Hammer Rite – Side-by-side Translation
The purpose of a Hammer Rite is to establish that a given “space” is being used for ritual. Many modern pagans use some method of creating a sacred space. Casting a circle, calling the quarters, or invoking the elements, are common methods with roots in Wicca and other forms of witchcraft. While popular, some Heathens, don’t include a Hammer Rite in their ritual practice because there is no historic basis. Even without historic evidence it is a great way to delineate a sacred space, begin ritual and set the stage for the rest of the ritual. It is also a very easy practice to add or remove as feels appropriate to you.
Old Norse
North:
HAMMAR I NORDHI HELGA VE THETA OK HALD VORD!
East:
HAMMAR I AUSTRI HELGA VE THETA OK HALD VORD!
South
HAMMAR I SUDHRI HELGA VE THETA OK HALD VORD!
West:
HAMMAR I VESTRI HELGA VE THETA OK HALD VORD!
Above:
HAMMAR YFIR HELGA VE THETA OK HALD VORD!
Below:
HAMMAR UNDIR HELGA VE THETA OK HALD VORD!
Circling around:
HAMMAR I THUNAR HELGA VE THETA OK HALD VORD!
Return to face North:
UM MIK OK I MIR ASGARDH OK MIDHARDH!”
English Translation
North:
Hammer of the North hallow and hold this holy stead!
East
Hammer of the East hallow and hold this holy stead!
South
Hammer of the South hallow and hold this holy stead!
West
Hammer of the West hallow and hold this holy stead!
Above
Hammer of above hallow and hold this holy stead!
Below
Hammer of below hallow and hold this holy stead!
Circling around
Hammer of Thunar hallow and hold this holy stead!
Return to face North
Around me (us) and in me (us) Asgard and Midgard!
