#hail Týr

[broomsick]

Located in Denmark, Lake Tissø (Týr’s Lake) was probably one of the most prominent Týr cult sites of pre-Christian times. More than 12 000 objects have been excavated in this major holy site, many of which were gold or silver. It was customary to sacrifice weapons, tools or jewelry by throwing them into the waters of the lake, most likely as an offering to Týr or to ancestors. It was home to a large hall, a ritual hörgr and a handful of minor houses (ca. 550 – 650).

Some of the most famous artifacts excavated on the site include the Goats of Thórr brooch (late Iron Age), the 1.8 kg of gold neck ring (10th century), and the Valkyries (2nd is possibly Freyja) of Tissø.

[cryptcreechur]

Hail Týr, the One-Handed As!

The progenitor of agreement among men,

Keeper of promises,

Feeder of the Wolf.

On this day of yours, Teusday, I honor your name

And thank you for your presence.

May you bless and walk with me on this day

And days to come.

Hail Týr!

[digitalagepulao]

How does the Ironwood section work in your AU? And what about Gryla?

it, doesn't xvx or at least not at all like in-game

GOWR spoilers below

in my AU, the Ironwoods is a known factual location in Jotunheim from where wolf giants and sorceresses hail from. as such, it's not a safe place for anyone to hide in, so Angrboda doesn't. instead she's sent by her parents to be hidden in the Elysium fields, inside of an oak tree.

i'm, a bit on the fence about the Ironwoods section because, while it's a vital plotbeat for Atreus to meet more peers of his age, and one who can teach him Giant stuff as well as counter his father's narrative about his powers (rage is not inherently negative and to be kept sealed away), I'm on the fence about the handling of Angrboda and Gryla because it's good representation but, i think they could have used a few more writers of color for smth so sensitive like addiction, grief, and generational trauma, plus the "sidekick girl of color who's a LI for the white male protag" trope is touched on but... meh, i felt like it could have gone deeper. that's just my criticism tho

in this segment, Atreus does end up in Ironwoods and runs into Vidarr (he's half-giant in the mythos but in this he's on the side of the Jotun), who had been scavenging items from the land. he's a teen as well and one of the giants rescued by Loki before Lokasenna, and they start chatting. Vidarr shows him some more stuff about the woods, and after some hesitation, invites Atreus to the little hidden land he and the others are biding their time until Ragnarok is done. not all giants are warriors after all. there Atreus meets a whole bunch of Jotun who welcome him easily, adults, elders and youth alike.

he learns a lot in that short time among them, including the details of how Týr arranged for their sanctuaries, tales about his mom and how beloved she was, and of course the Ragnarok prophecy. he does head back to Midgard eventually, and we're back in canon land.

an extra bit though, is a rite of passage ceremony Jotun do when children reach a certain age, to incite their first prophecy (usually one unheard of before) and officially welcome them into adulthood. Loki mentions it's usually done with their closest living relatives and the oldest Jotun among them leading the ceremony. technically Loki can fill in both roles (can't get any closer than his actual double lmao), but Atreus asks for Kratos to be there. So Grýla and Kratos lead the ceremony, with Loki, Angboda, and their children leading the chants.

it's set to happen late in game, so it's all just heartwarming calm before ethe storm vibes TvT

as for Grýla, she and Angrboda work through their issues prior to the game's timeframe, which is a rather mindfuck cus it's soon after Angrboda left with Týr that her older, more mature and very much married and in love with the Champion of the Jotun show up ajhawbdjh

[wulfinna]

Nightstand altar is where I hail & worship indoors these days or just keep a comforting light going before sleep. (I used to have to offer a lot indoors at my previous urban residence I shared with people, but being out in the country means I mostly offer and hail outside in the fresh air a lot.)

Deities here:

Donar (Þórr)

Zîu (Týr)

Wuotan (Óðinn)

Wurthexe (Norns)

Die Itise (Maternal Ancestor-Spirits)

Frîja (Frigg)

Ôstara (Eostre)

Most idols bought from https://www.etsy.com/shop/SJChilton & Eostre from SlavicWay, Wuotan & Donar being from Grimfrost.

