Berserkers vs Ulfheðnar

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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.

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@UlfhednarAxe Жыл бұрын

The Northman was a blessing for us Viking nerds

@ParsUmbra Жыл бұрын

I agree

@kev1734 Жыл бұрын

I hope we get more like that but that director's movies are all really good.

@UlfhednarAxe Жыл бұрын

@@kev1734 yes the next Viking movie will be heavily influenced by the Northman

@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647 Жыл бұрын

My relatives and I love the movie Pathfinder as well as Northman.

@ExtremelyMoist Жыл бұрын

Is it on any streamservice?

@Ulfhednar1993 Жыл бұрын

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

@saguntum-iberian-greekkons7014 11 ай бұрын

I think the Byzantines called this varangian ceremony as “Gothic Dance” i have no idea why

@gato-grande 3 ай бұрын

@@saguntum-iberian-greekkons7014 CHILE ARGENTINA ANTARTIDA

@aric2589 Жыл бұрын

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.

@bjornnylander8754 Жыл бұрын

Yes, we are "Scandinavians" :)

@aric2589 Жыл бұрын

@@bjornnylander8754 Yes, We are Westernkind

@gato-grande 3 ай бұрын

@@bjornnylander8754 THE SOUTHERN CONE WE ARE AMSTRALIANS AMERICA AUSTRAL

@sushanart Жыл бұрын

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. 💖🙏🙌

@ngkngk875 Жыл бұрын

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.

@asgrim1513 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@gato-grande 3 ай бұрын

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@luxj.9451 2 ай бұрын

@@ngkngk875 It's no more insane than modern actively practiced ones. The only difference is which one's in vogue.

@Aeslyth Жыл бұрын

Would be great to get a video on the "Jöfurr", the boar headed warriors.

@taylorfusher2997 Жыл бұрын

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

@gato-grande 3 ай бұрын

@@taylorfusher2997 ACONCAGUA ARGENTINA

@colddarkness1798 Жыл бұрын

Love your Mayhem t shirt 👌🏻🤘🏻

@JacksonDunnoKnows Жыл бұрын

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. 🍻

@DrFrankenskippy Ай бұрын

Great presentation, really enjoyed it. Svinfylking were the third main core shamanistic-warrior cult devoted to Frej/Freyr, although not as well chronicled.

@ragnarruckus2825 Жыл бұрын

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.

@jordanmanzanares5485 Жыл бұрын

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!❤

@gato-grande 3 ай бұрын

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@xXIDanIZz Жыл бұрын

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.

@taylorfusher2997 Жыл бұрын

@gato-grande 3 ай бұрын

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@jtgoat9810 Жыл бұрын

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.

@ramenr6 11 ай бұрын

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!

@Havi_9 9 ай бұрын

I am beyond confused. Are you a real person?

@williamsaltsman6537 29 күн бұрын

Such big, strong beasts.... OH MY!!!❤

@ghouldr1964 Жыл бұрын

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

@DrengrRekkr Жыл бұрын

Fucking love hulkoff

@rytkosenjussi Жыл бұрын

Great lyrics all the way. Maybe i changed it a little but its 9/10

@ghouldr1964 Жыл бұрын

@@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)

@jordyromanko-sc6ig Жыл бұрын

Well said 👏 👌

@rytkosenjussi Жыл бұрын

Unknown band to me, but reminds me bit of Sabaton.

@-RONNIE Жыл бұрын

Good video 👊🏻 I've always liked the Ulfhedinn ⚔️

@gato-grande 3 ай бұрын

BARILOCHE USHUAIA

@ziasurvivor3526 Жыл бұрын

Thank you again. Well done. Stay strong!!!

@TomF1 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. May sound stupid but they hit me on a spiritual level. They take me back to the thrilling days of yesteryear

@andrehyeda22 Жыл бұрын

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!

@gregoryleevandall1880 Жыл бұрын

Ty for continuing these amazing videos my friend I hope life is treating you very well as always 😎 ✌️ ❤️

@gato-grande 3 ай бұрын

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@bjornnylander8754 Жыл бұрын

Alltid intressanta videos från dig :)

@gato-grande 3 ай бұрын

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@AleandFire Жыл бұрын

Who knew Stolen Valor existed back then.

@AlbertaleoAlbertalei Ай бұрын

Good video. Thanks Interesting fact, bears and wolves share a common ancestry splitting 20-30 million yrs ago.

@emelyhjrringgaard2768 Жыл бұрын

so cool 😍 elsker dine videoer 🙏🏻

@gato-grande 3 ай бұрын

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@EllenDahl-sp1sw Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thank you !

