Berserkers vs Ulfheðnar
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The Old Norse form of the word was berserkr likely means "bear-shirt." Ulfheðnar - wolf warriors appear among the legends of the Indo-Europeans, Turks, Mongols, and Native American cultures. The Germanic wolf-warriors have left their trace through shields and standards that were captured by the Romans and displayed in the armilustrium in Rome.
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00:00- Intro
04:15- Ulfhednar
07:45- Berserkers
Frenzy warriors wearing the skins of wolves called Ulfheðnar ("Wolf-Coats"; singular Ulfheðinn), are mentioned in the Vatnsdæla saga, the Haraldskvæði and the Grettis saga and are consistently referred to in the sagas as a group of berserkers, always presented as the elite following of the first Norwegian king Harald Fairhair. They were said to wear the pelt of a wolf over their chainmail when they entered battle. Unlike berserkers, direct references to ulfheðnar are scant. It is proposed by some authors that the berserkers drew their power from the bear and were devoted to the bear cult, which was once widespread across the northern hemisphere. The berserkers maintained their religious observances despite their fighting prowess, as the Svarfdæla saga tells of a challenge to single-combat that was postponed by a berserker until three days after Yule. The bodies of dead berserkers were laid out in bearskins prior to their funeral rites.
The Northman was a blessing for us Viking nerds
I agree
I hope we get more like that but that director's movies are all really good.
@@kev1734 yes the next Viking movie will be heavily influenced by the Northman
My relatives and I love the movie Pathfinder as well as Northman.
Is it on any streamservice?
The northman did such an amazing job showing Ulfhednar/Berserker
The ritual scene is just work of art, its in one long continues shot, when they start their transformation camera slowly moves toward amleth like some entity is crawling toward him and then suddenly he gets possessed by it.that scene uses archeological and Icelandic sagas but also one important source from Byzantine imperator in the book of ceremonies, Varangians did dance ritualt in animal skin, there definitely were varangian berserkers
I think the Byzantines called this varangian ceremony as “Gothic Dance” i have no idea why
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Would be great to get a video on the "Jöfurr", the boar headed warriors.
Viking age Universal beliefs: 793-1066 CE)
The ancient Viking mythical names meaning. I am not a expert, so I do not know for sure. So help me out if any of these are wrong.
Wargs: wolves
Draugr: Dead rotting corpse that is not on a burial mound. Is a dead body in the open in a field, especially after a battle.
Ljósálfar: on top of burial mounds.
Dökkálfar: Inside burial mounds
Trolls: A human or a animal that walks clumsily. A human that walks clumsily. A animal that walks clumsily.
Jotunn: illness
Thor: Life force
Odin: frenzy mindset
Frigg: sky
Freyja: fertility
Vanir: plants growing
Fenrir: not able to be broken.
Skoll: solar eclipse
Hati: lunar eclipses
Sol: Sun
Máni: Moon
Jormungandr: Circle of life.
Nidhogg: snakes
dvergr: Damaged
Places in Norse mythology:
Midgard: Our universe dimension
Álfheimr: on top of burial mounds.
Nidavellir: Inside burial mounds
Jotunheimen: plague.
Vanaheim: water, plants growing, and giving birth.
Asgard: We are part of the gods spiritually.
Meaning of each name of mythical Gods and creatures of Greek myth. I am not a expert, so help me out if any of these are wrong.
Satyrs: rustic
Silen; Treading Wine Trough
Cyclopes: Eyes
Heracles: Having the glory of protecting
Cetus: large sharks, and large whales
Cerberus: flesh devouring. (human dead body that is rotting).
Háidēs; invisible.
Gorgons: dreadfulness
Atlas: the quality of endurance
Nemean lion: chivalry and social constructs surrounding gender roles.
HYDRA LERNAIA: a Water-Snake in Lerna
Zeus: sky
Poseidon: seas
Ladonos: strong flow
Orthros: twilight
Chímaira: Women power
Gēryoneús: earth and singing
Hera: protectress
Demeter: fertility and the source of life
Apollo: Sun
Artemis: moon
Perseus: destroyer
Minotaur: a bull of a king
Theseus: farmer
Athena: wisdom
Pegasus: of the spring
Bellerophon: wielder of missiles
Jason: To heal
Hermes: messages
Achilles: A person that brings a lot of distress to people in warfare.
