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[edit] Troll cross

You say that the odal rune origin of the troll cross is an unsourced theory, but your mention of the Greek omega sign seems much more farfetched[1], IMO. Could you please elaborate on how it is likely that rural Scandinavians were equally familiar with Greek letters as they were with runes.--Berig (talk) 06:47, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

When I mention the Omega, I am just talking about similarities in shape. I do not claim that they are related in any way. But as this obviously creates confusion, it's not necessary to mention. I am about to create a separate article on the troll cross, which will deal with theories of origin and connections to other symbols. I am not saying that Odal and the troll cross are not related, but so far I have not read anything serious that supports this theory. As soon as I encounter such a source, it is certainly very relevant to mention. Have you read anything about a connection between the troll cross and Odal? --Skadinaujo (talk) 12:33, 1 May 2008 (UTC)
I am afraid that I have only hearsay to go on there so I would not disagree with a {{fact}} tag. I have seen you do some good work and I am looking forward to your article on the troll cross.--Berig (talk) 15:26, 1 May 2008 (UTC)
I am working with gathering sources about the troll cross at the moment, I found some German chunks that I ought to get translated soon. Unfortunately, I have not yet read anything exhaustive on the symbol - it remains obscure to me. --Skadinaujo (talk) 23:17, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Putting this on the shelf for now, the article would just be one huge lump of OR and hearsay. --Skadinaujo (talk) 01:11, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks...

...for signing up at the Ancient Germanic culture project proposal! We only need a few more signatures to get the project underway. Your willingness to participate is greatly appreciated. —Aryaman (Enlist!) 17:58, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

I am glad to help! --Skadinaujo (talk) 23:09, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] thanks

The Minor Barnstar
Thanks for your help with the rune infoboxes. Keep up the good work, dab (𒁳) 16:20, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
I think I have fixed all after my standards now. Thanks for the star! --Skadinaujo (talk) 16:41, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] WikiProject Ancient Germanic studies

Hi Skadinaujo. As we now have enough members, I have been getting ready to set up WikiProject Ancient Germanic studies and have posted some notes and random odds and ends in my sandbox. You can observe the current state of affairs here. I will be creating the project page in the next few days so that we can discuss the proposed elements. However, if you see anything that you feel requires immediate correction, feel free to contact me with the details. Thanks. —Aryaman (Enlist!) 23:05, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the notice. It looks great, Aryaman, I'm looking forward to this. --Skadinaujo (talk) 13:30, 18 May 2008 (UTC)
You're welcome! In the interim, the project page has been created. The scope is currently under discussion and all members are requested to comment on the talk page. Thanks again for signing up! —Aryaman (talk) 13:40, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] A runestone picture

Hi Skadinaujo. Since you live in Østlandet do you know someone who could provide a picture of the Alstad runestone (N 62), or even the Galteland runestone (N 184)?--Berig (talk) 07:11, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Hello, Berig. I might take a trip to Oslo in the following weeks to buy some books, so I can drop by the museum. Is there anything else you want me to photograph in the Oslo area while I'm at it? --Skadinaujo (talk) 13:29, 18 May 2008 (UTC)
Thanks! Don't hesitate to take any pics of notable Norwegian runestones or finds from the Oseberg ship burial. I am planning to write a GA, or better, on that burial.--Berig (talk) 16:30, 18 May 2008 (UTC)
I will do my best to capture important or otherwise interesting items. I will give you a notice on your talk page when I have taken the trip. --Skadinaujo (talk) 20:53, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Wikipedia:WikiProject Ancient Germanic studies/Runes

Hi Skadinaujo, I have started the work group, or task force, for runic studies.--Berig (talk) 17:22, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Hello, that is good to hear! I will see what I can contribute with in the following days. --Skadinaujo (talk) 21:53, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Runestone images

I'd be grateful for pictures of any Danish runestones on display in the museum in Copenhagen.--Berig (talk) 17:07, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Rune poem origins

Hi, Skadinaujo. I didn't know if you had the page marked on your watch list, so I thought I would drop this off on your talkpage regarding the Rune poem origins:

A note in Heusler's Altgermanische Dichtung (1929) led me to Dickins' Runic and Heroic Poems (1915). Thanks to the wonderful folks at the Internet Archive, you can view the online flipbook here. Be sure to read the introduction to the rune poems (pp. 1-11). It also has a good (though early) bibliography. That should get you headed in the right direction. ;)

