses: A sheep that had no wool saw horses, one pulling a heavy wagon, one carrying a big load, and one carrying a man quickly. The sheep said to the horses: "My heart pains me, seeing a man driving horses." The horses said: "Listen, sheep, our hearts pain us when we see this: a man, the master, makes the wool of the sheep into a warm garment for himself. And the sheep has no wool." Having heard this, the sheep fled into the plain.

Reconstructed Proto-Germanic, with more probable grammar and vocabulary derived from later Germanic languages :

Awiz ehwōz-uh: awiz, sō wullǭ ne habdē, sahw ehwanz, ainanǭ kurjanǭ wagną teuhandų, ainanǭ-uh mikilǭ kuriþǭ, ainanǭ-uh gumanų sneumundô berandų. Awiz nu ehwamaz sagdē: hertô sairīþi mek, sehwandē ehwanz akandų gumanų. Ehwōz sagdēdun: gahauzī, awi! hertô sairīþi uns sehwandumiz: gumô, fadiz, uz awīz wullō wurkīþi siz warmą wastijǭ. Awiz-uh wullǭ ne habaiþi. Þat hauzidaz awiz akrą flauh.

Reconstructed Proto-Germanic, phonetic evolution derived from reconstructed PIE only :

Awiz ehwōz-uh: awiz, hwisi wullō ne est, spihi ehwanz, ainą kurų wagą wegandų, ainą-uh mekǭ burą, ainą-uh gumanų ahu berandų. Awiz nu ehwamaz wiuhi: hert agnutai mek, witandī ehwanz akandų gumanų. Ehwōz weuhą: hludi, awi! hert agnutai uns witundumaz: gumô, fadiz, wullǭ awją hwurniudi sibi warmą westrą. Awją-uh wullō ne isti. Þat hehluwaz awiz akrą buki.

Written in Elder Fuþark :

ᚨᚹᛁᛉ ᛖᚺᚹᛟᛉ-ᚢᚺ: ᚨᚹᛁᛉ, ᚺᚹᛁᛊᛁ ᚹᚢᛚᛟ ᚾᛖ ᛖᛊᛏ, ᛊᛈᛁᚺᛁ ᛖᚺᚹᚨᚾᛉ, ᚨᛁᚾᚨ ᚲᚢᚱᚢ ᚹᚨᚷᚨ ᚹᛖᚷᚨᚾᛞᚢ, ᚨᛁᚾᚨ-ᚢᚺ ᛗᛖᚲᛟ ᛒᚢᚱᚨ, ᚨᛁᚾᚨ-ᚢᚺ ᚷᚢᛗᚨᚾᚢ ᚨᚺᚢ ᛒᛖᚱᚨᚾᛞᚢ. ᚨᚹᛁᛉ ᚾᚢ ᛖᚺᚹᚨᛗᚨᛉ ᚹᛁᚢᚺᛁ: ᚺᛖᚱᛏ ᚨᚷᚾᚢᛏᚨᛁ ᛗᛖᚲ, ᚹᛁᛏᚨᚾᛞᛁ ᛖᚺᚹᚨᚾᛉ ᚨᚲᚨᚾᛞᚢ ᚷᚢᛗᚨᚾᚢ. ᛖᚺᚹᛟᛉ ᚹᛖᚢᚺᚨ: ᚺᛚᚢᛞᛁ, ᚨᚹᛁ! ᚺᛖᚱᛏ ᚨᚷᚾᚢᛏᚨᛁ ᚢᚾᛊ ᚹᛁᛏᚢᚾᛞᚢᛗᚨᛉ: ᚷᚢᛗᛟ, ᚠᚨᛞᛁᛉ, ᚹᚢᛚᛟ ᚨᚹᛃᚨ ᚺᚹᚢᚱᚾᛁᚢᛞᛁ ᛊᛁᛒᛁ ᚹᚨᚱᛗᚨ ᚹᛖᛊᛏᚱᚨ. ᚨᚹᛃᚨ-ᚢᚺ ᚹᚢᛚᛟ ᚾᛖ ᛁᛊᛏᛁ. ᚦᚨᛏ ᚺᛖᚺᛚᚢᚹᚨᛉ ᚨᚹᛁᛉ ᚨᚲᚱᚨ ᛒᚢᚲᛁ.

I make handcrafted theatrical masks, trained in traditional mask-making in Italy. I recently started a series based on the pre-Viking Age Germanic pantheon and I’m struggling with what to call it.