Odysseus: cunning intelligence but with dangers.
Odyssey: Homecoming
Orpheus: best music
Oedipus: he who defeated women power at riddles
Sphinx: women power that knows riddles and songs
Centaur: bull-slayer
Harpies: light storm winds and light snatchers
Anemoi: strong storm winds and strong snatchers
Sirens: wind sounds near the shores
Scylla: rocks near the shores
Charybdis: whirlpools
Charon: Fierce Brightness
Psyche: breath and mind
Thanatos: died
Hephaestus: metal work
Hestia: hearth
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We are one people with many nations, I love how dispit having our own unique traditions and cultures we still share things in common about them that remind us of this truth.
Yes, we are "Scandinavians" :)
@@bjornnylander8754 Yes, We are Westernkind
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I had contact with some Swedes of the Aesir faith in the 90's so I knew about "Ulvhednar" and "Bärsärkar". Always enjoy your videos and learning more of Norse beliefs. 💖🙏🙌
I kind of feel sorry for people that worship stuff like that. You can’t possibly think it’s real so it’s the purest form of a dead religious practice you can display. Purely for looks and your imagination.
@@ngkngk875 I feel sorry for people who make dumb comments only about peoples faith because it always makes them 100% look like insecure little children that can't let other people enjoy something that doesn't affect you at all.
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@@ngkngk875 It's no more insane than modern actively practiced ones. The only difference is which one's in vogue.
From the song "Ulfhednar" by Hulkoff:
My kin and my bloodline, forever forsaken
What's gone is gone, it's the path I have taken
The force of the wolf-skull is within my senses
It weakens compassion but strengthens defenses
The hatred is cookin, raging and burning
Yet fades in comparison to ravenous yearning
Warmed by the wolf pelt and anticipation
The blood thirst is craving a chance to hydration
The wolves are coming through the forest under silence
Hide from all the violence
Find a hole
The wolves are coming for the killing and the fire
Driven by desire
For silver and your soul
My innocence died with the blood that I tasted
What's gone is gone but there is nothing wasted
Born by the bow into famine and hunger
The wolf cult elected me when I was younger
They took me to wilderness and to selection
The true wolf of Odin must train to perfection
For combat and reaving the power is growing
The iris turned yellow in eyes that are glowing
The wolves are coming through the forest under silence
Hide from all the violence
Find a hole
The wolves are coming for the killing and the fire
Driven by desire
For silver and your
The wolves are coming through the forest under silence
Hide from all the violence
Find a hole
The wolves are coming for the killing and the fire
Driven by desire
For silver and your soul
Hardened by forests and life in the field
True to the wolves I am biting the shield
Lying or dying, I care not whichever
My life is the wolf cult and I'm lost forever
The wolves are coming through the forest under silence
Hide from all the violence
Find a hole
The wolves are coming for the killing and the fire
Driven by desire
For silver and your
The wolves are coming through the forest under silence
Hide from all the violence
Find a hole
The wolves are coming for the killing and the fire
Driven by desire
For silver and your soul
Fucking love hulkoff
Great lyrics all the way. Maybe i changed it a little but its 9/10
@@rytkosenjussi yea, this was from the Vinland Edition, his second language. The lyrics works together much better and smoother in his native language (Svitjod edition)
Well said 👏 👌
Unknown band to me, but reminds me bit of Sabaton.
Great stuff. Keep dropping knowledge with backing. We appreciate it. I haven't read into the sources as much as you, but someone who does go from them, its nice to see. 🍻
Thank you again. Well done. Stay strong!!!
Great video! In the saga of Hervor & Heidrik, the 12 Berserkers don’t seem to be able to control their „Berserk-minds“, sometimes needing to ground thier ship and wrestle with trees or rocks until it passes.
Thank you again I haven’t watched your videos in a awhile but I’m gonna definitely start watching again, I hope all is well friend!❤
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Awesome video, thank you !
Ty for continuing these amazing videos my friend I hope life is treating you very well as always 😎 ✌️ ❤️
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You’re an absolute darling for creating your videos! I truly appreciate the knowledgeable and sourced approach. I’m finally getting to visit Norway shortly and trying to brush up on my limited knowledge. Your channel has turned me into a crazy sponge for the Nordic history! Fantastic! Doesn’t hurt at all to listen to an educated cutie either!
