Author: Eirik
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The First Online Course of the American Futharch!
I’ve finally entered the world of independent online teaching with my first course on Runes and Poetry! This course is my big epiphany in its most significant manifestation so far! Over three years ago, I had the lightning-strike idea that the rune names and futhark order for the Elder Futhark runes preceded the existence of… Read more
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On Black Magic Talk
Yes, the podcasts keep coming! As of yesterday, I’ve appeared on the Black Magic Talk podcast, hosted by Mrs. Witchy Perfect and Mathew Collins (Graspfire): “Episode 19 Interview with Eirik Westcoat.” The podcast is video, and available at both YouTube and Rumble. Enjoy! Read more
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On the Plant Cunning Podcast
My third podcast appearance with the American Futharch recently debuted, last Wednesday, July 10. I’d been enjoying a vacation in Iceland (follow me on social media for the pics), hence the delay in my post here, but now I’m back in the ‘States, and thrilled to share this news with you all. It’s on the… Read more
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On the Locking Horns Podcast
My second podcast appearance with the American Futharch has recently debuted, and it’s on the Locking Horns podcast. The episode is titled “Eirik Westcoat & the American Futhark“. We recorded this episode while at the annual East Coast Thing. Enjoy! Read more
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On the Random Heathen Ramblings Podcast
I’ve recently made my first podcast appearance with the American Futharch, and it’s on Random Heathen Ramblings, by Midgard Musings. It’s S5, EP18 – Introducing the American Futharch Runes. The audio-only form of the podcast is free, and available on many platforms, including: The video-version of the podcast is available to his subscribers at Patreon.… Read more
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Presentation at East Coast Thing 2024
In just a few weeks, the American Futharch will come to a public heathen event for the first time. That will be the annual East Coast Thing, which is one of the longest-running heathen events in the country. I’ll be presenting a one-hour workshop on the American Futharch there, at some point during the four… Read more
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Introducing the AERP
A proper futhark simply must have a rune poem. The Anglo-Saxon Futhorc has its Old English Rune Poem (OERP), and the Younger Futhark has the Old Icelandic Rune Poem (OIRP) and the Old Norwegian Rune Poem (ONRP). Undoubtedly, the Elder Futhark had its original ur-poem in Proto-Germanic, but it is long lost, although a few… Read more
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Site Launch: Welcome to the Revolution!
Welcome! This is the news blog for the American Futharch. It’s not meant to have frequent postings. To keep up with Eirik’s poetry offerings and other materials, please follow his Skaldic Eagle Blog or join his Patreon. For all the really nifty news announcements about the American Futharch and what Eirik’s up to, please join the mailing list. Read more