@cernnunosarise5241 Жыл бұрын

Props on the mayhem shirt! 🤘

@zcalex7660 10 ай бұрын

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

@raphlvlogs271 Жыл бұрын

coming of age rituals are found in cultures all over the world they just tend to differ a lot

@dietrichess9997 Жыл бұрын

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.

@gato-grande 3 ай бұрын

THE SOUTHERN CONE IS A COUNTRY

@kev1734 Жыл бұрын

Another great video video as always. Facts with good, logical consideration to the spiritual side of things. Thanks mate 🤘🏻 🐺🤘🏻

@stefanrydehed5381 Жыл бұрын

Nice shirt! Wore the same today. Greetings from Sweden

@timothyhenegar7484 Жыл бұрын

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!

@ColoradoStreaming 5 ай бұрын

Check out Siberian Eleuthero, it regulates your adrenal glands so you dont get adrenal fatigue.

@michaeljlydon6991 Жыл бұрын

If anyone's interested They should look up werewolves of Ossory Irish version of the Ulfhednar

@cupboard_raider Жыл бұрын

It's great

@ethanpeeler3147 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Valfreyja9 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you💜

@gato-grande 3 ай бұрын

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@sugaartruth7686 8 ай бұрын

Hello from France

@Monkey-Boy2006 Жыл бұрын

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.

@warriorhealth2172 10 ай бұрын

So sad, it would have been amazing.

@Monkey-Boy2006 10 ай бұрын

@@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?

@hirepgym6913 Ай бұрын

My mother was a direct decendent of Haakon one of Harold Fine Hairs 20 sons i have a Wolf Skin but it belonged to Anastasia Romanov

@roycehuepers4325 4 ай бұрын

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.

@jmaaybraak Жыл бұрын

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!

@gcanaday1 Жыл бұрын

Not just northern Europeans. He means pontic steppes people. All of Europe descends from them in one way or another.

@jmaaybraak Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@hattorihanzo2275 Жыл бұрын

Bring unto us a Viking metal video.

@diabollikealldaddy Жыл бұрын

Love your vids man!

@thewisepowerfull1938 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Your info shall be put to good use. I am trying to write a Norse epic.

@martinkrog5943 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Thanks for the vid, keep up the good work, and skål : )

@gato-grande 3 ай бұрын

THE SOUTHERN CONE IS A COUNTRY

@toddaulner5393 5 ай бұрын

The Bear, the Wolf, the Boar and the Raven.

@stephenmccagg Жыл бұрын

"Brohalla"... Holy Gods, that's funny!

@lowellpearson8782 11 ай бұрын

Good stuff . Thank you.

@gato-grande 3 ай бұрын

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@EK-xz8ig 11 ай бұрын

fantastic info!

@countk1 11 ай бұрын

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.

@Zoomer_Analysis 10 ай бұрын

Men weren’t as weak as modern men. They could hack it.

@vikingodin1986 Жыл бұрын

Noice video as always love the definition 👌 in them ..hearing holmgang makes sense ...taking liberty with the spelling

@SwedudeEPIC Жыл бұрын

Good video, ty! 👍

@halvdanfelman Жыл бұрын

When it's cold, and when it's dark.. The freezing moon can obsess you!!

@Horatio.Mantooth Жыл бұрын

Svinfylking are even more rare. They were based off the boar.

@ghouldr1964 Жыл бұрын

"For Gullinbyrsti, for Ingui Frey. We bellow like stuck pigs by break of day. The hogs of war cometh, vow to the fray. We bring the havoc, we smite and we slay"

@jenseklof2653 Жыл бұрын

I have always wondered about boar warriors. Looking at the Sutton Hoo helmet and on the Swedish version there are depictions of helmed warriors with wild boar crests. Thx!

@danilapolesciuk4316 Жыл бұрын

I thought they were called something along the lines of Jofurr

@asgrim1513 Жыл бұрын

ofc they were rare, because we have 0 mentions of them anywhere.

@jenseklof2653 Жыл бұрын

@@asgrim1513 or maybe earlier than the Viking age? Or more an eastern Scandinavian tradition related to the cult or Frey or something 3rd

@1.1797 Жыл бұрын

We need to see MORE Ulfhednar in entertainment 🤘🐺🤘

@jeffreyblock16 Жыл бұрын

First recorded stolen valor was some guy putting on a berserkers bear skin

@RG.Midtgardsmand Жыл бұрын

Love your mayhem shirt 🔥⚔️

@user-zn6hx1hb9c 10 ай бұрын

My path is ulfhédnar. Gotta love the wolf.

@franzwohlgemuth2002 Жыл бұрын

Love the Mayhem shirt BYW!!!

