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Global warming has unlocked hundreds of Viking artifacts from the ice of the Norwegian mountains in recent years. In November, archaeologists from the Secret of the Ice project, part of Norway’s Glacier Archaeology Program, discovered 68 arrows spanning a period of 6,000 years—a record for […]
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Our Emissary program is live and running!Here at awaken the north, our emissaries are an elite team of individuals who have been specially trained to represent awaken the north in their local communities. Their duties include: hosting informational […]
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Bragi is one of the sons of Odin, the eldest next to Thor. Long ago, the Mead of Poetry was guarded by a giant named Suttung who kept it in a cave under his house and set his […]
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For those who have not heard, we have a new Chancellor of Regnbue Ætt! Please welcome Carla to the position! They have been doing an awesome job so far.. they hit the floor running and haven’t stopped since! […]
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We often discuss Odin as the All-Father.. but was he truly? Let’s go back a little further in time, and take a look at the REAL “All Father”.. the being who birthed every living creature ever to be.. […]
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Good evening, kids! As you can probably tell from the plethora of posts being made tonight, I am very excited to have our blog back up and running. There are several categories already, and more will be coming […]
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In Norse mythology, Hlín is a goddess associated with the goddess Frigg, as one of her handmaids. Hlín appears in a poem in the Poetic Edda, the Prose Edda, and in kennings found in skaldic poetry. Scholars frequently […]
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Archaeologists in Norway have discovered the remains of a cluster of Norse longhouses, including one of the largest of these structures ever found. Read more by clicking the link below: https://www.livescience.com/norse-longhouse-discovered-viking-ship-burial
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Then is fulfilled Hlín’ssecond sorrow,when Óðinn goesto fight with the wolf,and Beli’s slayer,bright, against Surtr.Then shall Frigg’ssweet friend fall. ~Voluspa, Stanza 53 Hlín, Great Consoler, Protector of Frigg’s ChosenYou offer comfort to those in sorrowPeace to those in […]
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Here is a cool story I found on Smithsonian. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/excavation-viking-ship-burial-continues-new-research-reveals-history-elite-scandinavian-society-180976273/