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Random Hávamál Stanza 61. Bellows (1936) “Washed and fed | to the council fare, But care not too much for thy clothes; Let none be ashamed | of his shoes and hose, Less still of the steed he rides, (Though poor be the horse he has.)” #randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #eddas #odin

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Random Hávamál stanza 49 Crawford (2015) “I gave my clothes to two scarecrows, once when I walked in a field. They thought they were human as soon as they had clothes on; a naked man feels ashamed.” #Bekind #randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #eddas #odin

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Random Hávamál stanza 109 Thorpe (1866) “On the day following came the Hrimthursar, To learn something of the High One, In the High One's hall: After Bolverk they inquired, whether he with the gods were come, Or Suttung had destroyed him?” #randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #eddas #odin

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Random Hávamál Stanza 29 Larrington (2014 revised edition) “Quite enough baseless blather comes from the man never silent; a quick tongue, unless held in check, often talks itself in to trouble” #checkyourselfbeforeyouwreckyourself #randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #eddas #odin

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” Random Hávamál Stanza 53 Auden-Taylor (1969) “Little a sand-grain, little a dew drop, Little the minds of men: All men are not equal in wisdom, The half-wise are everywhere” #Everyonehassomethingtooffer #randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #eddas #odin

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Random Hávamál stanza 48 Crawford (2015) “Kind, brave people live best, they never nurture a grudge. It’s unwise to spend your life worrying, dreading your responsibilities” #thecoldneverbotheredmeanyway #randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #eddas #odin

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Góðan morgun! Random Hávamál today is Stanza 113! Hollander (1962) “ Hear thou, etc. In a witch’s arms beware of sleeping, Linking thy limbs with hers.” #Ifyoufuckyououtofluck #randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #eddas #odin

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Random Hávamál - 89 Larrington (1996) “A brother’s killer, if you meet him on the road, a house half burned, a too swift horse the mount is useless if he breaks a leg let no man be so trusting as to trust all these.” #ifitstoogoodtobetrueitis #randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #eddas #odin

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stanza 103 Thorpe (1866) “At home let a man be cheerful, And towards a guest liberal; Of wise conduct he should be, Of good memory and ready speech; If much knowledge he desires, He must often talk on good. Fimbulfambi he is called who' little has to say: Such is the nature of the simple.”

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Random Hávamál - Today’s is Stanza 158 Crawford (2015) “I know a thirteenth spell; if I sprinkle water upon a new-born boy, he will never be killed even if he goes into battle; that man will not die from violence” #immortaluntilprovenotherwise #randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #eddas #odin

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Today’s Random Hávamál is Stanza 140 “Potent songs nine from the famed son I learned Of Bolthorn, Bestla's sire, And a draught obtained of the precious mead, Drawn from Odhrærir.” #Gakar #Galdr #randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #eddas #odin

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Random Hávamál -Stanza 151 Hollander (1962) “That sixth I know, if me someone wounds With runes on gnarled root written, Or rouses my wrath by reckless speech: Him blights shall blast, not me.” #Reflectthehate #whocomesoutworse #havamal #randomhavamal #odin #heathen #eddas

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Random Hávamál today is stanza 124 Auden-Taylor (1969) “Affection is mutual when men can open All their heart to each other: He whose words are always fair Is untrue and not to be trusted” #Itsoktodisagree #Beyourselfevenifitmeansbreakingeggs #randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #eddas #odin

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Today’s random Hávamál is stanza 147 Larrington (1996) “I know a second one which the sons of men need, those who want to live as physicians.” #DrOðinn #randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #eddas #odin

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Stanza 16 is today’s random Hávamál Bellows (1936) “The sluggard believes | he shall live forever, If the fight he faces not; But age shall not grant him | the gift of peace, Though spears may spare his life.” #randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #eddas #odin

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Today’s random Hávamál is stanza 21 Larrington (1996) “Cattle know when they ought to go home, and then they leave the pasture; but a foolish man never knows the measure of his own stomach.” #fightthataddiction #everythinginmoderation #randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #eddas #odin

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Today’s random Hávamál is stanza 136. Auden-Taylor (1936) “Heavy the beam above the door; Hang a horse-shoe on it Against ill-luck, lest it should suddenly Crash and crush your guests.” #Dontpissoffyourhousealfr #Whatprotectmayattack #randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #eddas #odin

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Today’s random Hávamál is stanza 23. Crawford (2015) “A fool stays awake all night worrying about everything. He’s fatigued when the morning comes, and his problems remain unsolved” #lifeistooshort #Dontworrybehappy #randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #eddas #odin

