THE SKEGG AS A SACRED EXPRESSION OF DRENGSKAPR, ANCESTRAL CUSTOM, AND TRADITION IN SEDIAN HEATHENRY
The Sedian Position on the Religious and Cultural Significance of the Beard. By Aðakán Jamesarson Hrafnakonr Introduction: Sedian Heathenry and the Ancestral Ways Sedian Heathenry holds that our faith is not a matter of personal preference, modern invention, or individual whim, but a living continuation of the ancestral customs, Forn Siðr, delivered by the Gods […]
The Stalli/Hǫrgr
Photograph courtesy of Kyle Davis, handcrafted by Hix Hacks The altar is the center of the rite, and as such is considered to be the holiest of places for us. There are many considerations for how an altar can and should be set up: from the natural stones of the Hǫrgr to the more elaborate […]
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Our Ancestral Endowment
Religion is a system of belief that we build our lives around. It is the cornerstone of everything that makes us moral, ethical and honorable. The very word comes from the Latin religio, meaning “to bind,” as in binding oneself to higher powers that lead us towards something greater. We look to our Gods for […]
Heathen Communities: A Culture of Tradition and traditions
The topic of culture, Tradition, and traditions has been a center of discussion for many years. To provide clarity, let us briefly explore the distinctions between these concepts and their relevance to understanding the Germanic worldview. Culture can be understood as a system of beliefs, customs, values, and a way of life. These cultural traits […]
Galdr
The practice of Galdr involves the chanting of verses to achieve a certain outcome, based on whether the Gods join you in the singing. The reverberation of the chant is pivotal to the development of a proper Galdr and must be taken into consideration when performing it. There are three types of Galdr we will […]
Mythic Literalism Vs Allegorical Interpretation
Did the Ancient People Believe Myths Were Real? An interesting debate has taken place since the earliest days of philosophical thought, raising the question: Are myths meant to be viewed literally? This seemingly simple question has sparked countless debates and interpretations among academics from various schools of thought. While most of these schools aim to […]
Nafnfestr– Name Fasting
Nafnfestr is to give something or someone a name was a sacred act, as if this were giving life or new life to the being or object. When a child is born this act is not only performed in conjunction with their hallowing before the Gods, but also in their acceptance into the family and […]
Landnám– Land-Taking:
This ritual is made to establish any form of sacred space, or even the settlement of a home. We have seen that the creation of the stead must revolve around sanctifying the area, then firmly maintaining it as a peace-stead, which shall be the purpose of the rite. Under the Elements section of the Tools, […]
Fóstr– Fostering
Preparation The family makes all agreements and arrangements as to the nature of the fostering. The child is prepared and dressed for the special occasion. The rite begins with the birth-parents entering the dwelling of the Fóstri (“Foster-Father”) or Fóstra (“Foster-Mother”) with the child that is to be fostered. The latter will stand next to […]