TRADITIONAL HEATHENRY: A GUIDE TO SEDIAN BELIEF AND PRACTICE
I would like to begin this by explaining the purpose and reasoning behind this endeavor. Unlike the typical research books from The Norroena Society, this book aims to clarify the extensive works accumulated over many years of study, debates, and philosophical discussions among members of The Norroena Society and the broader Heathen community. The purpose […]
Heathen Tribalism: The Way Forward
Tribalism: The Way Forward It has become a trend in Heathenry to call one’s fellowship their “Tribe”. This is done in a sincere attempt to create strong bonds of fraternity within a tight knit religious community and is quite commendable in its aims. Yet, in order to move forward in authentically reconstructing the worldview and […]
Damnation
There has been a popular notion within the New Age movement that the concepts of morality and damnation in the afterlife are the inventions of Abrahamic religions and have nothing to do with ancient polytheist systems. When one examines these systems it is easy to discern the truth that most of the religions in the […]
The Þing
No legal system can effectively function without some authority to administer and interpret the laws therein. Any “law” created by people with no plan to reinforce it with a judiciary is useless, and the system is no better than anarchy. Laws must come with consequences, which must be applied justly and fairly by a court […]
Law Man
The Lawmen (Lǫgmaðr) of ancient Heathenry were not merely those who upheld the law of the people; they were also the final bulwark against the rise of tyrannical kings. It is noteworthy that as European monarchs consolidated power under Christendom, the position of the Lawman was gradually dissolved. Having regional districts led by influential individuals […]
Atonement
With any form of legal structure, transgression must have some form of redemption. When one makes mistakes there must be some way to make up for what you have done. In our religion this involves direct action, and thus we must make amends to those we have harmed, including the Gods. This comes […]
Æfinlǫgr,the Book of Sedian Law: Reconstructing Our Law
Reconstructing Our Law In order to fully reconstruct the law of our religion, we must first determine how that law has worked throughout the millennia, and then explain how we can utilize it today. The primary function of law is to limit human behavior in a way that develops social and spiritual cohesion and […]
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 […]
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 […]