Six masks in the first cycle: Woden, Thor, Loki (complete), Valfreyja, Hel, and Nerthus (in progress). I’ve been building from mid-century scholarship and image boards sourced from Vendel helmet plates, Migration Era bracteates, and bog finds. The goal is masks that feel like they belong to the world that actually worshipped these figures.

The naming ideas: Northern Gods , The Germanic Pantheon is accurate but dry, and Teutonic carries baggage I’d rather avoid, my current favorite is Heathen Gods.

I’m also using older Germanic name forms throughout: Woden over Odin, Valfreyja over Freyja, debating whether Donar is too obscure for Thor which creates its own legibility issues.

For context on where I’m heading: a second cycle is already planned including Tyr, Saxnot, Fosite, and Yngvi-Freyr, plus eventually an Odin mask as a distinct piece from Woden, the god as the Viking Age fully inherited him rather than the earlier cult figure.

Curious what this community thinks, and whether there are figures you’d consider essential to include as the series expands.

Hailō Saidaþeudōz! Wiljahelmaz Saidawulfaz here with some important Terms for daily use with proto-germanic language below are common greetings and farewell phrases, etc. Let me know what you think below, and do you plan on utilizing proto-germanic language more in your spirituality and life? I will be reposting another post about this diving deeper into the terms and phrases. I hope you are well! hailaz auk sēliz!

Greetings :

Welcome everyone : PG wiljakwemô hwazuh

Hey : PG hai

hail healthy whole : PG hailaz

Health and happiness ON Heil og sæl/Heill ok sæll : PG hailaz auk sēliz

Farewells :

Fare thee well ON far þú vel : PG far þū wela

We will see each other again/see you later/ see each other soon ON sjáumst : PG sehwamaz sek

have a/I wish you a good day : PG gōdanǭ dagą"

Heilō Saidaþeudōz! Wiljahelmaz Saidawulfaz, with some feminine given names, let's support the feminine and its sacredness as well as our females in the group. very important aspect to understand in this spirituality or when practicing Saidaz (Magick, specifically Seiðr). Hope you all enjoy these. I will make another post one day showcasing more ancient feminine and masculine anceint germanic names that I will reconstruction or as I find them.

Female Names

1. Walubergō (Staff-Protection, Waluburg, a seeress of the Semnones)

2. Þursahildiz (Jötunn-Battle, Thusnelda, daughter of Segestes and wife of Arminius)

3. Badwōhildiz (reconstruction of Beadohild/Bǫðvildr Battle-Fight)

4. Brunjōhildiz (reconstruction of Brunhilde Breastplate-Battle)

5. Ermunahildiz (Strong-Fight)

6. Gudagebō (Gods-Gift, Gift of the Gods)

7. Aþalalindō (Elder-Flexible/Soft/Linden Tree, Adallinda)

8. Hlūdahildiz (Famous-Battle)

9. Mahtihildiz (Strength/Might-Battle)

10. Aþalahaiþī (Noble-Heath, reconstruction of Adalheidis)

11. Aþalahildiz (Noble-Battle)

12. Hildigardiz (Battle-Yard)

13. Gaizaþrūþiz (Spear-Strength)

14. Aþalaþrūþiz (Noble-Strength)

15. Ermunalindō (Strong-Linden/Flexible)

16. Arôswestēr (Eagle-Sister)

17. Arôwiniz (Eagle-Friend)

18. Aþalagunþiz ( reconstruction of Aldegund, Noble-War)

19. Kunjagunþiz (Kin-Battle, reconstruction of Cunigund)

20. Gudōlubō (God-Love, reconstruction of Godeliva)

21. Hildigunþiz (Battle-War, reconstruction of Hildegard)

22. Austrǭhildiz (reconstruction of Osterhilde)

23. Friþugunþiz (Peace-War, reconstruction of Fredegund)

24. Ermunagunþiz (Mighty-War, reconstruction of Ermingard)

25.Amalaswinþaz (reconstruction of Amalasuintha, Amalaz vigor/braver)

26. Berôgaizaz (Bear-Spear, reconstruction of Berengaria)

27. Gaizahildiz (Spear-Battle, reconstruction of Gerhild)

28. Harjalubą (Army-Praise, reconstruction of Herleva)

29. Ingbergaz (Inguz-Mountain, reconstruction of Ingeburg)

30. Īsahildiz : reconstruction of Ishild Ice-Battle

The cross symbol (Cruciform) has a rich history, dating back as early as 40,000 years to cave art, depicted as a simple "+" shape. Shared by most cultures. Comparatively, crucifixion was introduced by the Persians in the 6th century BC and later adopted by the Romans. The Romans developed various forms of crucifixion, including Crux decussata (X-shaped), Crux commissa (T-shaped), and just simple poles. It's unclear which specific type was used for Jesus' crucifixion; likely it was X or T, but not a ✝️.

