4/30/2021 0 Comments Old English Gods
We bred Chihuahuas in the 90s and then took an interest in the bigger breeds after moving to Gods Country Ranch in 2004.English Mastiffs are a combination of grandeur and good nature as well as courage and docility.
They are powerful yet gentle and loyal dogs, but due to their physical size and need for space, are best suited for country or suburban life. They love people, are easy to train, and a joy to have around. ![]() It is from these people that the modern English language (Angle-ish) derives. An impression, but only that, of the Anglo-Saxon mythology can be obtained from reading about Scandinavian mythology. The latter was written down much later, by Snorri Sturluson, because Iceland remained pagan until well into the Christian era (c.1000). The Norse of Iceland and the English certainly shared a common ancestry in 6th century Denmark. The Anglo-Saxons were a largely illiterate society and tales were orally transmitted between groups and tribes by the Anglo-Saxon traveling minstrels, the scops, in the form of verse. Only a little Old English poetry has survived, and all of it has had Christian editors. The epic poem Beowulf is an important source of Anglo-Saxon pagan poetry and history, but it is clearly addressed to a Christian audience, containing numerous references to the Christian God, and using Christian phrasing and metaphor. The monster Grendel, for example, is described as a descendant of the biblical Cain. In fact, the only fragment of poetry dating to the pagan era that has not undergone edits by Christian editors is the Finnsburgh Fragment. It is likely that they believed in Wyrd (German werden), usually translated as fate, although the modern term fate does little justice to the true meaning of wyrd. The names are slightly different due to the differences in language among the Germanic peoples. For example, Thunor of the Anglo-Saxons was the same god as Thor of the Norse and Donar of the Germans. Likewise, Woden of the Anglo-Saxons is the same as Odin among the Norse and Wotan of the Germans. He was held to be the ancestor of Hengest and Horsa, two legendary figures from early English history and most of the early Anglo-Saxon kings claimed descent from Woden. He was the god of the common people within the heathen community. She is one of the most powerful Goddesses, this position being threatened only by Freya. Her day is Friday but there is also the belief that Friday is named for Freya instead. Some people believe that he is a sky-god figure and formerly the chief god, replaced over the years by Woden. He is above all the god of fertility, bringing and fruitfulness to the crops, herds, and the folk. Though he is a fertility god, he is also connected to warfare to a degree; however, this warfare is defensive, as opposed to offensive, and is not to create havoc. After all, peace is necessary for a good harvest and a productive community, while needless warfare destroys any prospect of peace and fruitfulness. She is not to be mistaken with Frige, however; Friggas is love and marriage. It is likely that Freya directed Wodens Waelcyrge onto the battlefield to claim the dead soldiers. Like her brother, Fry, she is connected to abundance and wealth; however, her wealth is in metals and gems. She is also a goddess of magic, having taught Woden seithr. He is called upon by fishermen and sailors who depend upon good seas.
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