I am beyond confused. Are you a real person?
One of my all time favourite series of books called The Whale Road Chronicles by Tim Hodkinson basically follows the story of a pack of Ulfhednar beginning around early 900s. 100% reccomend for anyone who has kindle unlimited as it will be free and honestly i wouldnt have minded paying for the series.
Viking age Universal beliefs: 793-1066 CE)
The ancient Viking mythical names meaning. I am not a expert, so I do not know for sure. So help me out if any of these are wrong.
Wargs: wolves
Draugr: Dead rotting corpse that is not on a burial mound. Is a dead body in the open in a field, especially after a battle.
Ljósálfar: on top of burial mounds.
Dökkálfar: Inside burial mounds
Trolls: A human or a animal that walks clumsily. A human that walks clumsily. A animal that walks clumsily.
Jotunn: illness
Thor: Life force
Odin: frenzy mindset
Frigg: sky
Freyja: fertility
Vanir: plants growing
Fenrir: not able to be broken.
Skoll: solar eclipse
Hati: lunar eclipses
Sol: Sun
Máni: Moon
Jormungandr: Circle of life.
Nidhogg: snakes
dvergr: Damaged
Places in Norse mythology:
Midgard: Our universe dimension
Álfheimr: on top of burial mounds.
Nidavellir: Inside burial mounds
Jotunheimen: plague.
Vanaheim: water, plants growing, and giving birth.
Asgard: We are part of the gods spiritually.
Meaning of each name of mythical Gods and creatures of Greek myth. I am not a expert, so help me out if any of these are wrong.
Satyrs: rustic
Silen; Treading Wine Trough
Cyclopes: Eyes
Heracles: Having the glory of protecting
Cetus: large sharks, and large whales
Cerberus: flesh devouring. (human dead body that is rotting).
Háidēs; invisible.
Gorgons: dreadfulness
Atlas: the quality of endurance
Nemean lion: chivalry and social constructs surrounding gender roles.
HYDRA LERNAIA: a Water-Snake in Lerna
Zeus: sky
Poseidon: seas
Ladonos: strong flow
Orthros: twilight
Chímaira: Women power
Gēryoneús: earth and singing
Hera: protectress
Demeter: fertility and the source of life
Apollo: Sun
Artemis: moon
Perseus: destroyer
Minotaur: a bull of a king
Theseus: farmer
Athena: wisdom
Pegasus: of the spring
Bellerophon: wielder of missiles
Jason: To heal
Hermes: messages
Achilles: A person that brings a lot of distress to people in warfare.
Odysseus: cunning intelligence but with dangers.
Odyssey: Homecoming
Orpheus: best music
Oedipus: he who defeated women power at riddles
Sphinx: women power that knows riddles and songs
Centaur: bull-slayer
Harpies: light storm winds and light snatchers
Anemoi: strong storm winds and strong snatchers
Sirens: wind sounds near the shores
Scylla: rocks near the shores
Charybdis: whirlpools
Charon: Fierce Brightness
Psyche: breath and mind
Thanatos: died
Hephaestus: metal work
Hestia: hearth
CHILE ARGENTINA ANTARTIDA
Love your vids man!
Alltid intressanta videos från dig :)
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If anyone is interested in further reading, look up bearskin. It’s a fairytale preserved by the brothers Grimm . It’s clearly a folkloric remnant of a berserker ritual.
Who knew Stolen Valor existed back then.
so cool 😍 elsker dine videoer 🙏🏻
CHILE ARGENTINA AURORA AUSTRAL
Good video 👊🏻 I've always liked the Ulfhedinn ⚔️
BARILOCHE USHUAIA
Awesome! Thank you💜
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Good video, ty! 👍
fantastic info!
awesome! someone actually explaining this!
Good stuff . Thank you.
CHILE ARGENTINA ANTARTIDA
Awesome
Thanks for the vid, keep up the good work, and skål : )
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Please do a review or analysis of Hrolf Kraki Saga, the Poul Anderson book (re-telling). That version influenced me as a child.
It predates the Viking age in Scandinavia.
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Nice shirt! Wore the same today. Greetings from Sweden
Props on the mayhem shirt! 🤘
coming of age rituals are found in cultures all over the world they just tend to differ a lot
Great video.