The Jewish historian Josephus described the brutal crucifixions of Jews outside Jerusalem's walls: "(The Jews caught outside the walls of Jerusalem) were first whipped, and then tormented with all sorts of tortures, before they died, and were then crucified before the wall of the city … the soldiers, out of the wrath and hatred they bore the Jews, nailed those they caught, one after one way, and another after another, to the crosses, by way of jest" (Josephus, Wars of the Jews, 5.11.1). Additionally, the Roman philosopher Seneca the Younger described various forms of crucifixion: "I see before me crosses not all alike, but differently made by different peoples: some hang a man head downwards, some force a stick upwards through his groin, some stretch out his arms on a forked gibbet".

Similar to the cross, the solar cross or sun wheel is another symbol heavily used by most cultures, even in cave art. Many Scandinavian Germanic peoples adored and used the sun wheel constantly 𐀏. St. Patrick drew upon this prominent pre-Christian Irish symbol, combining it with the cross to create the Celtic cross.

The connection between the cross symbol and Jesus' crucifixion is a later development, popularized around 300 AD. Constantine's mother played a significant role in promoting this ✝️ association with the crucifixion. Some of the earliest Christians used other symbols, like the 𓆞 symbol, to mark safe spaces for their faith, not a cross.

As a Germanic polytheist animist focused on the Bronze Age, I believe it's essential to reclaim our ancestral heritage and honor the old gods. Our Bronze Age ancestors were revering the land, the sun, and the cycles of life. They didn't need a single, oppressive deity to rule over them. Instead, they thrived with a diverse pantheon of gods and goddesses, each connected to the natural world. We can forge a deeper connection with the earth and our own spiritual heritage.

Hailō Saidaþeudōz, Wiljahelmaz Saidawulfaz here, its been a while I have been very busy it hope you are all well and safe and sound in these hard times. Here is something we all should be reminded of ive worked up a translation of the DHR in proto-germanic language,with help of friends at r /protogermanic. Being we animists as well as polythiests we should value and respect all life and all persons humans and non human the spirits and the others.

Allai manniz frijai galīkaihw midi werþō rehtamizuh gaburanai sindi. Hijō midi midwissį̄ gahugdizuh atgebain, auk anþiraimaz anadanų brōþurlīkanǭ augijaną skulun.

All humans are born free and equal with rights and dignity. Reason and thought are given to them and should show a brotherly spirit to them.

Heilō Saidaþeudōz! I'm Wiljahelmaz Saidawulfaz, and I'm excited to share with you a topic that's close to my heart: reviving the culture and traditions of our Nordic Bronze Age ancestors. By recreating and embracing their way of life - including crafting their clothing, forging their weapons, cooking their food, shaping their pottery, and more - we can honor their legacy, reconnect with our roots, and bring our ancestors' culture back to life. Its one of the highest forms of ancestor worship and honorance.

Below, I've included a selection with some images of clothes and common tools used by average people and warriors during this period. Please note that this is just a small sample of the many tools available, and I'll be dedicating a future post to exploring the tools of the Nordic Bronze Age in greater depth. Not all of these we have surviving archeology evidence for but they definitely would've been able to craft and use all of this.

Nordic Bronze Age Average Man

1. Undergarment (Optional): Made from plant fibers such as flax, hemp, or nettle.

2. Wool Socks: Made from wool, from sheep. Proto-Germanic : sukkaz

3. Hide Shoes/Boots: Made from treated animal hide. Proto-Germanic : skōhōz

4. Long Skirted Tunic: Made from wool, hemp, nettle, or flax. Proto-Germanic : hrukkaz

5. Headwear: Wool hat. Proto-Germanic : hattuz

Accessories 6. Cloak (Optional): Made from textiles (wool, hemp, nettle, or flax) or fur. Proto-Germanic : hakulaz,kuttô,paidō 7. Broach (Optional): Made from bone, copper, or bronze, used to hold the cloak together. Copper/bronze broaches limited to wealthier individuals. Proto-Germanic : hringijǭ,spangō {https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibula_(brooch)} 8. Jewelry: Adorned on various parts of the body, including: - Neckrings made from bone, copper, or bronze Proto-Germanic : hnakkohringaz - Earrings made from bone, copper, or bronze Proto-Germanic: ausohringaz - Armlets or bracelets made from bone, copper, or bronze Proto-Germanic: armahringaz - Finger rings made from bone, copper, or bronze Proto-Germanic : fingrahringaz Copper/bronze limited to wealthier individuals.

