Hi Paul

Thanks for the kind words

yes the lyrics are mine from a song I wrote called Nordic Skies. Most of my songs ( all the songs I write for Danelaw ) are about the Vikings & Viking History. 

Surname was not originally Engvikson, I have been completely fascinated with Vikings since I was a young child, and as soon as i was old enough i adopted a scandinavian Sounding name made up from 3 words ENGlish VIKing SON. Corny I know, but I love it :)>

Really want to learn Old Danish ( or Old Norse if Old Danish is no longer known. ) as I wanted to write songs in the language of the Vikings that Invaded and settled here in England. But my life is so hectic and busy, i don't get enough time to sit and study. Hopefully that will change sometime soon.  

Kind regards
Rob




From: Paul Hansen <paalhanssen@...>
To: norse course <norse_course@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, 20 February 2012, 6:21
Subject: RE: [norse_course] Slightly off topic...Tattoo text

 
Saell og blessadur, brother Rob.
I really don't think there's a website that can convert Old Norse to the Runic alphabet.
And I sincerely hope there isn't one ---- it's far better (and richer for you) to learn either Modern Icelandic
or Old Norse (Norron), and also learn the Runic alphabet (stavering).
I would guess from your last name your family tree is from Norway --
-- Norwegian is also very special and well worth acquiring at least the ability to read.
 
Did you write the lyrics below?
Thanks for encouraging others to "remember the many fallen".
 
Med vennligste hilsener,
    Paul
Paul David Hansen
 

 

To: norse_course@yahoogroups.com
From: blodhemnuk@...
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:33:51 +0000
Subject: Re: [norse_course] Slightly off topic...Tattoo text

 
OK it is a verse from some old lyrics of mine from my band Danelaw ( formerly called Asatru )

Let us not forget our past
and stories long time told
remember the many fallen
that died in the battles of old

Also...can anyone recomend a website that can convert the Old Norse into Younger Futhark Runes? or is it a case of getting a list of the younger futhark runes, and doing it letter by letter. I want the younger futhark runes as they are the runes in use during the Viking era.

I really need to find time and try learn this amazing language of our Nordic Ancestors

Hope you are able to help.
Kind regards
Rob Engvikson



From: Brian M. Scott <bm.brian@...>
To: Rob <norse_course@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, 15 February 2012, 12:42
Subject: Re: [norse_course] Slightly off topic...Tattoo text

 
At 5:02:23 AM on Monday, February 6, 2012, Rob wrote:

> Hi there all,

> I am having a Tattoo Sleeve done, and want some Younger
> Futhark Rune text, like found on lots of picture stones
> left by the Vikings.

> However, I want it to be written in Old Norse, rather than
> English.

> If I was to put the English text here, would you clever
> people be able to convert it to Old Norse?

Maybe, depending on the text.

Brian