THE SOUTHERN CONE IS A COUNTRY
Love your mayhem shirt 🔥⚔️
Another amazing video! A very interesting point was to use the "biting the shield" question to track possible evidence that there were Ulfhednars / Berserkers from the time of the Germanic tribes.
Ow... i'm going to steal the "Brohalla Groups" 😂
Mighty hail from your brazilian friends of Germania Institut!
Hello from France
Love your videos. May sound stupid but they hit me on a spiritual level. They take me back to the thrilling days of yesteryear
From what ive heard here in sweden from old sagas is that you need to take the animals life yourself to be able to inhabit the spirit of the animal. The place i come from in sweden is considered one of the last places in sweden to be christianised we have this old tale told by christians about "Hårgaberget" a place where the "devil" came and people danced until they died. Visit the place i get the feeling it was used for rituals
Digging the mayhem shirt 🤘
Very interesting
Interestingly, the Tribe of Benjamin in Israel might be somewhat related. The symbol was a wolf and were often described as either repugnant "left handed" fighters or as brave and skilled archers.
Apparently after the success of Braveheart, Mel Gibson decided to do another historical film and for something different he chose Beserkers. But because there's little information and he had a hard time writing a main character as a Beserker that the audience could sympathise with or relate to and other personal problems in his life, the project fell apart.
So sad, it would have been amazing.
@@warriorhealth2172 true, however I think that may have led to the idea of filming The Northman. It happens a lot in Hollywood. Did you know Leonardo Di Caprio was going to play the part of the Berserker in Mel Gibson's movie?
Thank you. Your info shall be put to good use. I am trying to write a Norse epic.
Wanted to say I appreciate it work, first off. Secondly, I know u make the comment about "when we were all one people" often when referring to northern Europeans as a whole. I'm curious about and would love to see a video on what u think about northern Europeans that were there in northern Europe before the steppe herder migration, like those during the Mesolithic. I had my DNA tested, and I'm the I1 Haplogroup, which is typically associated with the Norse as an ethnic group, and as it's the oldest, or one of the oldest, Haplogroup in Europe, it has a lot more leftover Mesolithic admixture. There's another gent who's an academic and a Norwegian and whose channel name is Viking Stories who does fantastic work as well. I would love to see what ur thoughts are on this as a general concept. Thanks and cheers!
Not just northern Europeans. He means pontic steppes people. All of Europe descends from them in one way or another.
@@gcanaday1 Right. So, when u say Pontic steppe people, you're talking about the Indo-Europeans, correct? We are definitely descended from them, but also from other populations that were in Europe before that migration. It's those people I'd like to know his thoughts on, and how they interacted and were integrated into the Indo-European population as a whole.
I run a tannery. I tan a lot of bear hides, mostly black bears but occasionally brown bear from Russia or Alaska. I’ve only done a couple wolves though. Since I have a lot of bear skins lying around my house I’ve often wondered how these would be worn around one’s body. It would have to be a younger or not to large brown bear hide or else it would be dragging on the floor.
The Bear, the Wolf, the Boar and the Raven.
Can you do some videos about your workout routines and diet?
Love the Mayhem shirt BYW!!!
Noice video as always love the definition 👌 in them ..hearing holmgang makes sense ...taking liberty with the spelling
Bring unto us a Viking metal video.
awesome Amon Amarth album art \m/
I just have to ask this: So, is there were the phrase "to go berserk" comes from? As in, someone just losing it and... going berserk. Thanks for your great, informative videos.
Howling Like Assholes - I think you just named my band.
I wonder if Berserkers maybe just suffered from PTSD due to war. This can make people aggressive and put them in a constant survival mode if not treated properly. Your explanation certainly reminds me of it. Not able to perform in society anymore, not able to emotionally connect and thus they never left the battlefield. I like the shapeshifting comparison here as it seems logical as people come back changed.
Men weren’t as weak as modern men. They could hack it.
Never heard it called Brohalla, I love that!😅
Thanks for this episode - I really enjoyed it. I write books about a bunch of ulfheðnar and I'd be interested in your opinion - I don't want to try to use this as an advert but can send you some copies if you are interested
More on Paganism. Sherri Michaels book,
Sacred Instruction; is a complete system, with all the minutia that explains the reasoning. I can't wait to get a copied.
