Day of Remembrance for Herman of the Cherusci

Asatru Calendar

Day of Remembrance for Herman of the Cherusci: Few mortals have privileged to serve our Folk as did Herman, a leader of the tribe called the Cherusci. We he defeated Varus’ three Roman Legions in 9 C.E. he blocked our amalgamation into the Mediterranean morass. Herman was very aware of his duties not only as a member of his tribe but also as an Asaman - indeed the two were probably inseparable with him. Shedding is the ideal time to give him praise, because the crucial battle for which he is remembered was fought during this month.

[source:Asatru.org]

[Image: Google Images -This 102-foot monument towering over New Ulm depicts Hermann the Cherusci, the ancient hero whose army liberated Germany from Roman rule in 9 A.D.