The red/white cloth was knitted by my great-grandmother :)

[afrobrujie]

I’m my research around the Norse pagan sphere I’ve learned some things about runes that I didn’t know before. Here are the three main rune types there are are far more.

Elder Futhark - 2nd Century

Rune, UCS, Transliteration, IPA Proto-Germanic name Meaning

f ᚠ f /ɸ/, /f/ *fehu

"cattle; wealth"

u ᚢ u /u(ː)/ ?*ūruz

"aurochs", Wild ox (or *ûram "water/slag"?)

th,þ ᚦ þ /θ/, /ð/ ?*þurisaz

"Thurs" (see Jötunn) or *þunraz ("the god Thunraz")

a ᚨ a /a(ː)/ *ansuz "god"

r ᚱ r /r/ *raidō "ride, journey"

k ᚲ k (c) /k/ ?*kaunan

"ulcer"? (or *kenaz "torch"?)

g ᚷ g /ɡ/ *gebō "gift"

w ᚹ w /w/ *wunjō "joy"

h h ᚺ ᚻ h /h/ *hagalaz "hail" (the precipitation)

n ᚾ n /n/ *naudiz "need"

i ᛁ i /i(ː)/ *īsaz "ice"

j ᛃ j /j/ *jēra- "year, good year, harvest"

ï,ei ᛇ ï (æ) /æː/[9] *ī(h)waz "yew-tree"

p ᛈ p /p/ ?*perþ-

meaning unknown; possibly "pear-tree".

z ᛉ z /z/ ?*algiz "elk" (or "protection, defence"[10])

s s ᛊ ᛋ s /s/ *sōwilō "sun"

t ᛏ t /t/ *tīwaz "the god Tiwaz"

b ᛒ b /b/ *berkanan "birch"

e ᛖ e /e(ː)/ *ehwaz "horse"

m ᛗ m /m/ *mannaz "man"

l ᛚ l /l/ *laguz

"water, lake" (or possibly *laukaz "leek")

ŋ ŋ ᛜ ŋ /ŋ/ *ingwaz "the god Ingwaz"

d ᛞ d /d/ *dagaz "day"

o ᛟ o /o(ː)/ *ōþila-/*ōþala-

"heritage, estate, possession"

Anglo-Saxon runes

Unicode, Name, Name meaning, Transliteration IPA

ᚠ feh (feoh) wealth, cattle f /f/, [v] (word-medial allophone of /f/)

ᚢ ur (ūr) aurochs u /u(ː)/

ᚦ ðorn (þorn) thorn þ /θ/, [ð] (word-medial allophone of /θ/)

ᚩ os (ōs) heathen god (mouth in rune poem?) o /o(ː)/])

ᚱ rada (rād) riding r /r/

ᚳ cen (cēn) torch c /k/, /kʲ/, /tʃ/

ᚷ geofu (gyfu) gift g /ɡ/, [ɣ] (word-medial allophone of /ɡ/), /j/

ᚹ wyn (wynn) mirth w /w/

ᚻ hægil (hægl) hail h /h/, [x], [ç]

ᚾ næd (nēod) plight n /n/

ᛁ is (īs) ice i /i(ː)/

ᛡ/ᛄ gær (gēar) year j /j/

ᛇ ih (īw) yew tree ï /i(ː)/ [x], [ç]

ᛈ peord (peorð) (unknown) p /p/

ᛉ ilcs (eolh?) (unknown, perhaps a derivative of elk) x (otiose as a sound but still used to transliterate the Latin letter 'X' into runes)

ᛋ/ᚴ sygil (sigel) sun (sail in rune poem?)

s /s/, [z] (word-medial allophone of /s/)