I have a feeling this book will have many anseers.
If anyone's interested
They should look up werewolves of Ossory
Irish version of the Ulfhednar
It's great
First recorded stolen valor was some guy putting on a berserkers bear skin
In my research it is a state of mind to understand the primal and instinctual mind.
Yes heightened senses, reaction, and even a sense of clarity as well.
But also you are dealing with adrenal rush, and at times immediate fatigue, and also drain afterwards. But the instinct, and the perception is beautiful!
Check out Siberian Eleuthero, it regulates your adrenal glands so you dont get adrenal fatigue.
so about those wolf furs... lol is it a request you can make on your shop orr..?
My path is ulfhédnar. Gotta love the wolf.
Hi ya!!
We need to see MORE Ulfhednar in entertainment
🤘🐺🤘
From what ive gathered over the years of researching these warrior cults it seems to suggest that ulfhednar were a more cohesive group formed of around 6 to 12 men where as the berserkers were seen to be either solo or on rare occasions a group of 3 but you could expect berserk to be more aggressive in this manners such as in fighting for loot or just generally being not great team players opting to much rather kill the others and just take the plunder for themselves hence why many community would hold berserkers at arms length and put them further out of the community domains where as ulfhednar were employed even by the jarl as personal body guard due to them being far more loyal when the coin is right and often much more effective on the battlefield as they would move like how a pack would be intended - alpha takes lead and the rest follow suit
Many of the varangian guards in the byzantine empire were supposedly affiliated with the same cults and sources say about them doing the ritual dance before battle working themselves into a wild fury but big difference between the varangian and just regular units varangian were much more mature & battle tested showing a far greater control and effectiveness when put to use not just blindly windmilling till they hit something but actually using battle tactics and stedfast with their loyalty to the empire since they were being paid upwards of 40× the regular pay in gold hence why absolutely everyone and their gran wanted to join
Most famous was herald hardrada whom gave himself a fake name so he could join as it was looked down upon for royalty to be on the front line but herald didnt give a fuck
if anyone respects the tradition they can not buy a wolf skin, a part of Ulfhednar lore is that wolves are extremely sacred, they only got the pelts after the wolfs death and as a gift, killing a wolf was basically a sin
When it's cold, and when it's dark.. The freezing moon can obsess you!!
Another great video video as always. Facts with good, logical consideration to the spiritual side of things. Thanks mate 🤘🏻 🐺🤘🏻
I think Bernard Cornwell mentioned them in his books....but I can't recall..
I first read of the Ulfhednar in 1991 in a book called "Practical Magic in the Northern Tradition" an interesting book with some nice info & a lot of armchair theory unfortunately. But it did help me start treading my own personal Asatru road.
Can you send me links to the Ulfendnar and Berserkers Saga's.
I would deeply appreciate it love your content.
You find links in the info.
@@JOBT0 ow my bad thanks.👍
I heart about Ulfhhednar in a book, it was a story book so I assumed it was exclusive to that book. It turns out I was incorrect
Great video and I hate how expensive bearskins are it's way cheaper to go hunt one and skin and tan it than it is to buy one
Also a ton more dangerous.
@@gcanaday1Not just because the bear is dangerous but also because bear skin contains many parasite eggs that can easily get in your system and stay there for years.
@@gcanaday1 it'll buff
Some may have pretended to have the ability in order to intimidate and manipulate others, but when someone goes berserk for real, it's a truly scary thing. They don't seem to feel pain in a normal way, are incredibly quick with their actions, want to fight, and can lash out irrational. If I should guess about what happens, I would say they are naturally super pumped up on adrenaline and may act violently before they think of the consequences. In my opinion, when Freydis came out of the tent in Vinland, she was likely berserk, and the locals wisely retreated. You really don't want any part of berserkers. You may be able to take them, but it will cost you dearly.
I know what of you speak, I can remember several times in my life when the Battle Rage took me, and bigger men fell, who had wished me ill. I wonder..did I inherit this from my ancestors? I know that I have terrified others before I learned to control the raging...some still fear me, though I bear them no ill will....puzzling indeed.
@@bellakaldera3305 holy fuck thats so cringe to read
@@bellakaldera3305LMAO
Source: Trust me bro.