@romeomaxwell320 Жыл бұрын

Never heard it called Brohalla, I love that!😅

@hardstylelife5749 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting

@maxbuckley9762 5 ай бұрын

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

@sharkchaos5160 Жыл бұрын

Great video.

@gato-grande 3 ай бұрын

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@suckadoesstuff7095 Жыл бұрын

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

@gcanaday1 Жыл бұрын

Also a ton more dangerous.

@ingwiafraujaz3126 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@suckadoesstuff7095 Жыл бұрын

@@gcanaday1 it'll buff

@kurtbogle2973 Жыл бұрын

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.

@NielsJensenSailingSVFreelance Жыл бұрын

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.

@bellakaldera3305 Жыл бұрын

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.

@asgrim1513 Жыл бұрын

@@bellakaldera3305 holy fuck thats so cringe to read

@cupboard_raider Жыл бұрын

@@bellakaldera3305LMAO

@faramund9865 11 ай бұрын

Source: Trust me bro.

@user-gd7fx4jf5c Жыл бұрын

Metallica's song on the Black Album (Of Wolf and Man) comes to mind right now 🐺

@sithlorddarthbong4959 Жыл бұрын

Digging the mayhem shirt 🤘

@wianprins-lb8vv Жыл бұрын

awesome Amon Amarth album art \m/

@asa-punkatsouthvinland7145 Жыл бұрын

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.

@bigassjackals1036 6 ай бұрын

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

@acrab7722 Жыл бұрын

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

@danyellejorgensen4970 Жыл бұрын

Heidrek Ulfhamr, descendant of Hervor, daughter of Angantyr the Berserker, son of Arngrim the Berserker.

@joehayward2631 10 ай бұрын

Interesting, every old people all have legends how some can change and take over an animal. I

@kenolson6572 Жыл бұрын

Howling Like Assholes - I think you just named my band.

@Non-Serviam300 Жыл бұрын

“Howling like a dumbass” 🤣🤣

@WilliBond0007 Жыл бұрын

2:00 The colder it is the more people wearing skins of any kind. Probably spenthe winter sewing and tanning skins.

@1ntwndrboy198 Жыл бұрын

Ulfbert has been found on strongest of viking swords ever discovered .

@linushh Жыл бұрын

Mayhem linnet dock, nice!

@crinthewizard Жыл бұрын

Brohalla!! 🤣🤣 Im stealing that!

@user-hr2oi6jd7m Жыл бұрын

It sure would be sweet if life was like it was before technology when people actually lived in the real world.

@TimothyDH Жыл бұрын

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

@ingwiafraujaz3126 Жыл бұрын

Can you do some videos about your workout routines and diet?

@SSerebraSSana 11 ай бұрын

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.

@sumerlilangel Жыл бұрын

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.

@user-eu4ke9zj4e Ай бұрын

I definitely want a wolf skin. Can i email you about it?

@mico1664 10 ай бұрын

Id like to know what it was that caused some cultures to be able to trade with vikings while others were murked by them?

@stigc.minkstuen Жыл бұрын

I am an Ulfheðnar !

@rachaelskibbe7899 Жыл бұрын

I think Bernard Cornwell mentioned them in his books....but I can't recall..

@ZerilathImmortal Жыл бұрын

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!

@bellakaldera3305 Жыл бұрын

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...

@LilWixxy Жыл бұрын

I'm a professional shooter/hunting in Australia I can't get you bear or wolf but can get pigs deer's kangaroo skins lol

@Blake-hs5tr 11 ай бұрын

Can you send me links to the Ulfendnar and Berserkers Saga's. I would deeply appreciate it love your content.

@JOBT0 10 ай бұрын

You find links in the info.

@Blake-hs5tr 10 ай бұрын

@@JOBT0 ow my bad thanks.👍

@MartijnAnwar 6 ай бұрын

🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾 Mayhem 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾

@helygg8892 Жыл бұрын

Egils story sounds like the song big iron 😂

@gcanaday1 Жыл бұрын

Egil Skallagrimsson was a serious dude ;)

@ulfhednar9957 Жыл бұрын

awesome! someone actually explaining this!

@YeisenAchitel Жыл бұрын

The ritual is to fight and win the bear or wolf skin...

@skydivingcomrade1648 Жыл бұрын

Royal guards 💂‍♀️

@nullgravity2583 Жыл бұрын

Can you sell to Switzerland please.

@wilheimreis8272 Жыл бұрын

good info.full respect💪🤘🪓🐻🐺🐻🪓🤘💪

@michaelrichardson989 Жыл бұрын

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...?

@Talorgen Жыл бұрын

Am I remembering right that there was a variation on the them that revered the boar instead?

@finnericson4392 Жыл бұрын

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)

@michaelrichardson989 Жыл бұрын

@@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.