ᛏ ti (Tīw) (unknown, originally god, Planet Mars in rune poem?) t /t/

ᛒ berc (beorc) birch tree b /b/

ᛖ eh (eh) steed e /e(ː)/

ᛗ mon (mann) man m /m/

ᛚ lagu (lagu) body of water (lake) l /l/

ᛝ ing (ing) Ing (Ingui-Frea?) ŋ /ŋg/, /ŋ/

ᛟ oedil (ēðel) inherited land, native country œ /ø(ː)/

ᛞ dæg (dæg) day d /d/

ᚪ ac (āc) oak tree a /ɑ(ː)/

ᚫ æsc (æsc) ash tree æ /æ(ː)/

ᛠ ear (ēar) (unknown, perhaps earth[16]) ea /æ(ː)ɑ/

ᚣ yr (ȳr) (unknown, perhaps bow[18]) y /y(ː)/

Youger Futhark - 8th~12th Century

The names of the 16 runes of the Younger futhark are recorded in the Icelandic and Norwegian rune poems. The names are:

ᚠ fé ("wealth")

ᚢ úr ("iron"/"rain")

ᚦ Thurs ("thurs", a type of entity, see jötunn)

ᚬ As/Oss ("(a) god")

ᚱ reið ("ride")

ᚴ kaun ("ulcer")

ᚼ hagall ("hail")

ᚾ/ᚿ nauðr ("need")

ᛁ ísa/íss ("ice")

ᛅ/ᛆ ár ("plenty")

ᛋ/ᛌ sól ("Sun", personified as a deity—see Sól (Germanic mythology))

ᛏ/ᛐ Týr ("Týr, a deity")

ᛒ björk/bjarkan/bjarken ("birch")

ᛘ maðr ("man, human")

ᛚ lögr ("sea")

ᛦ yr ("yew")

From comparison with Anglo-Saxon and Gothic letter names, most of these names directly continue the names of the Elder Futhark runes. The exceptions to this are:

• yr which continues the name of the unrelated Eihwaz rune;

• thurs and kaun, in which cases the Old Norse, Anglo-Saxon and Gothic traditions diverge.

Min Kilder (My Sources):

Elder Futhark|https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elder_Futhark

Anglo-Saxon Runes|https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Saxon_runes

Younger Futhark|https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Younger_Futhark

[ivebeenmade]

The names and meanings of the runes are as follows:

Fehu*fehu, ‘cattle’. Goth. faihu; OE feoh; ON fé; OHG feho, fihu.

Uruz*uruz, ‘aurochs’. Goth. uraz; OE ur; ON úrr. A long vowel: /u:/.

Thurisaz*þurisaz, ‘giant’. OE þyrs; ON þurs; OHG duris; OS thuris. The sound value is as modern English /th/ in thing.

Ansuz*ansuz, ‘god’. Goth. anza (Dat. Sg.); OE ōs; ON áss; OHG ans-.

Raido*raido, ‘riding’. OE ræd; ON reið.

Kauna*kauna, ‘sore’. OE cēn; ON kaun.

Gebo*gebo, ‘gift’. Goth. gifa; OE giefu; ON gjöf; OHG geba.

Wunjo*wunjo, ‘joy’. Goth. winja; OE wynn.

Hagalaz*hagalaz, ‘hail’. Goth. hagl; OE hægl; ON hagall.

Naudiz*naudiz, ‘need’. Goth. nauþs; ON nauð.

*isa, ‘ice’. Goth. iiz; OE, OHG īs; ON iss. Long vowel: /i:/.

Jera*jera, ‘year’. ON ár; OHG jār. The sound value is as modern English /y/ in year.

Eihwaz*eihwaz, ‘yew’. Goth. uuaer; OE eoh. The sound value is between /e/ and /i/, as it developed out of IE /ei/.

Pertho*perþo, uncertain meaning.

Algiz*algiz, ‘protection’. Goth. ezec; OE eolh; ON yr.

Sowilo*sowilo, ‘sun’. Goth. sunno; OE sunne; ON sól; OHG sunna.

Tiwaz*tiwaz, ‘Tiw, god of war’. ON Týr.

Berkana*berkana, ‘birch’. OE beorc; ON bjarkan; OHG bircha.

Ehwaz*ehwaz, ‘horse’. Goth. evz; OE eh. Short vowel: /e/.

Mannaz*mannaz, ‘man’. Goth. manna; OE mann; ON maðr.

Laguz*laguz, ‘water’. OE lēac; ON lögr.

