Thulsoma/The Anglo Saxon Virtues

The Anglo Saxon Virtures

• Medemnes - "Dignity" A sense of self-worth, personal pride in which to comport yourself.

• Staðolian - Strength of the mind, the ability to stick to one's purpose diligently.

• Gnéaðlicnes - "Frugality" Economy and simplicity of style, never wasting away in opulence or seeking grandeur and personal wealth.

• Stæþþignes - "Gravity" A sense of the importance of the matter at hand, mixed with responsibility and earnestness, forever a professional in their duty and honour.

• Hádárung - Respectability in ones own actions and the respect for fellow Saxon's and those worthy and who show honour.

• Foreþancolnes - "Prudence", the ability of foresight and wisdom and personal discretion.

• Stearcferþ - Sterness and gravity, cumulating with self control.

• Sundfulnes - Wholesomeness in ones self, health and cleanliness.

• Eorlscipe - Bravery or boldness, the ability to stand and fight in the face of any threat.

• Sóþfæstnes - Honesty and the ability to standby what is true.

• Self Reliance - The ability to rely on one's self without the aid of others.

• Rihtwísness - A concept of justice and punishment, and the will to see it carried out.

• Geférscipe - Community mindness, putting the good of the community above one's self.