Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes Quotes

“If a friendship is true, you will know that you can speak your mind to your friend, and they can do the same to you.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“With the Æsir, however, a union of such close relatives was not permitted”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“Finally, we must mention Loki, the deceiver's blacksmith, son of Fárbauti and Laufey. His work will be sadly known among the gods and among men for as long as the world lasts.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“Baldr's brothers are the god Höder, who is blind, and the fast Hermóðr.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“The path that led the dead souls to the gate of Hel was extremely long and located downhill. It was named Helveg. One could only reach the gate after crossing a river filled with dangerous weapons. In some versions of the Norse tales, humans and deities who died of old age and disease were primarily directed to Hel. Over time, only the ones with dishonorable deeds were pushed to this realm, while the others were sent to Valhalla.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“It's easily recognizable because its blade is as wide as three men.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“A growing number of individuals find themselves so disappointed in and discontented with the more “mainstream” religions that they turn to ancient belief systems.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“The oral tradition of runes may pre-date the written one during the time when the Germanic tribes were active. “The pronunciation of words was recognized to have a tremendous influence over the concerns of life. The impact of a sentence uttered aloud could not be questioned and could never be taken back – as if it had become somehow physical. … Words create reality, not the other way around.” (Raudvere, 2002)”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“Certain colors were considered magical, such as red and blue. Cloth colored in these shades was often used to strain medicines. A red thread was also tied around herbs to encourage healing through magic.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“Also previously mentioned, Huginn and Muninn are Odin’s ravens, who could observe all mankind and who also represented both memory and thinking.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“This is exemplified by Odin, who was considered “argr” himself, yet his position as a powerful god and ruler, made him an example. (McCoy, 2016)”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“Just like the symbol appears to us in English, this Norse rune has the sound of the letter “b.” It stands for the birch tree or twig. It represents a new beginning and is also a power-filled birth rune when it is cast.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“Uruz Uruz sounds like a double “o,” “oo.” It represents a wild ox. It’s a rune of power, like Fehu, but its power cannot be owned or controlled. When cast, it signifies that a personal success may be close at hand; it was used in charms and talismans for healing.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“However, the Vikings did not see the original version of Ragnarök as a prophecy for the future. They did not experience hopelessness because the myth acted as a paradigmatic model for human action. The myth produced inspiration and invigoration within every Viking. They knew that they would die one day, just like the gods did. They found inspiration because the gods, despite knowing their destiny, were armed and went to fight the giantѕ. That move was proof that their gods died with honor and courage.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“The king of Norway back then was not very fond of him and did not like the fact that he was killing that much. However, instead of banishing Egil, the king gave him the chance to go pillaging and plundering. He did that together with eleven men. He used his teeth to tear apart throats and remove eyes from his enemies. He had a lifetime of fighting, and he never gave up poetry. He lived for 80 years.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“Ivar became one of the most successful warrior-kings. After several years of ruling, beheading, and conquering, he went back to Dublin and lived the rest of his life there.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“He was able to jump taller than his height while he was wearing his suit. Gunnaar mainly raided Norway and Denmark and killed an enormous number of people—sometimes whole families.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“Bjorn was wealthy, and he lived the rest of his days in comfort and good wellbeing.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“Ragnar destroyed a poisonous snake infestation while he was wearing a snake-proof suit made of animal skin. He did all of this because he wanted to win the hand of a princess. This is how he got his nickname, “Hairy Breeches.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“Vikings also raided Arabia and Iran. Interestingly, they were the first Europeans that reached North America and inhabited Newfoundland.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“They did not know of fear or pain, and after their fights, they often became disoriented and tame.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“The Viking warriors usually fought with spears. They used the spear for thrusting, throwing, and killing. Some of them were highly experienced and could catch a spear in the air.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“The Viking warriors created “warrior cults” of the bear and the wolf. The ones that were members of the bear cult were known as the berserkers. They raided all across Europe, and their appearance was described as notorious due to their timing and speed. Whereаs Berserkers were considered men who fought аnd behаved like beаrs, the Ulfhednа, wаrriors of the wolf cult, were considered to be men who becаme wolves. They wore wolf skins and howled in battle, аnd their behаviour influenced lаter Europeаn werewolf folklore. Unlike the beаrs, they hаd no shields. Lаter, they eventuаlly merged with the berserkers in nаme, yet continued to prefer their own methods.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“Their uncommon size made them eat a lot, so often they were called the “great eaters,” among other names. The giants also loved to drink, and that’s why they were also called Thurses.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“He was awarded the palace known as Glitnir. The dwelling had a silver roof, pillars of gold, and stones so bright they could be spotted from an enormous distance.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“Under a spell, she agreed to the proposal and swore her love to Frey. Skirnir returned to Alfheim and told Frey that Gerd decided to marry him. However, the sword stayed with Skirnir, as a price that Frey gladly paid. Thus, Frey lost his protection when the end of the world would come to pay his debt and reward his servant. This decision, in the end, doomed him to death: a price that he paid for a life with Gerd.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“His marvelous boar was always alongside him. The boar was a gift from the Svartalfheim dwarfs and was the personification of the sun.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“It is known that Aesir gave valuable gifts to a child when a first tooth appeared, so when Frey got his first tooth, they gifted the infant the land of Alfheim, a beautiful realm that is also known as Fairyland or the home of the Light Elves.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru

“For the second, someone had to make Skadi smile. The gods all tried and failed. Finally, Loki was the one that gave a smile to her face once again. He simply started a game of tug of war with a goat. In the aftermath, Loki fell over into Skadi’s lap, and she began to smile.”
― Gunnar Hlynsson, Norse Mythology, Paganism, Magic, Vikings & Runes: 4 in 1: Learn All About Norse Gods & Viking Heroes - Explore the World of Pagan Religion Rituals, Magick Spells, Elder Futhark Runes & Asatru