I hope that helps! —Aryaman (talk) 22:27, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Thank you very much, Aryaman! I have not read through the material you provided yet, but I trust your good sense of judgement that things will be much more clear for me after reading it :)
Shouldn't the origins be added to the article? (Maybe I'll change my mind after reading.) --Skadinaujo (talk) 23:22, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
Yes, the MSS tradition certainly should be. Most of what you will need is in Dickins' book. On pg. 6 you'll find the name of the MS. which contained the OE poem (destroyed by fire in 1731). On pp. 6-7 you'll find reference to the MS of the Norwegian poem (also destroyed by fire, this time in 1728). On pg. 7 you'll find all four of the MSS for the Icelandic poem. If you have access to a good library, maybe you can even track down some of the works in the bibliography, perhaps even snagging copy of a public domain facsimile of one of the Icelandic MS. Good luck! —Aryaman (talk) 23:29, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

PS: In case the font on the flip book is too small, here's the book's page at the Library. You will find a PDF version and a DjVu version linked in the left-hand column. —Aryaman (talk) 23:38, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Unfortunately, I cannot read everything it says. The images are very blurry. What browser do you use? --Skadinaujo (talk) 23:40, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
Check the link above. You will find a PDF that should be perfectly readable. Aryaman (talk) 23:41, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
Hehe, I was just about to correct myself when I saw the link to the other versions, but there was a edit conflict. Thanks again! --Skadinaujo (talk) 23:43, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
No problem. Researching is one of my favorite parts of working on an article, and I'm happy if people can use the information. Let me know if/when you want any help with the Rune poem article additions. —Aryaman (talk) 01:04, 22 May 2008 (UTC)
Will do. Right now I should either be a) in bed or b) writing an assignment. I think, however, I will go for hidden option c) – eating and reading. --Skadinaujo (talk) 01:08, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Notes on Alu (runic)

Hi Skadinaujo. I have written a short passage on the etymology of Alu, though I am at a complete loss when it comes to formatting my refs in the style you guys have chosen for that article. Here's what I have. All the needed citation info should be on the Alu talk page. Would you mind formatting this and inserting it into the article? Feel free to modify the text as you see fit. Thanks. —Aryaman (talk) 13:27, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Etymology

Although the literal meaning of the word alu is generally accepted to be "ale", i.e. "intoxicating beverage", researchers have found it necessary to look deeper into the significance of the term. Earlier proposed etymologies for the word sought a connection with Proto-Germanic *aluh "amulet, taboo" from *alh "protect".[1] Cognates in Germanic dialects would include Old English ealh "temple", Gothic alhs "temple", and Old Norse alh "amulet".[2] Polomé initially proposed an etymological connection between Germanic alu and Hittite alwanza "affected by witchcraft", which is in turn connected to Greek alúõ "to be beside oneself" and Latvian aluôt "to be distraught". This etymology was later proven faulty and subsequently dropped by Polomé, though he continues to suggest that a common semantic denominator connects these words with alu.[3]

Sure thing, Aryaman – that's the least I can do! :) (But to warn you though, I'm no expert in this style either, but I will do my best. I have learnt that style from Bloodofox; I'll get in touch with him and ask him to revise as needed afterwards.) –Skadinaujo T•C 13:31, 22 May 2008 (UTC)
Hello to you both! Maybe we ought to convert the style over to Aryaman's proposed Harvard standard (Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Ancient_Germanic_studies#Formatting_citations.2C_footnotes.2C_etc.), what do you think? :bloodofox: (talk) 14:16, 22 May 2008 (UTC)
That is true, I think we should let Alu be an article that follows all the guidelines of the AGS project – as a standard for other articles. I changed Aryaman's references for now (except the Torp (1909:21) one, help!), but I will gladly help converting to Harvard standards. –Skadinaujo T•C 14:23, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Ah, that's my omission regarding Torp. I was referring to:

Fick, August/Torp, Alf (1909). Vergleichendes Worterbuch der Indogermanischen Sprachen: Dritter Teil: Wortschatz der Germanischen Spracheinheit. Vandenhoek und Ruptecht:Göttingen.

[edit] Runestone pics

Good pictures that you have taken in Copenhagen. I'll check out the runestones you shot in Rundata.--Berig (talk) 13:32, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the pics, and especially those of the Norwegian runestones! I'll add them to the articles right away.--Berig (talk) 19:41, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Discussion

Well, as usual on WP it is difficult to make people agree on details and that is why we have straw polls and WP:BOLD :). I decided that it's more important to me to get on writing articles than to have long discussions that stop me from doing so. I don't like the suggestion of using Harvard referencing simply because the vast majority of articles give references in notes, and consequently the notes system be standard for WP whenever such a standard will be agreed on.--Berig (talk) 20:07, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

Yes, I understand that very well. But about the rune articles, would you mind at all if I start to shine them up a bit? More important to get something done than adhering to details, as you said. Though I can in any case not edit in any great scale in the coming weeks as I am taking a hunting course. –Skadinaujo T•C 20:15, 8 June 2008 (UTC)
Well, if you want to do major changes in the larger articles where I'm the main editor, I'd prefer that we discuss it first. If you want to expand some of the many stubs, I'll observe your work with pleasure.--Berig (talk) 20:22, 8 June 2008 (UTC)