Berserkers vs Ulfheðnar

[@UlfhednarAxe]

The Northman was a blessing for us Viking nerds

[@ParsUmbra]

I agree

[@kev1734]

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

[@UlfhednarAxe]

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

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

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

[@ExtremelyMoist]

Is it on any streamservice?

[@Ulfhednar1993]

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]

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

[@gato-grande]

@@saguntum-iberian-greekkons7014 CHILE ARGENTINA ANTARTIDA

[@aric2589]

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]

Yes, we are "Scandinavians" :)

[@aric2589]

@@bjornnylander8754 Yes, We are Westernkind

[@gato-grande]

@@bjornnylander8754 THE SOUTHERN CONE WE ARE AMSTRALIANS AMERICA AUSTRAL

[@sushanart]

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]

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]

@@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]

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[@JacksonDunnoKnows]

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]

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

[@ramenr6]

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]

I am beyond confused. Are you a real person?

[@xXIDanIZz]

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]

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]

CHILE ARGENTINA ANTARTIDA

[@Aeslyth]

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

[@taylorfusher2997]

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]

@@taylorfusher2997 ACONCAGUA ARGENTINA

[@Sean-e1r]

Shape shifter.. is another thing I gather from early understandings

[@ulfhednar9957]

awesome! someone actually explaining this!

[@ziasurvivor3526]

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

[@ArticLight14]

Who knew Stolen Valor existed back then.

[@gregoryleevandall1880]

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

[@gato-grande]

THE SOUTHERN CONE WE ARE AMSTRALIANS AMERICA AUSTRAL

[@TomF1]

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

[@dietrichess9997]

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]

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[@EllenDahl-sp1sw]

Awesome video, thank you !

[@cernnunosarise5241]

Props on the mayhem shirt! 🤘

[@emelyhjrringgaard2768]

so cool 😍 elsker dine videoer 🙏🏻

[@gato-grande]

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[@Monkey-Boy2006]

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]

So sad, it would have been amazing.

[@Monkey-Boy2006]

@@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?

[@michaeljlydon6991]

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

[@master_illitrix]

It's great

[@stefanrydehed5381]

Nice shirt! Wore the same today. Greetings from Sweden

[@raphlvlogs271]

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

[@sugaartruth7686]

Hello from France

[@hattorihanzo2275]

Bring unto us a Viking metal video.

[@ethanpeeler3147]

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.

[@timothyhenegar7484]

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]

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

[@roycehuepers4325]

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.

[@diabollikealldaddy]

Love your vids man!

[@hirepgym6913]

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

[@martinkrog5943]

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

[@gato-grande]

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[@countk1]

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]

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

[@hardstylelife5749]

Very interesting

[@lowellpearson8782]

Good stuff . Thank you.

[@gato-grande]

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[@thewisepowerfull1938]

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

[@EK-xz8ig]

fantastic info!

[@stephenmccagg]

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

[@SwedudeEPIC]

Good video, ty! 👍

[@mikegreywolfwarrior]

My path is ulfhédnar. Gotta love the wolf.

[@vikingodin1986]

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

[@1.1797]

We need to see MORE Ulfhednar in entertainment 🤘🐺🤘

[@Non-Serviam300]

“Howling like a dumbass” 🤣🤣

[@RG.Midtgardsmand]

Love your mayhem shirt 🔥⚔️

[@romeomaxwell320]

Never heard it called Brohalla, I love that!😅

[@halvdanragnvaldr]

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

[@suckadoesstuff7095]

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]

Also a ton more dangerous.

[@ingwiafraujaz3126]

​@@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]

@@gcanaday1 it'll buff

[@sharkchaos5160]

Great video.

[@gato-grande]

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[@NielsJensenSailingSVFreelance]

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]

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]

@@bellakaldera3305 holy fuck thats so cringe to read

[@master_illitrix]

​@@bellakaldera3305LMAO

[@faramund9865]

Source: Trust me bro.

[@zcalex7660]

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

[@sithlorddarthbong4959]

Digging the mayhem shirt 🤘

[@joehayward2631]

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

[@SSerebraSSana]

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.

[@Blake-hs5tr]

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

[@JOBT0]

You find links in the info.

[@Blake-hs5tr]

@@JOBT0 ow my bad thanks.👍

[@maxbuckley9762]

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

[@kenolson6572]

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

[@NotgoingToohappen]

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

[@WilliBond0007]

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

[@1ntwndrboy198]

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

[@ingwiafraujaz3126]

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

[@asa-punkatsouthvinland7145]

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.

[@AMeise-vy4fk]

Whats that Intro Sound?

[@rachaelskibbe7899]

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

[@linushh]

Mayhem linnet dock, nice!

