Fóstbræðalag- Fosterbrotherhood
Within the rite of Fóstbræðralag or Fosterbrotherhood, two families become conjoined by the ceremonial spilling of blood. The idea is that by blending the blood (blóðablanda) the two men involved in the rite become as family within their bloodlines, sanctifying the rite through this sacred act. There is a cutting of turf, called the […]
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 […]
Goðorð
The priesthood of our faith Within every religion there exists a group of people dedicated to its practice and furtherance. These are men and women who devote their lives to the study and worship of their notions of divinity. From performing holy rites to advising the laity, it is a mission that some are called […]
Lore and Loki: A Live Panel Discussion
@ Dave Martel YouTube channel Date & Time: February 10th, 6:00 PM EST Featured Speakers: Join us for an enlightening evening of discussion as these esteemed authors and researchers delve into the captivating world of our lore and the non-God Loki! Highlights: This is a discussion you won’t want to miss! How to Tune In: […]
Vagn, Reið
Full skal signa ok við fári sjá ok verpa lauki í lǫg; þá ek þat veit, at þér verðr aldri meinblandinn mjǫðr.
The Full shall you sign and guard against peril, and a leek cast in the liquor: then I know that you
will never have mead mixed with treachery. As shall be demonstrated, the Veizla is broken up into three different parts: the Leikr, the Reið, and the Blót. The Reið, or Procession, is a very important aspect of this, with the Vagn or Wagon/Cart as its central
The Process of Reconstruction
It must be understood that the ultimate goal of practicing a traditional, ancestral religion is to obtain the most accurate incarnation of these beliefs from the time right before the conversions, then use the sources the best that we can. This is not a perfect process, for the faith was subjected to generations of persecution and was outlawed by the Church. Documents were hidden or destroyed, priests banished or executed, and sacred lines
Could URD be Identical to BESTLA ?
The sources call Urd Neri’s nipt (kiswoman), and we can identify Neri as Mimir [Rydberg’s arguments]. So Urd is definately related to Mimir, if not his sister. She could be a sister, a daughter or a niece (sister’s daughter) according to the uses of the word nipt, elsewhere. So the relationship is uncertian within that range. […]
The Transition from Peace to War, Our Epic reconstructed – Part 2
15 Runes of Witchcraft. Gullveig’s First Burning. 8* The forces of the giant-world, the descendants of Ymir’s feet, who dwell in Niflhel and Jotunheim, hated the race of men that the gods had created and protected. They hated the holy songs Odin received from Mimir, and all the good learning that our race received from […]
Good and Evil Exist
New Agers at it again… So now there are some going around claiming that “our ancestors had no concept of good and evil.” Seriously, where do these guys come up with this ridiculous nonsense? It’s almost every day we have to debunk some idiotic rumor being spread by these people that spreads around like a […]
Halfdan’s Conflicts Interpreted As Nature Myths
HALFDAN’S CONFLICTS INTERPRETED AS MYTHS OF NATURE.THE WAR WITH THE HEROES FROM SVARIN’S MOUND. HALFDAN’S MARRIAGE WITH DISES OF VEGETATION. In regard to the significance of the conflicts awaiting Halfdan, and occupying his whole life, when interpreted as myths of nature, we must remember that he inherits from his father the duty of stopping the […]