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Stanza 10 is our Random Hávamál today!! Bellows (1936) “A better burden | may no man bear For wanderings wide than wisdom; It is better than wealth | on unknown ways, And in grief a refuge it gives” #randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #eddas #odin

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Thank you all for your patience <3 Random Hávamál is up for today. I’m still a bit poorly but service shall resume shortly 🤣🤣🤭 Love to you all 💚💚💚💚

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Random Hávamál today is Stanza 138 Larrington (1996) “I know that I hung on a windy tree, nine long nights, wounded with a spear, dedicated to Odin, myself to myself, on that tree of which no man knows from where it’s roots run.” #Randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #Odin

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Random Hávamál brings us Stanza 160 of Ljóðatal Auden-Taylor (1969) “I know a fifteenth, that first Thjodrerir Sang before Delling's doors, Giving power to gods, prowess to elves, Fore-sight to Hroptatyr Odhinn” #Randomhavamal #havamal #Odin #heathen #norse #eddas

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Valentine’s Day Random Hávamál has arrived with Stanza 69 (noice) Thorpe (1866) “No man lacks everything, although his health be bad: / One in his sons is happy, One in his kin, one in abundant wealth, One in his good works” #nice #randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #eddas #odin

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Happy Valentine’s day to you all, whether in a relationship or single, you are all beautiful and should feel loved. Please bear with me, I’m really poorly at the moment, so there may not be as many translations over the next couple of days. xx

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Part 4- Random Hávamál - Stanza 40 from Gestaþáttr brings you Thorpe (1866) “Of the property which he has gained No man should suffer need; For the hated oft is spared what for the dear was destined. Much goes worse than is expected” #Randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #Odin #edda

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Part 3 - Random Hávamál comes at you with stanza 40 of Gestaþáttr Auden-Taylor(1969) “ Once he has won wealth enough, A man should not crave for more: What he saves for friends, foes may take; Hopes are often liars” #takeonlywhatyouneed #havamal #randomhavamal #odin #edda #heathen #norse

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Part 2- Random Hávamál Stanza 40 Hollander (1962) “Of his worldly goods which he gotten hath Let a man not stint overmuch; Oft is lavished on foe what for friend was saved, For matters go often amiss.” #brosbeforefoes #Randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #Odin #edda

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Góðan morgun! Today’s random Hávamál is stanza 40 Larrington (1996) “On account of the property which he has amassed a man shouldn’t suffer need; often what was meant for the lovable is saved for the hateful, much goes worse than expected.” #fuckcapitalism #havamal #norse #heathen #Odin #edda

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Part 4- Random Hávamál Stanza 18 from Gestaþattr. Hollander (1962) “He alone is aware | who has wandered wide, And far abroad has fared, How great a mind | is guided by him That wealth of wisdom has” #heathensagainsthate #Randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #Odin #edda

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Part 3- Random Hávamál Stanza 18 from good olde Gestaþattr. Bellows (1936) “He alone is aware | who has wandered wide, And far abroad has fared, How great a mind | is guided by him That wealth of wisdom has.” #Screwnazis #randomhavamal #havamal #odin #heathen #norse #eddas

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Part 2- Random Hávamál is coming from Stanza 18 from Gestaþáttr Thorpe (1866) “He alone knows who wanders wide, And has much experienced, By what disposition each man is ruled, Who common sense possesses.” #learnaboutothers #Randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #Odin #edda

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Sorry it’s a bit late, here is Random Hàvamál Stanza 18 from Gestaþáttr Crawford (2015) “Only a man who is wide-traveled and has wandered far can know something about how other men think. Such a man is wise.” #Dontbearacistwhore #Randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #Odin #edda

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WODEN. Anglo Saxon god and ancestor of all the kings of England. Also, Odin. Art by myself, now in colour. Repost if you like. #woden #odin #paganism #heathen #anglosaxon #norse #oldgods #animism #illustration #history #mythology

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Part 4- Random Hávamál stanza 56- from Gestaþáttr (Guest Section) Crawford (2015) “You should be only a little wise, never too wise. It’s best not to know your fate beforehand; you’ll live happier if you don’t.” #ignoranceisbliss #Randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #Odin #edda

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Part 3 :D Random Hávamál :D Stanza 56 from Gestaþáttr waiting for you! Hollander (1962) “Middling wise every man should be: Beware of being too wise; His fate let no one beforehand know Who would keep his heart from care.” #Ignoranceisbliss #randomhavamal #odin #norse #havamal #edda

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Hey all! It’s part 2 of Random Hávamál :) stanza 56 from Gestaþáttr. (Guest Section) Larrington (1996) “Averagely wise a man ought to be, never too wise; no one may know his fate beforehand, if he wants a carefree spirit.” #ignoranceisbliss #Randomhavamal #havamal #norse #heathen #Odin #edda

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