Tyr's Ætt Flashcards
(8 cards)
ᛏ
Teiwaz - Týr, Tir
Respect, Authority, Warrior, Balance, Leader, Analytical
Norwegian: “Tyr is a one-handed god;
often has the smith to blow.”
Icelandic: “God with one hand: and leavings of the wolf: and prince of temples.”
Anglo-Saxon: “Tir is a guiding star; well does it keep faith with princes; it is ever on its course over the mists of night and never fails.”
ᛒ
Berkano - Bjarkan, Beorc
Growth, New Life, Fertility, Fertile Grounds For the Start of New Ventures, Rebirth From A Time of Darkness, Healing
Norwegian: “Birch has the greenest leaves of any shrub; Loki was fortunate in his deceit.”
Icelandic: “Leafy twig: and little tree: and fresh young shrub.”
Anglo-Saxon: “The poplar bears no fruit; yet without seed it brings forth suckers,
for it is generated from its leaves. Splendid are its branches and gloriously adorned: its lofty crown which reaches to the skies.”
ᛖ
Eihwaz - Eh
Will to Move, Loyal, Trustworthy, Confidence, Purposeful, Forward Progress, Speed
(If this rune has a Norwegian or Icelandic poem it has been lost)
Anglo-Saxon: “The horse is a joy to princes in the presence of warriors. A steed in the pride of its hoofs: when rich men on horseback bandy words about it; and it is ever a source of comfort to the restless.”
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Mannaz - ᛘ Maðr, Mann
Identity, Self-Realization, The Inner Being, Self, Soul
Norwegian: “Man is an augmentation of the dust; great is the claw of the hawk.”
Icelandic: “Delight of man: and augmentation of the earth: and adorner of ships.”
Anglo-Saxon: “The joyous man is dear to his kinsmen; yet every man is doomed to fail his fellow: since the Lord by his decree will commit the vile carrion to the earth.”
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Laguz - Lǫgr, Lögr, Lagu
Psychic Abilities, Water, River, Intuition, Flow, Emotions, Spiritual Counseling, Life, Magic
Norwegian: “A waterfall is a River which falls from a mountain-side; but ornaments are of gold.”
Icelandic: “Eddying stream: and broad geysir: and land of the fish.”
Anglo-Saxon: “The ocean seems interminable to men: if they venture on the rolling bark: and the waves of the sea terrify them: and the courser of the deep heed not its bridle.”
ᛝ or ᛜ
Ingwaz - Ing
Seed, Potential Energy, Harmony, Approval, Unity, New Beginnings
(If this rune has a Norwegian or Icelandic poem it has been lost)
Anglo-Saxon: “Ing (Freyr?) was first seen by men among the East-Danes: till, followed by his chariot: he departed eastwards over the waves. So the Heardingas named the hero.”
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Dagaz - Dæg
Success, Achievement, Prosperity, Cycle of Night and Day, Time
(If this rune has a Norwegian or Icelandic poem it has been lost)
Anglo-Saxon: “Day, the glorious light of the Creator, is sent by the Lord; it is beloved of men, a source of hope and happiness to rich and poor: and of service to all.”
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Othila - Ethel
Inheritance, Legacy, Home, Family, Property, Savings
(If this rune has a Norwegian or Icelandic poem it has been lost)
Anglo-Saxon: “An estate is very dear to every man: if he can enjoy there in his house: whatever is right and proper in constant prosperity.”
