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There are many conflicting opinions surrounding Ēostre being a concubine of Wōden.
The primary idea comes from the etymological connection within Norse sources of her many mentioned husband Óðr. Within the Völuspá, Hyndluljóð, Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, and Heimskringla.
But also the poem Sörla þáttr.
Which is much more theologically divisive. Sourced from the Flateyjarbók manuscript compiled by two Christian priests in Iceland:
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“-but the daughter of Njörðr was Freyja, and she was fellow to Oðin and his concubine.”
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“Oðin loved Freyja full sore, and withal she was the fairest woman of that day”
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Guard yourselves from the devourer my friends. Worship our Gods in rightful fashion and you will be safe.
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I’m not back. I wish nothing but the best for all of you this year.
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I hope all of you are well. It now seems appropriate for me to post this message to you all.
I have had quite a lot on my plate lately. There hasn’t been much dedicated time on this project for what I’ve felt like has been too long. The goal from the beginning was to highlight foundational truths relating to our beliefs listed directly from sources. The ultimate goal began with the idea of helping an audience feel more confident with their worship. Details of personal beliefs and viewpoints aside, the motivation for all of this was to discern basic yet credible information for heathens.
The support I have received for the very little I have done so far is nothing but appreciated. So I’ll make a proposal. Should I open a chat up within the channel? The idea being to hand off a piece of the platform to all of you, to keep the ultimate goal alive.
Our sacrifice for the Midsummer moon to Old Thunder and to the Goddesses.
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NEW FILM on YouTube
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'Sagas of the Raven Land' is a a history documentary in which historian Tom Rowsell journeys to Iceland, immersing himself in the landscapes that inspired the Icelandic sagas of the Viking Age. He rides native horses across the fells, bathes in hot springs, and traces the footsteps of legendary saga heroes like Eirik the Red and Egill Skallagrimsson.
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I'm curious about Pagans who talk about 'winning'. I suspect they would elaborate by saying that they want Paganism to become the dominant religion. Dominant where? Nationally? Among their ethnic kin exclusively? Globally?
And which Paganism, exactly, should 'win'? Germanic? Celtic? Hellenistic? Should Icelandic Heathenry 'win', or should Anglo-Saxon? Mercian or Bernician?
It seems to me that to talk of Paganism 'winning' is to treat it like a political movement rather than an indigenous way of life. The aforementioned are merely questions; my real point is this...
Any 'winning' that comes by the indiscriminate use of technology is of the material kind. For a political movement, that might be okay. But for a religion/indigenous spirituality, equal (if not greater) consideration must be given to the spiritual, philosophical and cultural impact of technologies. Is it any wonder that critics accuse Folkish Paganism of being foremostly political when many Folkish Pagans act more like a political movement by prioritising material victory?
According to official history, in 2600-1500 BC, whilst the people of the Indus Valley were writing scriptures, the proto-Germanic people hadn't even discovered the runes. We were essentially illiterate until Christianity brought to us the technology of writing. Is that because we were so inferior, or did our ancestors choose not to adopt this technology?
Technological adoption can be beneficial, when the material benefits are weighed against the spiritual, cultural and physiological dangers. AI's proponents seem concerned solely with the material impact. That's not surprising in this godless modern age. But it is surprising when self-proclaimed religious people likewise pay no heed to the spiritual, cultural and physiological dangers.
So now you can produce visual propaganda in the blink of an eye. Meanwhile the hand withers, the mind atrophies, imagination fades, the exchange of energies (gift for a gift) principle is overlooked, the very purpose for which the gods gave us this life (to share in the act of creation, to nurture beauty, to forge powerful bonds of kinship, to exercise mind and body) is shunned. Worse still - those who adopt AI technology may be empowering Loki and the þursar (more on that in a future post).
A quote from Dan Capp who most of you may know as The Fyrgen
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“If a man is to realize in full measure the potentialities of his own being, he must first of all learn to know the people of his own kin and his own people’s history and literature. This knowledge constitutes our cultural roots. Without it we become drifting vagrants, scrubs, or tramps, culturally speaking.”
