I am having another sword made, and this one is my childhood dream, I think.. I am having a Viking sword made by a swordsmith and I am having runes put on both sides of the blade...
Now I have chosen the sword's name (Brain-Biter), I wish to know how the 8th - 11th century Vikings would have written this..I know how to write it in 3 styles of runes, but that is "parrot-fashion" and that is not what I want...
They must have had a way with, certain runes together, spelt something literally..
I am having the rune (Tiewaz) put on the blade, as this rune represents the God Tyr, and is recommended in the Volsunga Saga, for successful combat..
I also wish to put ny name in runes and to say that I am in the service of Odin.. eg-- Joe Bloggs in the service of Odin...
No sites plz that want to charge $$$, and I only want to see serious answers please, as this is important to me...
Thanks...
2007-09-19 23:16:26 · 7 answers · asked by Bunge 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Crazy Cat..The sword comes with me to the grave, and the name stays, I have my reasons, Ragnarok...
2007-09-19 23:44:30 · update #1
I have studied Runes for quite a few years, and I appreciate your careful thought on sword-runes. This is very important as it shows in the Elder Edda (Sigrdrifumol 6)
"Winning-runes learn, if thou longest to win,
And the runes on thy sword-hilt write;
Some on the furrow, and some on the flat,
And twice shalt thou call on Tyr."
So, the Edda says there are runes on several places on the sword. The ones on the Sword hilt are probably on the crossguard and this is probably the best place for the name of the sword. The problem of using English words with the Elder Futhark is that the phonetic sounds don't line up right. If you're using English, then use the Anglo-Saxo Futhark.
A good method would be to translate the name to Old Norse. I did that with my own sword. The name Wolfsbane got translated to Ulfsbana. In your case Brain-Biter would be Heilibitr. Since it's phonetic, that would be Hagal-Eihwaz-laguz- isa-berkana-isa-teiwaz-raido
The runic powers of such a name are protection-movement- strength-justice-right
In the Edda calling "twice for Tyr" means you carve one down stroke and two diagonal downward strokes on either side, so it looks like a kind of pine tree symbol. That makes a bindrune for two Tyr runes, one over the other. It will also be twice for Odin as it will form two ansuz runes back-to-back. This should be on the blade itself somewhere
About the Aegishjalmar - not a sword rune - it belongs on your helmet.
Your name plus the title Odinssman should go on the pommel (the oathing location). Be sure and spell phonetically except keep the double-sowilo in Odinssman. In spite of its misuse by the gestapo in WWII, it's still a very powerful and holy runeset.
When writing your name, j's get spelled as the Jera rune. For other letters that make the hard "j" sound like "ge" "gi" "dg" use the combination of Kenaz-Gebo (Anglo-Saxon spelling)
2007-09-20 03:07:04 · answer #1 · answered by Robin Runesinger 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
You may wish to put an Aegishjalmur on your sword. It is hard to describe what it looks like but its meaning is to protect the warrior, it is also more commonly called a Helm of Awe and is common enough to find what it looks like.
As far as writing your name, you mentioned putting certain runes together, this is commonly referred to as a binding rune. And without knowing your name it would be hard to say how to write it. As far as the "in service to Odin" you could use either a Valknut or Odin's horn symbols.
I hope this helps.
Blessed Be )O(
2007-09-20 07:34:25 · answer #2 · answered by Stephen 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, you should try to find someone who is fluent in Old Norse if you would like to inscribe your sword "how the 8th - 11th century Vikings would have written this".
There is a fellow named Swain Wódening whom I have seen now and again in the "Religion and Spirituality" section, who can probably help you out so you could try posting there. He is quite knowledgeable in such matters and has written several erudite books. You could also try posting in the "Languages" section and see if there is anyone there who is fluent in Old Norse.
Good Luck!
p.s. Here is a link that you may find interesting:
http://www.hurstwic.org/history/articles/literature/text/literature.htm
2007-09-20 10:34:06 · answer #3 · answered by wee falorie man 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Aussie, if you have a copy of Bucklands big blue book, he has a section in it about HOW to combine runes to form ONE single symbol out of a whole series of Runic letters. Place the symbol of Tyr on ONE side of the Hilt. On the other, place the combine Runic symbol for YOUR magickal name on the other and under over that and directly above place Odin's symbol in the possesive. Your name UNDER Odin's signifies that YOU are his servant.
When you USE the sword, to project your energy have Tyr's symbol facing upwards and when you are using it to take up energy have the Odin side upward. For obvious reasons.
BB,
Raji the Green Witch
2007-09-20 09:20:44 · answer #4 · answered by Raji the Green Witch 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
i'm sorry i don't have the answer for you, but i have starred your Q in hopes that one of my contacts may be able to help. it sounds like a wonderful sword : )
2007-09-20 07:47:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Allan Perkins
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local Houston runemaster and author
2007-09-20 12:33:09 · answer #6 · answered by revsuzanne 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For some reason I find that all rather insulting for a sword thats never going to spill blood....
At least give it another name.
2007-09-20 06:25:09 · answer #7 · answered by CrazyCat 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