It's fun to take a DNA test and find out you're very distantly related to Famous Swede #32. What isn't okay, however, is the way that DNA has been weaponized in some pagan circles-- namely with people being told that they cannot follow the gods without 'viking' blood. So how important to heathenry is your pedigree?
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In most modern Pagan, and especially Heathen circles, there is much debate on the actual timing of the ancient calendar when specific rituals and celebrations took place. Jul is one that is especially argued, with some stating it is 3 nights, some saying 12, some even claiming it lasts an entire month. Fun fact of the matter is, quite simply, they may ALL be correct.
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I don’t wear jewelry very often. So when I was asked to make the weekly hammer post this week I decided to get a bit creative to show you my mjolnir. I have several – altar items, wall deco, just ones I have made or collected. Honestly, I am more connected to Tyr than Thor, […]
Howdy fellow Heathens! Another beautiful Tyr’s day has found us yet again. Congrats on making to another one! So last week I started talking about wisdom and how that applies to our daily lives and even managed to (loosely) tie that to Tyr. This week lets start looking at how to become wiser. Last week […]
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Join Sprinkles in today’s episode of “How Do You Heathen?” as she carves new altar candles!