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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 this is as exciting as we do? Share this The location and contents of the well are […]
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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 Germanic Gods. His only crime the love and devotion he wanted to freely show to the Gods […]
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 treating trans patients.Since it seems that some people want to turn trans healthcare into a contentious issue, […]
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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 – Gift certificate to Beast’s Curiosities! If YOU want to enter for a free reading each month, […]
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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 great project for homeschoolers and those with kids who just want to learn more! At this time, […]
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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 assumed, then priests of Lytir would probably have been spámaðr or fortune-tellers. Supporting this etymology is a […]
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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 is not a major deity, however he is an important figure in the lore, in relation to […]
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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, the Poetic Edda, and Svipdagsmal. Additionally, she is attested to in skaldic poetry, and runic inscriptions. She […]
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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. Only, there is a mistake after all, it seems – crucial details in this longstanding legend are […]
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At the behest of Rep. Bella Abzug (D-NY), in 1971 and passed in 1973, the U.S. Congress designated August 26 as “Women’s Equality Day.” The date was selected to commemorate the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote. This was the culmination of a massive, peaceful civil […]