joined on 04/11/06
last updated 01/29/09
January 30, 2009
I have met many a self proclaimed expert in Heathenry but this man has been the single sterling example that actually deserves this title. His knowledge of history and human nature has combined with his life experiences to create a most wonderful spiritual environment for his scholarly opinions and teachings.
If you are prepared with an open and intelligent mind, conversation with him can change your view of the world you thought you knew! But if you approach him with prejudices and uninformed opinions, be prepared to be the loser of a battle of wits!
All of this is fine and dandy when explaining Rig's mental prowess ~ but I can find no words to express the purity of his spirit which is, in my opinion, the core of what makes him such a unique individual.
October 27, 2008
His knack with words is unfettered;
the silent precision of surgeons hands.
Wordsmith, marksman,
his point is ever exacting.
Tactician and planner, he is ever efficient.
A man I am proud to call colleague and friend.
October 12, 2007
The last few months since I have had the benefit of Rig's expertise, my interest and understanding of Western European Medieval history and Nordic Lore has really changed the focus of my life. For all who wish to learn more about Runes/ the history of runes, Rig Svenson really has great knowledge and knows how to inspire people to study /expand their understandings. He is currently working on a book I am really looking forward to: "Little Bones Women".
Thank you Rig.
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about me
I consider myself heathen at core although I have studied in-depth many other paths. I am not religious at all, my family line has seen enough war and violence over the generations to kill any religion but I do believe in folk and the way of life they hold dear. I do not however consider myself Asatru or belong to any of the ego led politics so prevalent within such organizations today, a far cry from the original ideas of Svenbjorn Beinteinsson's and his Ásatrúarfélag, the Icelandic heathen organization. I am not a neo-pagan nor do I regard myself as folkish as this has attracted so many undesirable elements best kept out of our tradition. Most of my friends are women whom I share intellectual discussions with and frith. My men friends tend in general to be ex-military combatants types or those who live with a warrior based ethos. I am extremely loyal to kin and kindred, especially those I consider my extended family.
Re: Linda Wormhoudt...New book on seidr
(in Heathen Hearth)
Linda Wormhoudt's website in English:-)
www.soulritual.nl/ik_en.html
Rig
discussion post on Wed, November 4, 2009 - 11:35 AM
Re: Linda Wormhoudt...New book on seidr
(in Heathen Hearth)
Linda is currently working towards completing an English translation of her seidr book. She says : Building bridges'.......I would like to invite people who are interested in Northwest European spirituality, seiðr, Sami spirituality, the ancient F...
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discussion post on Mon, October 26, 2009 - 11:49 PM
Rudiments of Runelore
( miscellaneous » book reviews )
"A great starter book on the futhark runes"
Stephen Pollington is a valued member of my Futhark Runes list and is actively involve with Ða Engliscan Gesiþas or The English Companions. In his own words:
"The whole subject of the runes has been extensively over-exploited in the last 25 ye...
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recommendation posted on Sun, March 23, 2008 - 10:25 AM
Pierced By the Light
( miscellaneous » book reviews )
"A Personal Journey With The Runes"
Thank You Mike for your review of my book. The original title of that book is in the header of my reply. I combined my own personal experiences at the time back in 1991 with academia. This was a transitional period of my life whereby I struggled t...
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recommendation posted on Wed, March 5, 2008 - 10:45 AM
Lord of the Rings Musical
(blog entry)
The magic of THE LORD OF THE RINGS comes to life in A STUNNING NEW ONSTAGE SPECTACLE with over 70 actors, singers and musicians. An amazing live event, filled with jaw-dropping theatricality, that transports you to Middle-earth as BREATHTAKING SPE...
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The magic of THE LORD OF THE RINGS comes to life in A STUNNING NEW ONSTAGE SPECTACLE with over 70 actors, singers and musicians. An amazing live event, filled with jaw-dropping theatricality, that transports you to Middle-earth as BREATHTAKING SPECIAL EFFECTS, THRILLING MUSIC AND DAZZLING PERFORMANCES fill the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London England.
www.lotr.com/index.php
By far one of the most scholarly works that has been published on seiðr and other forms of old Northern sorcery is Neil S. Price, "The Viking Way," ISBN 91-506-1626-9 (2002). Price devotes several pages to the topic of men performing seiðr. There are 12 citations in ON lore to seiðrmaðr or seiðrmenn ("seiðr-man," "seiðr-menn"), including one of the sons of Harald Fairhair. There are also six references to seiðskratti, which seemingly refers to a male practitioner of evil seiðr. There are also...
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GUILDED BRONZE BUCKLE DEPICTING NAKED MALE WARRIOR OF THE CULT OF ODIN WITH TWO SPEARS FOUND IN ANGLO SAXON CEMETRY AT FINGLESHAM IN KENT
In order to appreciate runic origins, one must be familiar with the mythology surrounding them. It is also useful to have an understanding of Germanic Cosmology in order to see how our Teutonic ancestors regarded the origins of the runes. What would be gained from this is an improvement of the lay individual's perception of how the Gods and Goddesses int...
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If you want to understand the social and evolutionary forces at work in modern Heathenry, study the religious history and evolution of Christianity during the first three centuries of its existence, mostly in the Mediterranean cities, and encapsulated in the writings of their Church Fathers, until the time of Constantine the Great of Rome and the ecumenical councils then and for the next century.
The parallels are so close to modern heathenry, they truly frighten me. Our folk are moving al...
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I usually refrain from bringing up my personal life but being a long time lover of classical music and opera, I thought I mention this. My sister rang me up this evening to tell me that her very musically talented daughter Juliet has just released a brand new CD album entitled Venezia:
Juliet è un musicista e un vocalist fantastici. Belissimo!
This is Juliet:
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Her music: Track Listings
1. Spoza
2. Ave Maria
3. Mi...
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