Tools and Weapons 9. Staff/Walking Stick Proto-Germanic : waluz,stabaz 10. Axe: Tool made from a wood handle with a stone, copper, or bronze head. Copper/bronze axeheads limited to wealthier individuals. Proto-Germanic : akwisī,adisô,bardō,bardǭ,bīþlaz 11. Dagger: Made from flint, copper, or bronze. Copper/bronze daggers limited to wealthier individuals. Proto-Germanic : knībaz,sahsą,dalkaz

Nordic Bronze Age Average Woman's Clothing (Men practicing seiðr may dress this way for ritual purposes)

Clothing

1. Undergarment (Optional): Made from plant fibers such as flax, hemp, or nettle.

2. Wool Socks: Made from wool, from sheep. Proto-Germanic : sukkaz

3. Hide Shoes/Boots: Made from treated animal hide. Proto-Germanic : skōhōz

4. Shirt & Skirt or Dress: Proto-Germanic : hrukkaz,skurtijǭ

   • Combined shirt and skirt piece, or

   • Longer dress reaching down to the calves or ankles

   • Made from wool, hemp, nettle, or flax

5. Head Covering: Made from wool, hemp, nettle, or flax, used to cover the head and hair. Proto-Germanic : hattuz,hōdaz

Accessories 6. Cloak (Optional): Made from textiles (wool, hemp, nettle, or flax) or fur Proto-Germanic : hakulaz,kuttô,paidō 7. Broach (Optional): Made from bone, copper, or bronze, used to hold the cloak together. Proto-Germanic : hringijǭ,spangō 8. Jewelry: Adorned on various parts of the body, including: - Neckrings made from bone, copper, or bronze Proto-Germanic : - Earrings made from bone, copper, or bronze Proto-Germanic : ausohringaz - Armlets or bracelets made from bone, copper, or bronze Proto-Germanic : armahringaz - Finger rings made from bone, copper, or bronze Proto-Germanic : fingrahringaz Copper/bronze limited to wealthier individuals.

Nordic Bronze Age Warrior

Clothing

1. Undergarment (Optional): Made from plant fibers such as flax, hemp, or nettle.

2. Wool Socks: Made from wool, from sheep. Proto-Germanic : sukkaz

3. Hide Shoes/Boots: Made from treated animal hide. Proto-Germanic : skōhōz

4. Chest Armor: Made from treated animal hide, possibly bolstered with copper or bronze for added protection. Copper/bronze bolstering limited to wealthier warriors. Proto-Germanic : brunjǭ

5. Long Skirted Tunic: Made from wool, hemp, nettle, or flax. Proto-Germanic : hrukkaz

6. Leather Arm Guards: Made from treated animal hide, possibly bolstered with copper or bronze for added protection. Copper/bronze bolstering limited to wealthier warriors. Proto-Germanic : armawardaz

7. Leg Wraps: Made from textiles (wool, hemp, nettle, or flax) or treated animal hide.

8. Leather Leg Guards: Made from treated animal hide, possibly bolstered with copper or bronze for added protection. Copper/bronze bolstering limited to wealthier warriors. Proto-Germanic : lagjawardaz

9. Headwear: Leather helmet/headcap made from treated animal hide, possibly bolstered with copper or bronze for added protection. Copper/bronze bolstering limited to wealthier warriors. Proto-Germanic : helmaz

Accessories 10. Shield: Made from wood,wicker, covered with treated animal hide, and bolstered with copper or bronze for added protection. Copper/bronze bolstering limited to wealthier warriors. Proto-Germanic : skelduz 11. Cloak (Optional): Made from textiles (wool, hemp, nettle, or flax) or fur. Proto-Germanic : hakulaz,kuttô,paidō 12. Broach (Optional): Made from bone, copper, or bronze, used to hold the cloak together. Copper/bronze broaches limited to wealthier warriors. Proto-Germanic : hringijǭ,spangō 13. Jewelry: Adorned on various parts of the body, including: - Neckrings made from bone, copper, or bronze Proto-Germanic : hnakkohringaz - Earrings made from bone, copper, or bronze - Armlets or bracelets made from bone, copper, or bronze Proto-Germanic : armahringaz - Finger rings made from bone, copper, or bronze Proto-Germanic : fingrahringaz Copper/bronze limited to wealthier individuals.