Ole Edvart Rølvaag, 1907.
Solmonath potest dici mensis placentarum quas in eo diis suis offerebant – Bede. (Sol-Monath can be said to be the month of cakes, which were offered to their gods).
Solmōnaþ fell around our February and as Bede claimed, was named for Sol-cakes (hearth cakes) that were offered to the gods. The hearth cake recipe was very simple (according to the Early English Bread Project) just flour and water - anything from pea flour to wheat or rye depending on wealth. The Irish word bannock and the Germanic scone both come from words meaning ‘flour’ so may have a similar origin. My family-hearth will make an offering of these on the Solmōnaþ full moon, which falls on the 12th.
In Egils saga einhenda ok Ásmundar berserkjabana, a simple offering format is outlined in a statement by a jötunn woman who is being tormented by her sisters:
Hét ek þá á Þórr at gefa honum hafr þann, sem hann vildi velja, en hann skyldi jafna með oss systrum.
I then vow to Þórr to give him a buck of his choosing, but he should make even with us sisters.
Gera ok Freka seðr gunntamiðr hróðigr Herjafǫðr; en við vín eitt vápngǫfugr Óðinn æ lifir.
"Battle-trained, glorious Herjafǫðr feeds Geri and Freki; but on wine alone weapon-noble Óðinn always lives."
Grímnismál 19
Codex Regius
MS No. 2365 4to
Max Planck map showing the dynamics of the Migration Era
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As Wōden cultists, we are concerned with studying the theophany and divine nature of our highest god, Wōden. By extension this also includes the marriage between Wōden and His wife, Frīg, and understanding the divine associations of His sons.
I recommend following both Þórr Siðr and Holles Brauch for these reasons. Þórr Siðr is a Þunor cultist highlighting a lot of useful knowledge about Wōden's son, Þunor, primarily from a Norse perspective. Holles Brauch has shared interesting links between Holle and Frīg, developing our understanding of Her from a continental German outlook.
Stop listening to other men on the internet to determine your own beliefs. Open a book my friends.
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I’ll give this 24 hrs. Either opinion is appreciated.
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A pouch fit for an Anglo Saxon warlord!
I made this pouch from thick vegetable tanned leather based loosely on finds from Birka and applied gold plated bronze Woden head mounts based on real Anglo Saxon artefacts, referred to commonly as WAINES (Woden Avatars in Numerous Environments).
“Gramr með dreyrgum hamri”
king with the bloody hammer
-Art by Brother Bjorn
Beautiful depiction of Sleipnir from ~300AD in Denmark
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- A man gains foresight from a Landvættir
- Catching of a mereman to foretell a future settlement
- The drowning of witches at the Pool of Execution
Sacred wisdom from Hávamál triumphs over evil.
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A desire to transcend the home of man conflicts with the natural worldview of our ancestors and divine declaration. Our world was shaped for man. Do not fear your death, but savor your life.
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A jötunn living in a cave, foretells Ragnarök.
This video flew somewhat under the radar, maybe due to some tagging issues?
Faces of Woden - First image was found in Blakeney, Norfolk. Second image has garnets for eyes and was found Kings Worthy, Hampshire.
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"Var ek á Vallandi ok vígum fylgdak,
atta ek jöfrum, en aldri sættak;
Óðinn á jarla, þá er í val falla,
en Þórr á þrælakyn."
"In Valland I was, and wars I raised, princes I angered, and peace brought never; the noble who fall, in the fight hath Óðinn, and Þórr hath the race of the thralls."
Hárbarðsljóð
Codex Regius
MS No. 2365 4to
“Veizt þú eigi ódauðlig goð vera Óðinn, Þórr ok Frey, Frigg ok Freyju, er konungar göfga?”
“Don't you know that Óðinn, Þórr and Frey, Frigg and Freyja, who are honored by kings, are undying gods?"
Vítuss saga, AM 180 b folio.
For those who have not seen the most recent video, give it a look over on YouTube.
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