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It is time to chant from the sage’s seat, at the spring of Urðr. I saw and I was silent, I saw and I pondered, I listened to the speech of men, I heard them discuss runes. They weren’t silent with counsels at Hávi’s hall. In Hávi’s hall, I heard it said thus . . .Come and hear the saga of King Thorri, son of Fornjot, who held a sacrifice every year at midwinter that the people called Thorri’s sacrifice; from that the month of Þorri, which some people now call January, took its name.
Join the Shire of Stonegate and our partners from the Idaho State University Medieval Club for Þorrablót, an Icelandic mid-winter feast and skaldic celebration of Viking* heritage and culture. Feast with us on Viking fare, play Viking games, and learn something new about Viking culture and arts.
We encourage skalds and bards to come before the populace to recite poems and sing songs in honor of Thor.
In the spirit of Thorri and his sacrifice for the good of the community, this gathering will be of no cost to the attendees, including the feast.
*any of the Scandinavian seafaring pirates and traders who raided and settled in many parts of northwestern Europe in the 8th–11th centuries. Your Scadian definition may vary.
Dates: Jan 25, 2025
Site opens: 10am
Site closes: 6pm
Location:Idaho State University, Pond Student Union Building, Wood River Room. 1080 S 5th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83209
Directions: From north or south sail on the I-15 sea to exit 69 (Center Street). From here proceed west/downhill into town. Turn left at 8th Ave. and proceed south. After you reach Idaho State University campus, 8th avenue will curve west and become Humbolt. After this curve, turn right into the large parking lot at your destination. The Student Union Building is the building to the northeast with the tall clock tower. Wood River Room is on the second floor.
Site specifics: Whilst Thor would most certainly appreciate beverages of the alcoholic kind, this is a dry site. Service animals only. Site is indoors and wheelchair accessible.
Adult Event Registration: Free
Adult Member Registration: Free
Minor Registration: Free
Feast information: Feast is free, but limited to 40. Please RSVP to the feast steward before January 11. Off-board seating will also be available.
Event steward: Anna Perunova/Ann Thomson [email protected], 208-240-3409
Feast steward: Aziz/Ken Wilson [email protected]
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1080 S 5th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201, United States