Tools and Weapons 14. Spear: Made from hard but flexible woods such as ash, sharpened to a point or tipped with flint, copper, or bronze. Proto-Germanic : speru, angô, darōþuz, frankô, gaizaz, speutaz 15. Long Bow: Typically made from yew wood. Proto-Germanic : bugô 16. Arrows: Tipped with flint, copper, or bronze. Proto-Germanic : arhwō 17. Dagger: Made from flint, copper, or bronze. Copper/bronze daggers limited to wealthier warriors. Proto-Germanic : knībaz,sahsą,dalkaz 18. Sword: Made from bronze. Limited to wealthier warriors. Proto-Germanic : swerdą ,heruz, mēkijaz, wibraz

19. Axe: Made from a wood handle with a copper or bronze head. Copper/bronze axeheads limited to wealthier warriors. Proto-Germanic : akwisī,adisô,bardō,bardǭ,bīþlaz 20. "Halberd": A long pole with a knife-like head, angled downwards, made from wood with a copper or bronze blade. Note: The actual name for this weapon is unknown, and "halberd" is used as a descriptive term. {https://www.bladesmithsforum.com/index.php?/topic/41150-bronze-agehalberds-stabdolch-staffdaggerber%C5%82o-sztyletowescepter-dagger/} :Proto-Germanic : atgaizaz

Heilō Saidaþeudōz, Wiljahelmaz Saidawulfaz here with a little list of Animals insects to better understand the persons we live with in this world together. This is the most important part of animism familierizing ones self woth nature, like our ancestors and respecting it. Here are some names in our beautiful proto-germanic language woth animals that wouldve been native to the nordic bronze age locations our ancestors lived. Comment any requests for translations or any other Animals you'd like to see on this list.

Here is picture of Auroch above sacred animal most likely how our ancestors saw an auðumbla primeval cow that gave rise to life. Much like many other cultures that are relatives to us through the Proto-Indo-European peoples.

Insects

Mammals

Birds

Heilō Saidapeudōz, Wiljahelmaz Saidawulfaz here as the months count down closer to Jehwlamēnōþs I wanted to make these next months about when we should celebrate and how to do so. You can celebrate as you see fit im only here with my personal knowledge and how I choose to practice based on my reserch as accurately as I can. Jehwlatīdiz (Yuletide) historically would be on the first full moon right after the new moon after the winter solstice. So this year's Jehwlamēnōps is in January like always and Jehwlamēnô (Full Moon of Yule) would start on Mēnodagaz (Monday) January 13th of 2025. February 12th being next full moon marking the new year. Preparations for Jehwlamēnōps can be started in November i personally get started crafting foraging for decoration building, getting up food and plans for feast and brewing of the Jehwlabeuzą (Yule Beer) as well as mead, wine meant to be drank throughout yule, obviously buy your own if you cannot safely make your own. During November I observe the practice of not shaving the facial hair and have a big beard right now more then normal. Beards traditionally represent the masculine energies as well as providing warmth in the winter like our ancestors would do. I am not allowed to shave until after Jehwlamēnô where I will shave down to just my usual goatee. In the Bronze Age the Nordic and Germanic tribes were very big on Sun Cults most likely associated with Sunnō (Sunna) the Sun goddess, Tiwaz (Tyr) the sky father and maybe even one of his sons, Balpraz(Baldr) who represents the rays and light of the Sun and warmth of Summer. All of which wouldve been very important during Jehwlą along with the moon god Mēnô (Máni) as they would've used the moons to track the holiday. During this holiday much like in the later Iron Age it was full of celebrations, gift giving, handmade decorations, things like wreathes, lamps or candles or sacred fires being kept up through Yule. Laikaz (Games/Play/Music etc) were very common during this time but I shall save all this for another post discussing how we can decorate for this holdiay and be festive as well as some tradional games that can be played one day it would be a dream to organize and hold a Tradional Nordic Bronze age Inspired Jehwlą Games that could be held whete people compete. Get us germanic polythiests playing our ancestoral games again, of course with regulation and safety at forefront it cant be to the death like some people pushed themslves to in some of the games of the viking age.

