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EUROPEAN HISTORY, MYTHOLOGY & PHILOSOPHY

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Fenrir and Tyr

Fenrir bites off Tyr’s hand. Illustration from a 17th century Icelandic manuscript.Tyr is the god of war and justice in Norse mythology, and the etymology of his name suggests that he once was at the top of the Germanic pantheon, although he had been replaced by Odin/Wodan relatively early.Fenrir is one of the children of… Read More Fenrir and Tyr

December 26, 2022December 1, 2022 European OriginsLeave a comment

The Origin of the Elder Futhark

The origin of the Elder Futhark is still disputed. The Roman alphabet appears to be a significant inspiration but fails to explain all it’s oddities. Perhaps the North Etruscan or Phoenician alphabets offer an alternative.… Read More The Origin of the Elder Futhark

August 18, 2020June 6, 2022 European Origins12 Comments
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