Ingwaz*inguz, ‘the god Ing’. Goth. enguz; OE Ing. The sound value is as modern English /ng/ in thing.

Othala*oþila, ‘inherited possession’. Goth. utal; OE oþel, eþel. Short vowel: /o/.

Dagaz*dagaz, ‘day’. Goth. dags; OE dæg; ON dagr; OHG tag.

Source and further resources https://www.vikingrune.com/2008/11/elder-futhark-runes/

[stayallnite]

[samwisethewitch]

Prayer to Tyr as the protector of democracy

Týr the One-Handed, Oathkeeper, Leavings of the Wolf

Protector of Democracy, Lord of the Thing,

He who upholds justice, even at great cost to himself,

Be with the people of the United States now.

Liberate us from unjust regimes.

Protect us from those who would abuse their power as lawmakers.

Protect the halls of our democracy from those who are fueled by hatred.

Hold our lawmakers to their oaths of office, as you held yourself to your oath to the wolf.

Be with us as we demand our rights as free citizens.

Be with us as we fight for racial justice and an end to police brutality.

Be with us as we strive for something better.

Be with us now, Oathkeeper!

Hail Týr! 

[the-nordic-ways]

Younger Futhark - An overview for rune reading

fé - wealth/cattle (f)

Rune of movable power in the world and the self. Can predict: wealth, conflict, a new beginning in life, greed

úr - drizzle (u, o, v)

Rune of the vital energy of life and the power that organizes and binds life. Can predict: the pursuit of inner goals or of helping others, strength of will, striving for freedom and independency, weakness, obsession

thurs - giant (th, dh)

Thurse is a force of nature, the force of rivalry in the world. Can predict: Outer forces work against you, that you might not be aware of, an upcoming crisis that might be a trigger for change

áss - deity (a)

Odins rune. Odin is the ancestor of the divine and independent conscious mind of humanity. Can predict: the answer that you seek can be found in inspiration and intuition, but requires an intellectual quest, misconception

reidh - riding (r)

Reidh is the pattern of the rhythmic movement and the rune of the journey of life. Can predict: rationality, justice and organized growth are present on your path of life. In bad terms it can predict crisis, stagnation, injustice or irrationality

kaun - grief (klg, ng)

Kaun is the power of fire, to break apart things into their components, to analyse them. Can predict: Tendency to degeneration, disease or decay. Positive aspects could be skill, creativity, transformation, eventually regeneration (regeneration requires degeneration first). The rune advises you to find relaxation and rest.

hagall - hail (h)

Hagall is the icy seed in the beginning of all things. Can predict: change that follows trauma or crisis, the need to change the current situation

naudh - distress (n)

The naudh rune reflects the principle of resistance and friction in the world. Can predict: friction or resistance, that might come from inside. Requires original and innovative solutions

íss - ice (i, e, j)

Ice is the principle of contraction that comes from Niflheim. Can predict: a concentration in the ego or the self in a damaging way, often predicts stagnation to a certain degree

ár- good year (a)

The rune of the eternal resurgence in line with the cycle of nature and the metaphysical realm. Can predict: peace and rest as a reward for deeds in the past. If upside down it can predict poverty or conflict.

sól - sun (s)

The rune of sustaining life and nurturing power. Can predict: Guidance and hope, promising success. Advises to set goals and to stick to them.

týr - Tyr (t, d, nd)

Rune of Tyr, the god of law and order in the cosmos. Can predict: loyality and justice in life. Might require to sacrifice something of your own interest for it (time, effort,...) The situation should be analysed carefully. In bad terms it can predict injustice and over-analysing

bjarkan - birch twig (b, p, mb)

Bjarkan is the rune of transformation and becoming. It rules over the process of birth-life-death-rebirth in the nature and beyond. It can predict: a new beginning and transformation. Natural transition, spiritual growth, understanding the principle of wyrd (”fate”). In bad terms it can predict blur, becoming aware of stagnation in growth.

madhr - human (m)

The rune of humanity and a symbol for their secret: the only other being in the cosmos with a divine conscience shared with the gods. Can predict: the presence of a divine structure of consciousness and the presence of the gods. It promotes intelligence, self-awareness and the ability to judge the own situation in life. Negative aspects can be depression and self-deception.