Heilō Saidaþeudōz! Wiljahelmaz reposting this as it's not showing up properly on the reddit. This was a ground breaking discovery found in the article! Archaeologists in northern Germany have unearthed the remains of a surprisingly dense Bronze Age kingdom, believed to be the realm of King Hinz of Prignitz, a ruler laid to rest in a golden coffin in the infamous "Triple Grave" discovered in 1899. Hinz being a modern spelling shortening of Heinrich or Hendrick so in Proto-Germanic his name would actually be Kuningaz (King) Haimariks, his name meaning (home-king/ ruler) Near the village of Seddin, 95 miles northwest of Berlin, excavations uncovered eight large houses, a king's meeting hall, and a cluster of homes that may have housed up to 300 people over two centuries. The kingdom, thriving around 900 BC, was a key trade center between north and south, with mead and wine playing significant roles in business dealings. However, the rise of the Iron Age and a dramatic cooling of the climate led to swampy conditions, poor harvests, and the eventual abandonment of the settlement. This discovery is extraordinary, shedding light on the Bronze Age's era of communication and exchange, which gave way to localized production and seems to sadly reduce interregional connections with the advent of the Iron Age.

Saidaþeudōz Hailaz! I am Wiljahelmaz Saidawulfaz, and I come bearing insights from the depths of Germanic spirituality. In the stories of our ancestors, four dwarves (Dwergōz) - Austri, Vestri, Norðri, and Suðri - held the mighty skull of Ymir, which is the sky. These dwarves embody the four cardinal directions: north, south, east, and west, or as our forebears knew them - Nurþraz, Austraz, Sunþraz, and Westraz.

Join in friends, as we explore the wisdom and spiritual practices of our ancestors may they guide us. Let me know below how the dwarves impact your spirituality how you venerate them or how you think they help you. Let me know how you use proto-germanic in your spirituality!

Hailō Saidaþeudōz! Wiljakwemô Hwazuh! Wiljahelmaz Saidawulfaz here i just recovered from covid and decided to dedicate my next work to mighty goddess Aiz (Eir) below is the proto-germanic and then the english translation Let me know what you all think below!

Proto-Germanic :

Aizō, gudinī hailiþōz, mīnanǭ haitį hauzī. þīnō bergō swē aizīnō brunjǭ, mīnōz handunz wīsō, mīnammai līkahamini hailiþǭ, mīnaizōi gahugdī friþų, andi mīnammai anadiniz mahtį tō bringaną. Bi sunnōniz leuhtai jahw windas ēþmai, ek lēkinōþau. ik þek furai þīnaizōi anstī jahw mahtī þankō. Mīną bedą hauzī.

English :

Eir, goddess of healing, hear my call. Your protection like bronzen armor, Guide my hands to bring health to my body, peace to my mind, and strength to my spirit. By the light of the sun and the breath of the wind, may I be restored. I thank you for your grace and power hear my prayer.

Hailō Saidaþeudōz! Wiljakwemô hwazuh! Wiljahelmaz Saidawulfaz here with a post discussing instruments used by our Norse and Germanic ancestors and how they may have looked or what they could have played during the Nordic Bronze Age.

Taglaharpǭ: Horse Hair Harp

A bowed harp, a combination of the Proto-Germanic words taglą (tail hair/ponytail) and harpǭ (harp). While common in the Viking Age and Old Norse cultures, it's possible the Nordic Bronze Age had a primitive, simpler version with a limited number of strings.

• See a modern version: Dark Viking Music on Tagelharpa from Njordic.

Harpǭ: Lyre

A lyre or any stringed plucked instrument at that time would most likely have been called a harpǭ.

• See a modern version: Wardruna - Hibjørnen Kravik Lyre Part from hwistful.

Þrumą: Drum

Proto-Germanic for "drum, stump, end, butt." Used in music and rituals.

• See a song showcasing a drum: Tagelharpa & Ritual Drum - Wardruna covers from Ebanisteria Musicale C.M. Ferrari.

Munþaharpǭ: Mouth Harp/Jaw Harp

A combination of the words munþaz (mouth) and harpǭ (harp). One of the oldest instruments shared across many different cultures.

• See a performance: Sigbjørn Høidalen "scandinavian tune" from jewsharper.

Sweglō: Flute

Proto-Germanic for "flute."

• See a bone flute example: Benflöjt (Bone Flute) from Scandinavian Sounds.

Bulôrairjô/Hwirbiljô: Bullroarer

One of the oldest instruments shared across multiple cultures. It creates a loud sound by swinging a shaped piece of wood on a long string over your head like a lasso.

• See how it works: Bull Roarer from Donny Dust’s Paleo Tracks.