[@bellakaldera3305]

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...

[@TimothyDH]

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

[@crinthewizard]

Brohalla!! 🤣🤣 Im stealing that!

[@nullgravity2583]

Can you sell to Switzerland please.

[@sumerlilangel]

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.

[@Mistress_Macabre13]

How are they ethically sourced?

[@raphlvlogs271]

the use of animalistic warriors that are high on psychoactive substances is a high risk and high reward strategy

[@user-n7a55m3a1]

So what about Jöfurr?

[@joeaca4834]

You just don’t get it…

[@bluewizard8318]

so about those wolf furs... lol is it a request you can make on your shop orr..?

[@deirukin]

Hi ya!!

[@helygg8892]

Egils story sounds like the song big iron 😂

[@gcanaday1]

Egil Skallagrimsson was a serious dude ;)

[@angiemac3587]

They were the Vikings Special Forces 😮😂

[@skydivingcomrade1648]

Royal guards 💂‍♀️

[@LilWixxy]

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

[@MatthewFlatt-ze3ft]

The ulfethnar were the truly elite they were Othins warriors

[@charlesquick3091]

I have a strange question... I have been trying to track my heritage and I am stumped... My father I have traced to Aaron Quick Germany 1721-1725 ( difference in birth date ), Saxon.... However I have also been told that the origin of his family is the Netherlands and the Hwicci tribe from other family members who are in England... So how can I figure out what is truthful? Any suggestions. Also my mother's side is fitzgerel ( changed during immigration to the US. By the immigration department) they were from Ireland and supposedly they were also Saxon .. I am so confused..

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

What about the mysterious Ethusican culture, they were around Italy before Italy and were way before the Celts, wait are these the same ones who made a sword that only rivaled Damascus steel sword with the name on the sword. I would like something similar to your headband for the change of weather

[@brotherjew1]

Ya know, I’ve heard lots of stories of SEALs and Rangers coming home and being insufferable in public. All of this makes perfect sense to me. Even the stolen valor aspect of it. Being badass… but also being dickheads. This tracks, all of it is replicated with modern SOF

[@cynthiarowley719]

I bought a rabbit skin once. 😢 rabbits bite

[@bobmcham5192]

"The skin contains the soul of the animal". Well it's fortunate there were no Black bears, Pandas, or koalas in Europe, the Berserkrs would've been very disappointed with the result.

[@MartijnAnwar]

🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾 Mayhem 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@nalrog297]

may I ask about the boar warriors

[@woodswitch23]

No henbane mead,no berserker.Skoll!

[@prettybxy77]

I would love to learn this skill but let's be real, I'd probably hurt myself before anyone else 🤣

[@berserkerboy9777]

Could you do a video on wolves? Since Ulfhednar were respected but were considered Wolf like. In your video on the fylgja you said that having a Wolf as your fylgja was generally not a good thing

[@faramund9865]

I'd still contest that. I think the text he refers to is talking about the foxes, not the wolves. As they're the magicians, which is definitely a bad thing to be as a man, unless you're the god Wen of course. As with mortals, only women (or old men, basically, weak people) are morally allowed to practice such things. Having said that. In Ragnarok, 'ulf' is used to refer to the midgard snake for example. And varg (or maybe ulf as well) generally for some monster.

[@oliwwer]

@@faramund9865Ulf means wolf. Ulfven is used to describe a beast.

[@spartan-s013]

oh hell i am absolutely intrested in bear skins if it's possble to ship to europe

[@bronhaller]

I think you may have hit the mark with your comment about possibly people knowing that Berserkers were feared and respected and then using that title to claim something they were not, leading to the decline in respect for that position; it's easier to pretend you're a lone Berserker than to pretend you're a lone Ulfhednar and have to explain where the "pack" is

[@Azrael1st]

I’m glad we had our own berserkers in India 😂

[@aqualust5016]

So OG vikings were ancient furry/cosplayers

[@kotycassidy6955]

🤙

[@gregoire203333]

Still waiting on your book big bruv!!!🤬

[@roberthadley5957]

🐻 we kill everything in site

[@rytkosenjussi]

I missed that northman movie. Is it good? I sure hope so. 😊

[@danilapolesciuk4316]

I would say it's good it's just alot of people don't get it for some odd reason

[@cryptojoe1100]

Don’t go in expecting this big action movie.

[@ethanpeeler3147]

I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@jonathanmcniel6483]

It's weird.

[@terranceborer7614]

Thay were on them shrooms red with white dots and that is how thay got there name and thay would also fight naked triping balls true shit!

[@bigassjackals1036]

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

[@Monkey-Boy2006]

Is it possible to get fake Bear Skins?