Permission to use the recordings on the website by Steven Posch, the author, follow.

Kirk,

We have permission to use the story and song.  I'll make sure that there is

a notice of some sort at the beginning of each saying who wrote it, and

where it can be found.  His e-mail follows, for the guild's records.

Robb

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From: Steven Posch [mailto:swposch@iphouse.com]

Compose one story between 300 and 600 words in length.

How the Norse Made the World

In the beginning, to the north was Nilfeim, the land of ice.  To the south was Muspelheim, the land of fire.  Between the two was Ginnungagap, the void.

Compose three poems with a maximum of 50 lines total combined length.

Odin’s Night:

Off in the distance you hear such a sound:

The call of the horn and the bay of the hound.

With the caw of the crow,

And the fall of the snow,

Clearly it’s Odin who’s coming through town.

Nanna has said to look out for their flight,

Fast runs the boar that they hunt on this night.

With his men giving chase,

And the hounds setting pace,

Ducking your head you avoid their firm bite.

1) Translate the following liturgical phrases into your Hearth Culture language:

This was done as part of the IE Language course for GSP/CTP 1.  You can find the work here: http://ghosti.net/adf/courses/ie-language-1.html

2) What do you consider to be the importance of using phrases in a hearth culture language other than Modern English (or your own native language) in ADF ritual? (Minimum 200 words)

There are two different sides to the argument for and against the use of a foreign language in ritual.

1. Define the following terms in your own words: "Trance," "meditation," and "hypnosis." (min. 25 words per definition, dictionary definition does not count toward final word count.)

Trance

1. Text Internalization: Describe internalizing text and concepts. Explain the difference between internalized and memorized text. What advantages or disadvantages does internalizing text have when compared to reading from a script? (100 words minimum)

1. Describe the origins of theatre and how it relates to ritual in at least one ancient Indo-European culture. (300 words minimum)

1.Keep a journal of your work directing five rituals, at least two of which must be ADF High Day rituals and all of which must include five or more total celebrants who have been assigned parts. Submit an essay in which you describe how you directed the celebrants in the following ritual performance elements, and what you learned over the period you journaled. (600 words minimum for essay)

a.Intentional movement

b.Internalized text

c.Vocal projection

d.Diction

e.Use of ritual space

f.Use of props

1. Describe how it is different to write and perform a special occasion ritual instead of a High Day ritual. (minimum 100 words)

1.Explain why purification is important prior to ritual, and what you do to purify yourself before you lead a rite. Include any prayers said, items used, and any stage directions needed to help your reviewer understand what is happening. (min. 150 words, not including prayers, items, and directions)