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Jul

7

Old Norse Cosmology in the Poetic Edda: nine “homes” spread across three levels, and three wells for three roots

In Snorri Sturluson’s Prose Edda, what we should be viewing as the first scholarly interpretation of the poetic passages from the manuscripts known as the Codex Regius and the Hauksbók, we often see modern heathens and scholars use this account of the “9 worlds” in Norse mythology. The word used here is “heima” which more

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Jul

6

Support The Norroena Society

The Norroena Society is a private research institution made up of researchers and teachers who focus heavily on the thorough investigations of our ancient Germanic culture. Our goal is to re-establish an authentic heathen tradition, a working system that binds faith, family, and community. We work towards building a better future for our descendants and

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Feb

9

Loki bound

Although he had once been adopted into the circle of gods, as a blood-brother by oath of Odin himself (Lokasenna 9) Loki became a jotun again once he murdered Baldur and was chained in Niflhel by the gods for it. We see him as “Uthgarlocus” in Saxo’s Danish History Book 8. His hair and beard

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Oct

15

The Oath Ring

Written by Mark Puryear Within every religion the highest office is always recognized as that of the priesthood. In our faith, Asatru/Odinism, this is no different and is called the “Godord,” which is the plural form of the masculine godi, a male priest, and the feminine gydja, or priestess. These terms simply mean “those in

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Oct

1

October 1 , 2020 | Posted by Vernon |

Saehrimnir

Written by Mark Puryear He is the boar of plenty, the beast of sustenance that feeds the warriors in Vahall. This boar is a sacred animal representing two of the most revered aspects of any religious belief: the sacred feast and regeneration. Here is what is stated in The Odinist Edda about Saehrimnir (XXV.7, using

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