The Role of Tyr
The Role of Tyr Usually, when I begin writing an essay, I like to get right to it, laying the groundwork for whatever theory or idea I am presenting right away. This time, however, I would like to begin with a vow to everyone that will ever come into contact with any of the works
Odinism vs. Anti-Christianity
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An Overview of the Germanic Mythology’s Epic Order
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Aegir & Ran – Defining the Face of Chaos
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Exploring the Blot Pt. 2- Sacred Verse
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Exploring the Blot pt. 3 Artifacts
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Saehrimnir
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The Tenets of Sedian Belief
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