lögr - water (l)

The rune of the ancient water that flows from the depths of Niflheim. Lögr is the rune of the water of life. It can predict: upcoming challenges, the presence of the power of organic life. The realm of the unknown is close. Growth and possibilities. In bad terms it can predict waning force of life, being a victim of your own fears

ýr - yew (taxus baccata) (-r)

The rune of the cosmic span between the eternal world above us and the eternal world beneath us, between Asgard and Hel, between life and death. Can predict: potential energy that wants to be released. The need to be one with the earth and nature. In bad terms it can predict: obstacles, illusions, trial

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[freyjuseggr]

☕️ Runes

not fucking sigils

i thought for a long time about leaving it just at that but. hoo boy i have some salt. the power in runes comes from the power of the written word. when you write something down, it manifests. that is the basics of the theoretical basis of runes as magic: the written word as magic.

the vast majority of rune spells are just.. sentences. "Brooch is corpse-protection" and "I invoke hail in the spear." The power comes from the writing it out and the having it written.

There are a few examples of runes themselves having power: 3 ice runes (Sigtuna amulet) or two týr runes (Lay of Sigrdrifa). In these examples, however, they are repetitions of the same rune, not a bindrune of two different ones, though the two týr runes are often a bindrune of two týr runes on top of each other.

There are no examples of a bindrune the way that many people today would understand it. That does not, necessarily mean they dont work. An important thing is though, that they do not derive their power as sigils do. And since they are not, usually, repetitions or a full word, they need to get power from something else, the runes are there to direct the power. The easiest and most historical way to do so is to 'blood' the runes, like the example in Egil's saga:

The saga recounts how Egil cut his hand with his knife, carved runes on the proffered horn, which he smeared with his blood, and then spoke a verse that caused the horn to shatter. (From Runic Amulets and Magic Objects)

In this case, the runes he carved needed both the blood, and the spoken verse, to be used. If you're doing magic using a bindrune in the modern sense, the methods of charging a sigil, in fact charging is the wrong way to think of runes entirely, will not work properly. One need not necessarily use blood, but if you're inexperienced, it is the simplest method.

Additionally, the blooding of the runes is not necessary for divination, since the runes themselves don't need the power in the same fashion that runes used for magic would.

In short. Runes are not godsdamned sigils, thank you for coming to my ted talk

[belovedquotables]

The Rune Poem

Part One: Icelandic Version

(in Modern English)

Wealth source of discord among kinsmen

and fire of the sea

and path of the serpent.

Shower lamentation of the clouds

and ruin of the hay-harvest

and abomination of the shepherd.

Giant torture of women

and cliff-dweller

and husband of a giantess.

God aged Gautr

and prince of Ásgarðr

and lord of Vallhalla.

Riding joy of the horsemen

and speedy journey

and toil of the steed.

Ulcer disease fatal to children

and painful spot

and abode of mortification.

Hail cold grain

and shower of sleet

and sickness of serpents.

Constraint grief of the bond-maid

and state of oppression

and toilsome work.

Ice bark of rivers

and roof of the wave

and destruction of the doomed.

Plenty boon to men

and good summer

and thriving crops.

Sun shield of the clouds

and shining ray

and destroyer of ice.

Týr god with one hand

and leavings of the wolf

and prince of temples.

Birch leafy twig

and little tree

and fresh young shrub.

Man delight of man

and augmentation of the earth

and adorner of ships.

Water eddying stream

and broad geysir

and land of the fish.

Yew bent bow

and brittle iron

and giant of the arrow.

Source: "Runic and Heroic Poems" by Bruce Dickins

[cryptcreechur]

Deity Blurb 03 - Týr

Týr/Tiw is the Heathen god of justice, law, oathes, victory (especially in battle), the Thing (a traditional legal assembly).

The Skálskaparmál names him as the son of Odin, but in Hymiskviđa Týr is called the son of the jötunn Hymir.

Týr was the only one of the Æsir brave enough to approach and feed Loki's son Fenrir, and the one who sacrificed his hand during the Binding of Fenrir.