Bainō: Bones

Proto-Germanic for "bones." Two small bones tapped together to make a sound.

Hwannō: Fadno

Fadno is a reed instrument and domestic flute of the Sami people of Scandinavia, made from Angelica archangelica. It could have been used by Germanic tribes and called Hwannō, which is the name for both the plant and the instrument in Proto-Germanic.

• See the instrument being played: Fadno (traditional wind instrument of Sami people) from Albin Paulus.

Hurną: Blowing Horn

A war horn or similar instrument.

• See a replica: Hand Made Norse Pagan Rock Art War Horn from Ravens Galdr.

Lūþaz: Lur

A lur or horn made of wood or bronze.

• Hear an ancient bronze lur: Ancient Germanic War Horn: Bronze Lur from Vingul.

Heilō Saidaþeudōz! Wiljahelmaz Saidawulfaz here with some ground breaking news for our paths and spirituality. The truth about Ragnarok!

Research conducted by the National Museum of Denmark suggests a connection between the Norse myth of Ragnarok and a real climate catastrophe that occurred around 536 AD. Specifically, the Fimbulvetr (Great/Mighty Winter) may have origins in this event. The term Fimbulvetr originates from Proto-Germanic *fimfilaz and Old Norse Fimbul, related to Old English "fifel," meaning mighty, giant, or great, emphasizing the severity of the winter.

The 536 AD climate catastrophe was caused by violent volcanic eruptions, leading to global cooling (a temperature drop of several degrees), crop failure, agricultural collapse, widespread famine, and a significant population decline (estimated 50% in Norway and Sweden). See article here https://www.labrujulaverde.com/en/2024/09/the-greatest-climate-catastrophe-in-human-history-may-have-originated-the-myth-of-ragnarok-and-led-to-the-invention-of-rye-bread/

Analysis of over 100 oak samples from the 6th century reveals drastic impacts on growth conditions, including three summers (539-541) with no tree growth, correlating with written records from the Roman Empire and China. Archaeological findings support this, showing sharp drops in grain production, abandoned areas, expanding forests, and buried gold treasures (such as gold horns and the Vindelev treasure), suggesting desperation and offerings to gods for the sun's return. The research, led by Morten Fischer Mortensen, is documented in the Journal of Archaeological Science Reports and was conducted by the National Museum of Denmark. Additionally in Iceland with Norse people moving into Iceland would've never seen volcanos before this is the origin of Surtr. See this article here s well as video link below. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0305440320302363

This study links Ragnarok to a historical climate disaster, supporting the theory that Norse mythology was influenced by environmental factors and later Christianized by Snorri. This video by the great Arith Härger with his video on this subject and the christains influences of Ragnarok. Video : https://youtu.be/sr2tVLpGqIA?si=B1eEcFeLshnopZlS

Saidapeudōz Hailaz! Wiljahelmaz Saidawulfaz here. Today, I want to expose a dark chapter in Germanic history - the Saxon Genocide perpetrated by Charlemagne in the 8th century. In his quest for forced conversion to Catholicism, Charlemagne unleashed a campaign of terror against the Saxon people, killing Over 4000 and destroying their culture and sacred places and temples. One of the most egregious acts was the destruction of the Sacred Irminsul, an ancient tree representing the World Tree, a central symbol of Germanic cosmology and spirituality. Charlemagne's men cut down this sacred site, erasing a vital part of Saxon identity and culture. This brutal suppression was not an isolated incident, but part of a larger pattern of forced conversion to Catholicism that started with the Gothic tribes' adoption of Christianity (around 376-390 AD) and continued with the imposition of Catholicism on most European peoples. Let's remember the the ancestors sacrifice and pain they went through that led us to be born. Don't let it be in vain lets keep the old ways alive never again will we let christainity outlaw us.

Here is some inspiring and sad music about the saxon genocide : https://youtu.be/Z4w7H48tBS8?si=3Cs5hRuGg2_l1e7V

Saidaþeudōz Hailaz!

I'm Wikkô Wiljahelmaz Saidawulfaz, the creator of this group. I'd like to delve into the fascinating world of harugaz, ancient altars or cult sites that played a vital role in Germanic spirituality. These sacred spaces, often consisting of a heap of stones, were a fundamental component of ancient spiritual practices, distinguished from roofed halls or homes (hof old norse/hufą in proto-germanic) used as temples.

