NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR HISTORY?

WANT TO BECOME A HIRÐMAÐR?

This course explores the fundamentals of being a warrior, specifically in a Norse context and how it relates to our organization. It is the graduation course in the Hirðmaðr training program.

COURSE ORGANIZATION

The Hermaðrinn course is entirely completed online at your own pace. The course is organized in 5 main sections: Σπαρτιάται (The Spartans), Jómsvíkingarnir (The Jomsvikings), Samheldni (Military Cohesion), Skjǫldrinn (The Shield), and Drengskaparraun (Evaluation). 

This course includes, and requires, extensive interactions with Úlfhéðnar.

WHAT'S COVERED IN THE Hermaðrinn COURSE

Skjaldmærar: The Myth of Female Warriors

This section is an overview of the science demonstrating that women are unsuitable for combat, and cannot reasonably be a match to a man. It also debunks the myth of shield maidens.

ΣΠΑΡΤΙΆΤΑΙ: THE SPARTANS

Overall, the Spartans were probably the best warriors who ever walked on earth, as well as the most military-centric society. They are a fundamental source of knowledge for any modern warrior, especially considering the strong connections between ancient Greece and us Víkingar, from Óðinn, to the Sámi people, and of course, to the Jómsvíkingar (Jomsvikings). 

JÓMSVÍKINGAR: THE JOMSVIKINGS

The Jómsvíkingar, so culturally similar to the Spartans, also were an inspiration to the various knight orders that flourished towards the end of the Viking age. Here you will learn about the Jomsvikings, their laws, and notable sayings.

SAMHELDNI: MILITARY COHESION

This section reviews military cohesion from the perspective of the Armed Forces of various countries, including Norway, Finland, the United States, Israel, and of course, Sparta.

Drengskarpr: Warrior Training

This module is a brief overview of warrior training, as it relates to fitness and fitness standards, as well as overall training of special operation forces.

Skjǫldrinn: The Shield

This module covers the organization’s structure, Víkingaherr, an overview of Helluland, a reminder about Norse oaths, as well as name assignment. Essentially the basics you need to know before you reach the rank of Hirðmaðr.

Drengskaparraun: Evaluation

This is the last section of the course, and of the Hirðmaðr Training Program, and it involves various assessments before graduation from the program and the earning of your first rank. This includes an internal assessments, evaluations for the Forneskja and Lífa courses, as well as this course.

GET STARTED

First, you need to complete the Forneskja and Lífa courses.

You also still need to decide if you belong here. Make sure you understand our masculinity (Mannskapr), our Code (Víkingalǫg) and our Rules (Lǫg). Something you can live with? Then it’s easy. You just need to sign up!

How much? We no longer give a figure in silver, as it has become far too volatile! So, in paper money, that’s $145. (Note that it is cheaper to sign up for the Hirðmaðr Training Program if you plan on taking all 3 courses and reach a rank).