The name Týr derives from the proto Indo-European word *deywós, meaning "god" and coming from the root *dyew, meaning "celestial" or "sky." This suggests an ancient association between Týr and dominion of the sky, which now seems to have been lost.

I don't have much experience with Týr, but in my understanding, he is a fierce and compassionate god. He is not afraid to do what is right and will fight for those who have been wronged or dealt injustice. There's a solemness about him, and he keeps his promises, even if they cost him dearly.

Offerings to Týr may include:

wolf scultpure or pendant

beef or ox meat

handmade sword or personalized sword / sword shaped object

one glove

bread, especially if torn in half

coffee

One may decorate an altar to Týr with war, justice, or Fenrir iconography; blue, purple, or white ribbons/buttons/cloths; a daggar or small sword; the rune Tiwaz (ᛏ); symbols of law; candles and incense; an offering plate and cup; ruby, tiger eye, carnelian, or pyrite.

Devotional acts to Týr may include service for your kin or community, compromise and teamwork, accepting responsibility for your actions that have harmed others, assist and humanize those with disabilities, donations or volunteer work at wildlife preserves or animal shelters (especially those that house or rehabilitate wolves), commit to overcoming obstacles/hurdles, and living with a sense of justice and courage to fight for those who have been wronged.

Spellwork calling on Týr could specialize in victory over enemies, overcoming obstacles, due process/justice served, courage, strength, or shadow work.

Hail Týr!

(images credits: top left - pinterest, top right - Kevin Cain, bottom - GildedAshes on DeviantArt)

[schwarzertod]

As the soil of Miðgarðr reveals even more of its secrets, the lands now flush with more verdant vistas and flowering feasts for the eyes, and as the sun’s strength waxes each day, the strength of my will waxes in sync and reveals more determination and optimism. May the Æsir and Vanir, or whomever y’all venerate and worship, protect you and encourage you to grow throughout these times, and may Þórr smite illness into oblivion. And may Týr grant justice today to all workers so that we can continue to fight for increased labor rights, a stronger welfare net, and more bargaining rights to fight the bourgeoisie. Happy International Workers’ Day, blessèd Beltane, and happy Walpurgisnacht. Hail! 🌲🌞🌹 #walpurgisnacht #beltane #norse #neopagan #pagan #asatru #heathen #nordic #mayday #blót #viking #socialist #workersrights #queer https://www.instagram.com/p/B_rC7IVhaXZWWHRRvlIRnviPvvtPgEPHX8MQh80/?igshid=hcucgx6hb5cx

[lichaltar]

♪♫- Skrill, Boo, Perses, Adonis

Beyonce - Yonce/Partition

The Black Eyed Peas ft. CL - DOPENESS

No/Me - Savior

The Bug - Poison Dart feat. Warrior Queen

Maisie Peters - Smile

Saweetie & GALXARA - Sway With Me

Kimbra-Top of the World

Ashnikko - STUPID (Lyrics) feat. Yung Baby Tate

Horrorpops - Miss Take

JULY TALK - SUMMER DRESS

Ivy Levan - The Dame Says

Lola Blanc - The Magic

Kamelot - When the Lights Are Down (His voice cannon as well)

Cursed be Iron by Turisas

Týr - Hail to the Hammer

Devil- Ida Maria

[svefnsmal]

Success and Joy in BOS

Translated from an unnamed prayer from @newly-norse-pagan.

Original: 

Hail the Gods! May Odin give you knowledge. May Thor grant you strength to overcome obstacles. May Eir grant you peace of mind and help you heal. May Tyr protect you from unjust people. May Loki grant you laughter through his tricks. May Freya help you feel love when you feel unloved.

Bastardized Old Norse version:

Heilr guðsanr! Mega Óðin gefr þik kunusta. Mega Ása-Þór veitr þik mátr sigra hindranaðrs. Mega Eir veitr þik grið af hugr ok hjelpr þik lakna. Mega Týr verjr þik frá rétferðugr fólk. Mega Loki veitr þik hlátr um sín bragðs. Mega Freyja hjelpr þik kena ástrr hvenar kenr olskingi.