The Denewulf Standard: A Normative Old English Standard with the accompanying text Wōdnes weġ ("The Way of Odin")
Abstract
This record presents The Denewulf Standard, a normative standard of Old English designed for philosophical and ethical prose, prioritizing modal clarity, semantic distinction, and systemic coherence over strict attestation. The record also includes Wōdnes weġ (“The Way of Odin”), an original philosophical manifesto composed in the Denewulf Standard as a demonstrative text. The work is not a historical reconstruction and does not claim attested status. It is intended as a normative and conceptual language standard, accompanied by an example of sustained use.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Linguistics and language evolution
Syntax
Semantics
Linguistic Variation
Linguistics and Language Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 9 February 2026
- Language
- EN