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
The Nine Square Grid
– An excerpt from Æfinrúnar book 1 Now that we have examined the gates themselves, it is important for us to look at why a Nine Square Grid was used and what purpose it serves. We know that the number nine is the holiest of numbers in Teutonic Polytheism, and many believe that this is
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Symbols of Alfterlife – part 2
The Bridge: (Transformative) “On the other side [of the river] the dawn begins and the green regions lie in the break of day with the Gjöll river flowing through them. Having advanced further, they again stumble on the river of blue-black water, swirling in headlong descent and weapons of various kinds are spinning in its
The journey of the Dead Part 3
Excerpt from VIKTOR RYDBERG’S “OUR FATHERS’ GODSAGA” Translated by William P. Reaves © 2003 Chapter 38. Part 3 / 3 THE NORNS. THE JUDGEMENT ON THE DEAD. THE PLACES OF BLISS AND PUNISHMENT. – original title – …. A drink is also prepared for the damned, but it is blended with poison, painful to swallow
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
Nerthus Vs. Hertha, An Earth Goddess by Any Other Name .
While some scholars have disputed various aspects of the Nerthus cult, from her name to her status as a genuine Germanic earth goddess, none of these arguments has proven particularly effective in light of a comprehensive examination of the evidence. Most often doubted is the name Nerthus itself. Tacitus writes, Nerthum, id est Terram matrem,
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
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
