Category: Linguistics

The Contemporary Use Of The Runes On Social Media: A Network Analysis of #nordicrunes On Instagram

Dr. Burgert Senekal, University of the Free State

Ensovoort, volume 46 (2025), number 11: 3

Abstract

This study investigates the use of the hashtag, #nordicrunes, on Instagram. Using a network analysis that applies degree centrality, PageRank and modularity, it …

Names Of Weekdays And Runic Writing As Indications Of Commonality Amongst The Germanic Tribes

Dr. Burgert Senekal, University of the Free State

Ensovoort, volume 46 (2025), number 11: 2

Abstract

This study explores the commonality amongst Germanic tribes through a comparison of the names of weekdays and runic writing. It is shown how the …

The Norse Pagan revival in music: A network analysis of Wardruna’s environment on Spotify

Dr. Burgert Senekal, University of the Free State

Ensovoort, volume 45 (2024), number 09: 1

Abstract

This study examines the Norse Pagan revival in music, focusing on the Norwegian musical project Wardruna and its network on the streaming platform Spotify. …

Tracing the origins of the oldest song in the Germanic languages: A discussion of “In Maidjan” by Heilung

Dr. Burgert Senekal, University of the Free State

Ensovoort, volume 45 (2024), number 08: 1

Abstract

Heilung forms part of a new group of folk music bands, along with Wardruna, that straddles the divide between folk music and metal, all …