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It is the great north wind that made the Vikings.

Proverbs and old sayings Scandinavian

Liberation of prisoners

This spell is a blessing of release, which describes how Idisi (in Viking or Scandinavian mythology, Idisi are fate goddesses) free from their shackles warriors caught during battle. The last two lines contain the magic...

Spells and incantations Danish

Horse cure spell

Phol (another name for Balder) and Odin were riding together when the horse of Balder dislocates its foot. Odin is saying as a result: "Bone to bone, blood to blood, limb to limb, as if they were glued". There are some images...

Spells and incantations German

Growl not at guests, nor drive them from the gate but show thyself gentle to the poor.

Proverbs and old sayings Viking

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