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Archaeologists working in Trondheim in Norway are amazed by the discovery of a human skeleton in the bottom of an abandoned castle well. The skeleton provides evidence that confirms dramatic historical events mentioned in the Sagas.Do you think […]
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Today, February 9th, is another sad, but proud, day on our Norse Heathen calendar. Today we honor another martyr of the old religion, who was tortured and killed, for no other reason than his faith in the old […]
When asked what we as Allies can do to better educate ourselves to become stronger Allies to the LGBTQIAS2+ family, Zaccheus Vero Sanfilippo says:One thing that I found was this paper outlining the medical standards of practice for […]
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Hail Njordr, lord of the oceansWealthy god of the magical VanirI call upon you to receive our humble gratitudeAt the meal you have provided us from your regal seas Noble father of Freyr and Freyja who’s sorcery seldom […]
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The December Patreon drawing has been done! Our lucky winners this month are: 1 FREE reading!Blake Southerd – free reading from Calista!Jackie C. – free reading from Bill!Calista Harris – free reading from Saga! December Grand Prize!Bill Gurchiek […]
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Awaken the North is working on creating a new module for Scouting. This will be a Pagan/Heathen based alternative to the “Duty to God” module required by Scouts BSA. This module will also be available non-Scouters, and a […]
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Lýtir (Old Norse Lýtir) is considered a god in Norse mythology and Norse paganism. His name is either related to the Old Norse word hlutr, meaning “lot, share, foretell” or lýti meaning “blemish.” If the former meaning is […]
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In Norse mythology, Kvasir (Old Norse: [ˈkwɑsez̠]) was a being born of the saliva of the Æsir and the Vanir, two groups of gods, when they performed the ancient peace ritual of spitting into a common vessel. He […]
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Eir’s (“EYE-eer”) name means “help” or “mercy.” She is one of the handmaids of Frigga, and is also listed as one of the handmaids – or Valkyrjur – of Óðin. She is attested to in the Prose Edda, […]
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What is a Viking? The word conjures an unmistakable mental image: the stereotype of bold Scandinavian invaders, fearsome marauders with white skin and pale hair, ruthlessly raiding and voyaging their way across the globe over 1,000 years ago. […]