Community Roundup: January 2020
In an effort to draw more attention to excellent work by experts working in similar circles as Mimisbrunnr.info—and as a nod to the site’s origins as a news source for ancient Germanic studies—Mimisbrunnr.info produces a retrospective digest of the activities of a variety of associated projects every month. January 2020 updates include content from Brute Norse, Folklore & Fiction, Nordic Animism, and the Nordic Mythology Channel & Podcast.
Community Roundup: December 2019
In an effort to draw more attention to the excellent work of individuals working in similar areas as Mimisbrunnr.info (and in a nod to the site’s origins as a news source for ancient Germanic studies), Mimisbrunnr.info highlights the activities to overlapping and associated projects every month.
A New Illustrated and Annotated Translation of Merseburg Charm II
Mimisbrunnr.info now hosts a new illustrated and annotated translation of the second Merseburg Charm, an enigmatic Old High German charm that provides extraordinarily rare insight into pre-Christian Germanic myth among the continental Germanic peoples.
A Survey of Saxo Grammaticus's "Gesta Danorum" in English Translation
While made internationally famous as the earliest source to mention a narrative that would later develop into 17th century English playwright Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Gesta Danorum also holds a particular place in medieval history due to mention of otherwise poorly attested places and peoples, and especially due to the mention of motifs, themes, and entities from Norse mythology in its first nine volumes.
Community Roundup: November 2019
In an effort to draw more attention to the excellent work of individuals working in similar areas as Mimisbrunnr.info (and in a nod to the site’s origins as a news source for ancient Germanic studies), Mimisbrunnr.info highlights the activities to overlapping and associated projects every month.
Community Roundup: October 2019
Mimisbrunnr.info began as a news service focused on happenings in ancient Germanic studies. Since then, a community of fellow travelers in the field has sprung up. In an effort to draw more attention to the excellent work of these talented individuals and in a nod to the site’s origins, Mimisbrunnr.info launches its monthly roundup, in which we highlight activities in overlapping and associated projects.
Mimisbrunnr.info Logo Refresh
We’re pleased to announce that we’re introducing a new logo for Mimisbrunnr.info by artist Rim Bitik.
Eddic to English: Ursula Dronke (1969, 1997, & 2001)
Eddic to English now features an entry on English scholar Ursula Dronke’s partial translation of the Poetic Edda. Published in 1969, 1997, and 2001; Dronke’s editions remain some of the most difficult translations for readers to find.
An Index for Rudolf Simek’s “Dictionary of Northern Mythology”
Mimisbrunnr.info now hosts an index to scholar Rudolf Simek’s “Dictionary of Northern Mythology”, a resource commonly used by scholars in ancient Germanic studies.
A Survey of English Translations of the Prose Edda
Mimisbrunnr.info now hosts the first in-depth survey of English translations of the Prose Edda, including overviews of translations by Jesse Byock, Anthony Faulkes, Anthony Gilchrist Brodeur, Geoge Webb Dasent, and Rasmus Björn Anderson.
Six Questions XXII: Nathan Zilka (Zilka Forgewerks)
With the swell of popular interest in topics such as the Viking Age and the development of Germanic Heathenry in locations such as the United States, Europe, and South America, it’s not uncommon to see people wearing Mjöllnir pendants once again. While some of these hammers are mass-produced alongside other trinkets in distant locations by unknown hands, others are produced by craftspeople who derive spiritual value from their production, much as their ancient precursors. An example of the latter, American metalworker and heathen Nathan Zilka of Zilka Forgewerks practices his craft in Portland, Oregon today.
Ancient Scandinavian Studies Reading Circle Ár Var Alda Returns
Ár Var Alda, the reading circle that led to the creation of Mimsbrunnr.info, is back, this time meeting monthly in Seattle’s historic Ballard neighborhood at a new Viking Age-themed bar, Skål. Meetings will be held at 6:30 to 7:30 PM on the final Wednesdays of every month.
