Is MLP: FiM Norwegian in origin?

[ManaMinori 4,146]

While doing research on the Norse runes, I came across an interesting one in particular- Ehwaz. This rune literally means “horse” and signifies friendship; trust, harmonious teamwork, trust, learning of ourselves through others, manifesting your greatest potential. Sound familiar?

[SanityNotIncluded 335]

Well, MLP certainly isn't based in Norweigan lore, but that's an interesting find nonetheless.

[Jeric 46,873]

I hope not. Roman Horses were beheaded and placed in a way that a hex would be sent to Eirek and Gunhilda. History aside, it is a cool find, though Nordic, Scandinavian, and Celtic symbolism of horses is usually a mixed bag. For instance, kelpies as the progenitor of sea ponies would be curiously bizarre.

 

Cool find though.

[Goat-kun 2,530]

Futhark has runes that represent cow, giant, sun, man, and lots of other things. Ehwaz also means transportation/progress. Horses were important means of transportation back in the day, so it is no surprise that a rune represents them in such manner. Thus one could say that the emphasis is not so much on the horse but on the person riding it.

 

I hope not. Roman Horses were beheaded and placed in a way that a hex would be sent to Eirek and Gunhilda. History aside, it is a cool find, though Nordic, Scandinavian, and Celtic symbolism of horses is usually a mixed bag. For instance, kelpies as the progenitor of sea ponies would be curiously bizarre.

You're talking about a nidstang curse. Witches still use it today I'm told.

 

You haven't been to the deep end until you've encountered things like each-uisge. Oh, I've been there. In fact, I don't think I ever left.

Edited February 26, 2017 by Goat-kun