tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400387561406667550.post8272365529257911438..comments2024-03-05T02:19:34.846-05:00Comments on Marsha A. Moore: Magical Monday: Types of Classical Magic—Norse SeidrMarsha A. Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18380081382159214513noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400387561406667550.post-70390249417546432712011-03-22T22:13:46.180-04:002011-03-22T22:13:46.180-04:00Rochelle, that's interesting how you've ti...Rochelle, that's interesting how you've tied your family roots into your book Rock Bound. As most people know, the last part of my author name is a pen name, being my mother's Irish maiden name Moore. I believe maintaining connections to ground us in family and tradition is important.Marsha A. Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18380081382159214513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400387561406667550.post-29123867249344742652011-03-22T14:55:04.483-04:002011-03-22T14:55:04.483-04:00I, too felt the Native American elements and wonde...I, too felt the Native American elements and wondered whether some of their traditions didn't come from the Vikings. With my mother's maiden name being Peterson and her mother's maiden name being Johnsrud and after that we have to go back to Norway, we're also delving into my family roots. Thanks, Marsha. (And now you all know where I got the last names for Rock Bound.)Rochelle Weber Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534272450851722153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400387561406667550.post-48215564326678520212011-03-21T22:03:42.319-04:002011-03-21T22:03:42.319-04:00I agree, Lynne. The drumming rhythm sounds Native ...I agree, Lynne. The drumming rhythm sounds Native American, but the vocals seem less stark and more hypnotic than Indian cries.Marsha A. Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18380081382159214513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400387561406667550.post-87476885229800705582011-03-21T19:36:23.604-04:002011-03-21T19:36:23.604-04:00That was very interesting. The music sounded very...That was very interesting. The music sounded very Native American and there were images that seemed the same including one which appeared almost to represent a Kachina of the South West. I shall investigate it further. Thanks.LynneLynnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400387561406667550.post-81328486026027007612011-03-21T18:43:20.318-04:002011-03-21T18:43:20.318-04:00Marva, if kids do discover your spells do those th...Marva, if kids do discover your spells do those things, think of all the book sales you'll get!!!Marsha A. Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18380081382159214513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400387561406667550.post-65949177489852320222011-03-21T15:46:11.118-04:002011-03-21T15:46:11.118-04:00I delve into rune magic in my YA Witches of Galdor...I delve into rune magic in my YA Witches of Galdorheim series (Bad Spelling, MuseItUp, 10/2011), but tread lightly since it is a kids book.<br /><br />I used a couple of rune spells, but I hope nobody can pronounce them and end up floating above the earth or calling up the dead!<br /><br />Wonderful write-up!Cellophane Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08166797508899835493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400387561406667550.post-62230788912860259702011-03-21T13:53:10.817-04:002011-03-21T13:53:10.817-04:00Very cool that it ties to your heritage! Thanks fo...Very cool that it ties to your heritage! Thanks for stopping in, Savanna.Marsha A. Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18380081382159214513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400387561406667550.post-74223832106548026562011-03-21T13:53:04.321-04:002011-03-21T13:53:04.321-04:00Very cool that it ties to your heritage! Thanks fo...Very cool that it ties to your heritage! Thanks for stopping in, Savanna.Marsha A. Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18380081382159214513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400387561406667550.post-15186558285003670762011-03-21T13:41:48.361-04:002011-03-21T13:41:48.361-04:00Hi Marsha, thanks so much for the magical info. Th...Hi Marsha, thanks so much for the magical info. This goes to my heritage, too.Savanna Kougarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698138048388102279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400387561406667550.post-82489588029999707792011-03-21T13:39:21.428-04:002011-03-21T13:39:21.428-04:00I especially liked the music, so much so I ordered...I especially liked the music, so much so I ordered the CD to use as writing inspiration background music. Glad you enjoyed it, Gerri!Marsha A. Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18380081382159214513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400387561406667550.post-11824542410391163332011-03-21T13:30:01.014-04:002011-03-21T13:30:01.014-04:00Very interesting, Marsha. I loved the music.Very interesting, Marsha. I loved the music.Gerri Bowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11517461664702276613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400387561406667550.post-28937523396449887952011-03-21T11:55:12.793-04:002011-03-21T11:55:12.793-04:00@Diana--The Norse literature overflows with this m...@Diana--The Norse literature overflows with this magic since paganism is revered.<br /><br />@Maeve--Me too! Learning about how culture and magical traditions interweave fascinates me.<br /><br />@Karen--These tidbits often make interesting details and textures for writing.Marsha A. Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18380081382159214513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400387561406667550.post-23276877560216448702011-03-21T11:18:50.826-04:002011-03-21T11:18:50.826-04:00Interesting post. I enjoy tidbits of history and t...Interesting post. I enjoy tidbits of history and traditions. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing.Karen Michelle Nutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083893569523248900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400387561406667550.post-72880959373828275192011-03-21T06:19:20.103-04:002011-03-21T06:19:20.103-04:00Fascinating post, Marsha. I've always enjoyed ...Fascinating post, Marsha. I've always enjoyed learning more about the myriad of magical traditions. I'm looking forward to the rest of this series.Maeve Greysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14947265251857551496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400387561406667550.post-76765160015251144262011-03-21T01:35:13.151-04:002011-03-21T01:35:13.151-04:00I'm just getting into the Northern Traditions....I'm just getting into the Northern Traditions. Good post!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17234125050663263986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400387561406667550.post-56163683468505764282011-03-21T00:47:47.301-04:002011-03-21T00:47:47.301-04:00Glad you enjoyed it, Lindsay! I'm always drawn...Glad you enjoyed it, Lindsay! I'm always drawn to the combination of myth and magic.Marsha A. Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18380081382159214513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400387561406667550.post-3922729251629053282011-03-21T00:37:19.224-04:002011-03-21T00:37:19.224-04:00What fascinating stuff, Marsha. I love it! Thanks ...What fascinating stuff, Marsha. I love it! Thanks for teaching me something new :)L. K. Below/Lindsay Belowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09235755397978486836noreply@blogger.com