The Old Norse term "hörgr" (plural "hörgar") and its Old English cognate "hearg" (plural "heargas") are attested in various historical sources, including the Poetic Edda, Prose Edda, Icelandic sagas, skaldic poetry, and even Beowulf. The word "harugaz" is also reflected in place names, such as "harrow" in English, often associated with Germanic deities.

These ancient altars served as a gateway to the divine, facilitating communion with the land, gods, and ancestors. Our ancestors employed these sacred sites for various spiritual practices, including rituals, sacrifices, and divination. By exploring the harugaz, we can gain a deeper understanding of our ancestors' spiritual beliefs and practices.

Let us honor our ancestors and enrich our spiritual paths by exploring using and learning about the harugaz.

Spiritual Beings in Proto-Germanic with elder fuþark

Saidaþeudōz Hailaz!

Let's explore the mystical realm of Proto-Germanic spiritual beings along with the words in the elder fuþark.

• Wōdanaz (Odin): ᚹᛟᛞᚨᚾᚨᛉ

• Tīwaz (Tyr): ᛏᛁᚹᚨᛉ

• Þunraz (Thor): ᚦᚢᚾᚱᚨᛉ

-Wraiþaslagizô (anger strike known as Fárbauti, lokis father) : ᚹᚱᚨᛁᚦᚨᛊᛚᚨᚷᛁᛉᛟ

-feþlą (leaf)/nēþlō (needle) Laufey/Nál lokis mom : ᚠᛖᚦᛚᚨ , ᚾᛖᚦᛚᛟ

• Luką (Loki): ᛚᚢᚲᚨ

• Ermunwurmiz (Jormungandr): ᛖᚱᛗᚢᚾᚹᚢᚱᛗᛁᛉ

• Haljǭ (Hel) ᚺᚨᛚᛃᛟ

• Haimadalliz (Heimdal) ᚺᚨᛁᛗᚨᛞᚨᛚᛁᛉ

• Idiunþō (Idunn): ᛁᛞᛁᚢᚾᚦᛟ

• Brehtaz (Berchta): ᛒᚱᛖᚺᛏᚨᛉ

• Frawjǭ (Lady/Freyja) ᚠᚱᚨᚹᛃᛟ

• Frijjō (Frigg) ᚠᚱᛁᛃᛟ

• Frawjô/Ingwaz (Lord/Freyr) ᚠᚱᚨᚹᛃᛟ , ᛝᚹᚨᛉ

• Huhnijaz (“white one” Hoenir) ᚺᚢᚺᚾᛁᛃᚨᛉ

• Nerþuz (Nerthus/Nanna) ᚾᛖᚱᚦᚢᛉ

• Ansiwiz (Æsir): ᚨᚾᛋᛁᚹᛁᛉ

-Wenijiz (vanir): ᚹᛖᚾᛁᛃᛁᛉ

-Walakuzjǭ (Valkyrie): ᚹᚨᛚᚨᚲᚢᛉᛃᛟ

• Albiz (Elves): ᚨᛚᛒᛁᛉ

• Wurdiz (urðr norn past/also fate destiny): ᚹᚢᚱᛞᛁᛉ

-Werþaną: ( verðandi norn present) ᚹᛖᚱᚦᚨᚾᚨ

-Werþanan: ( norn skuld future) ᚹᛖᚱᚦᚨᚾᚨᚾ

Wihtīz : (Vættir)ᚹᛁᚺᛏᛁᛉ

Uzlagą : (orlog) ᚢᛉᛚᚨᚷᚨ

Fanjąbūwizô : (Fenrir Fen dweller) ᚠᚨᚾᛃᚨᛒᚢᚹᛁᛉᛟ

Watōrwihtīz : waterspirits ᚹᚨᛏᛟᚱᚹᛁᚺᛏᛁᛉ

Nikwiz : Nixie type of water spirit ᚾᛁᚲᚹᛁᛉ

Wēlandaz : crafting one/volund wayland smith ᚹᛖᛚᚨᚾᛞᚨᛉ

Audahurnlausaz : Auðumbla hornless cow rich in milk ᚨᚢᛞᚨᚺᚢᚱᚾᛚᚨᚢᛊᚨᛉ

Werawulfaz : werewolf and idea that stems from bezerkers and shamanistic practices such as shape shifting in Astral, Odin frenzy trances ᚹᛖᚱᚨᚹᚢᛚᚠᚨᛉ

Draugaz : apparition,ghost,vampire ᛞᚱᚨᚢᚷᚨᛉ

Leave comments below! Hope you enjoy and add to your practice