02-14-2014, 12:00 AM
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Introduction to the White Wulf / Wolf of England
The White Wulf of England - a symbol of kinship, strength and loyalty for the Englisc folc.
Of all the animals that have walked on English soil, perhaps the most respected in Anglo-Saxon England was the wolf. A sign of power, loyalty and freedom, the wolf often appeared engraved on helmets, swords and shields.
One of the most notable stories involving a wolf is the story of the Wuffing King St Edmund, the original patron saint of England. St Edmund was beheaded while defending his kingdom from invasion, his head tossed deep in the forest to mock his followers. Witnesses then state that after searching for his severed head for many days, they eventually found it after hearing the cry of a wolf. The wolf, although starving, was guarding St Edmund's head. The wolf then walked back with the followers to ensure Edmund's head was reunited with his body.
Wuffing / Wuffingas / Wulfingas
The wolf has strong connections with East Anglia. The East Anglian royal line was known as the Wuffingas (Wulfingas), or "Kin of the wolf". The word Wuffingas is derived from King Wuffa (little wolf), King Wuffa being the grandfather of King Rædwald, whose remains are said to be those found at the Sutton Hoo burial site.
Anglo-Saxon names
The wolf was often an inspiration for names in Anglo-Saxon England. Bardawulf (Bright Wolf), Randwulf (Shield Wolf), Wulfric (Wolf Power/Ruler), Æthelwulf, Wuffa (see below), were all names used in Anglo-Saxon England. The English also made famous the name "Beowulf".
Wodensdaeg - Woden's Day
Wodensdaeg or Wednesday as we now call it is Woden's day. Woden was the Anglo-Saxon (English) God of Wisdom and War. Woden constantly had the protection of Geri and Freki, his loyal Wolves.
Introduction to the White Wulf / Wolf of England
The White Wulf of England - a symbol of kinship, strength and loyalty for the Englisc folc.
Of all the animals that have walked on English soil, perhaps the most respected in Anglo-Saxon England was the wolf. A sign of power, loyalty and freedom, the wolf often appeared engraved on helmets, swords and shields.
One of the most notable stories involving a wolf is the story of the Wuffing King St Edmund, the original patron saint of England. St Edmund was beheaded while defending his kingdom from invasion, his head tossed deep in the forest to mock his followers. Witnesses then state that after searching for his severed head for many days, they eventually found it after hearing the cry of a wolf. The wolf, although starving, was guarding St Edmund's head. The wolf then walked back with the followers to ensure Edmund's head was reunited with his body.
Wuffing / Wuffingas / Wulfingas
The wolf has strong connections with East Anglia. The East Anglian royal line was known as the Wuffingas (Wulfingas), or "Kin of the wolf". The word Wuffingas is derived from King Wuffa (little wolf), King Wuffa being the grandfather of King Rædwald, whose remains are said to be those found at the Sutton Hoo burial site.
Anglo-Saxon names
The wolf was often an inspiration for names in Anglo-Saxon England. Bardawulf (Bright Wolf), Randwulf (Shield Wolf), Wulfric (Wolf Power/Ruler), Æthelwulf, Wuffa (see below), were all names used in Anglo-Saxon England. The English also made famous the name "Beowulf".
Wodensdaeg - Woden's Day
Wodensdaeg or Wednesday as we now call it is Woden's day. Woden was the Anglo-Saxon (English) God of Wisdom and War. Woden constantly had the protection of Geri and Freki, his loyal Wolves.