Heidrek Ulfhamr, descendant of Hervor, daughter of Angantyr the Berserker, son of Arngrim the Berserker.
"Brohalla"... Holy Gods, that's funny!
Mayhem linnet dock, nice!
Two questions...in Anglo Saxon law outlaws are named "Wolf's Heads" that any man might slay and bring the head to their Earl for reward.
How is Ulfhednar different from this?
My other question is related to the Berserkers, that I understood to be possessed of the "battle madness" that rendered them both fearless and oblivious to pain and injury. I have experienced this, when a bully assaulted me, years ago and the battle rage took me...he was bigger but I throttled him till they pried me off his bucking torso. He never bothered me again...and, no, I didn't kill him, he did that himself 2 years later...driving drunk.
So is the Berserker rage a thing of the past....a "bear spirit" thing...or the AMOK rage that harnesses adrenaline and dopamine to turn little people into supermen as in the Irish tale of Cucuhulain, because it seems to me there is more to this story...
12:00 I am willing to put money down the Bronze Age standards accommodated the Berzerkers. in short we knew how to act around them and wanted to act that way!
may I ask about the boar warriors
2:00 The colder it is the more people wearing skins of any kind. Probably spenthe winter sewing and tanning skins.
Whats that Intro Sound?
I have a strange question... I have been trying to track my heritage and I am stumped...
My father I have traced to Aaron Quick Germany 1721-1725 ( difference in birth date ), Saxon.... However I have also been told that the origin of his family is the Netherlands and the Hwicci tribe from other family members who are in England... So how can I figure out what is truthful? Any suggestions.
Also my mother's side is fitzgerel ( changed during immigration to the US. By the immigration department) they were from Ireland and supposedly they were also Saxon .. I am so confused..
Brohalla!! 🤣🤣 Im stealing that!
Id like to know what it was that caused some cultures to be able to trade with vikings while others were murked by them?
What do you say about the theory that these warriors used hallucinogenic mushrooms to achieve this Berserk state?
So what about Jöfurr?
How are they ethically sourced?
“Howling like a dumbass” 🤣🤣
Ulfbert has been found on strongest of viking swords ever discovered .
Interesting, every old people all have legends how some can change and take over an animal. I
Can you sell to Switzerland please.
What about the mysterious Ethusican culture, they were around Italy before Italy and were way before the Celts, wait are these the same ones who made a sword that only rivaled Damascus steel sword with the name on the sword. I would like something similar to your headband for the change of weather
I find it funny there were cringe pagans even during the times of Viking. Have you seen the movie Golden Compass? I know it's more of a tween movie but the whole storyline revolves around spirit animals that travel outside the physical body of the person but is part of their soul. That animal could be anything.
This is a very interesting subject.
I wonder if the attributes of animals other than bears and wolves were/are taken on by the wise and cunning...?
Am I remembering right that there was a variation on the them that revered the boar instead?
Yeah that's a really interesting thought. I hope there were like Norse mages that would take on the persona of Ravens or something. Maybe snakes or something if assassins were a thing for the Norse (I'm sure they did use assassins)
@@Talorgen i dont know but i reckon you are right, boars are very powerful creatures so it would make sense for warriors to revere them.
Perhaps someones spirit animal had/has something to do with it.
I thought a lion would be a good one.
Could you do a video on wolves? Since Ulfhednar were respected but were considered Wolf like. In your video on the fylgja you said that having a Wolf as your fylgja was generally not a good thing
I'd still contest that. I think the text he refers to is talking about the foxes, not the wolves. As they're the magicians, which is definitely a bad thing to be as a man, unless you're the god Wen of course. As with mortals, only women (or old men, basically, weak people) are morally allowed to practice such things.
Having said that. In Ragnarok, 'ulf' is used to refer to the midgard snake for example. And varg (or maybe ulf as well) generally for some monster.
@@faramund9865Ulf means wolf. Ulfven is used to describe a beast.
It sure would be sweet if life was like it was before technology when people actually lived in the real world.
Wasn't there a sword-making style called Ulfbert?
My guess is an ulf...whatever probably carried ulf swords?
Egils story sounds like the song big iron 😂
Egil Skallagrimsson was a serious dude ;)
I am an Ulfheðnar !
And they have yet to actually show a realistic state of frenzy... unfortunately.