Forwarded from Hammer and Vajra
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Love it how this picture is a group of white people, aside from a hat or two, dont look liberal or feminist or odd at all, but instantly because they aren't wearing Yamaka or a Stole they are written off.
But if they were wearing all traditional clothing, they would be insulted as LARPers.
Even if it is their historical native clothing.
Of course, we dont want to be associated with far left feminism, woke communist agenda, and modern Wicca / Satanism.
But defending against bad faith naysayers is sometimes as fruitless as giving any weight to their opinions.
But if they were wearing all traditional clothing, they would be insulted as LARPers.
Even if it is their historical native clothing.
Of course, we dont want to be associated with far left feminism, woke communist agenda, and modern Wicca / Satanism.
But defending against bad faith naysayers is sometimes as fruitless as giving any weight to their opinions.
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Forwarded from Ansuz Society
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“The Germanic word for magic formula is galdr, derived from the verb galan, "to sing," a term applied especially to bird calls.”
-Jan de Vries
-Jan de Vries
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Forwarded from ᛉ Sagnamaðr Stark ᛉ
Trollaukin: further insight into berserkrgangr from Iceland.
As late as the 19th century, a practice that was explicitly forbidden in Icelandic wrestling (Glíma) was trollaukin; a term meaning “possession by trolls/spirits”, with the intent of gaining increased strength and fighting ability.
According to Jón Árnason, an invocation would be said, such as “Stand by me, my troll!”, or “Stand by me fiend/troll, now possessing me!”
By this time, “troll” had become a blanket term for all manner of supernatural entities, especially those who aided in sorcery. Because the fylgja doesn’t fit with the Christian conception of the soul, fylgjur may very well have been categorized as “trolls.”
Árnason’s account could fit with Lotte Hedeager’s theory about berserkrgangr being, in essence, a practice where a warrior would allow his fylgja to take over, to possess him.
Before Iceland’s formal conversion, such berserkr prayers may have sounded like;
“Standa með mér, mínn fylgja!”
“Standa með mér fylgja, hafa mig nú!”
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As late as the 19th century, a practice that was explicitly forbidden in Icelandic wrestling (Glíma) was trollaukin; a term meaning “possession by trolls/spirits”, with the intent of gaining increased strength and fighting ability.
According to Jón Árnason, an invocation would be said, such as “Stand by me, my troll!”, or “Stand by me fiend/troll, now possessing me!”
By this time, “troll” had become a blanket term for all manner of supernatural entities, especially those who aided in sorcery. Because the fylgja doesn’t fit with the Christian conception of the soul, fylgjur may very well have been categorized as “trolls.”
Árnason’s account could fit with Lotte Hedeager’s theory about berserkrgangr being, in essence, a practice where a warrior would allow his fylgja to take over, to possess him.
Before Iceland’s formal conversion, such berserkr prayers may have sounded like;
“Standa með mér, mínn fylgja!”
“Standa með mér fylgja, hafa mig nú!”
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Forwarded from The Chad Pastoralist: History
Óðinn riding Sleipnir adorning Oslo's city hall by Dagfin Werenskiold.
https://scandinavianaggression.com/2021/08/true-norwegian-radhus-ragnarok.html
https://scandinavianaggression.com/2021/08/true-norwegian-radhus-ragnarok.html
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Forwarded from Hammer and Vajra
I was discussing with a good friend and follower regarding whether Odin wants worship or not.
I came to this simple statement.
I know my ancestors worshipped him.
When I do, he speaks to me and grants me boons.
He is my divine progenitor, and even if he didn't want the worship, I would anyway out of respect and honor.
Hail Sigtýr
Hail Gautr
Hail Alföðr
Hail Oðinn
I came to this simple statement.
I know my ancestors worshipped him.
When I do, he speaks to me and grants me boons.
He is my divine progenitor, and even if he didn't want the worship, I would anyway out of respect and honor.
Hail Sigtýr
Hail Gautr
Hail Alföðr
Hail Oðinn
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Forwarded from ᛉ Sagnamaðr Stark ᛉ
Burchard of Worms’s Decretum lamented in detail a number of pagan survivals in 11th Century Hesse…
-Worshipping the sun and moon, the new moon and eclipse.
-Collecting herbs with “evil incantations”; think Nine Herbs Charm.
-Worshipping at springs, stones, trees, tombs and crossroads, “and in reverence for the place lighted a candle or torch or carried thither bread or any other offering, or eaten there, or sought any healing of body or mind.”
-Eating food offered to idols.
-Invoking “demons” to arouse tempests or change the minds of men; likely land spirits, think níðstang.
-Believing that “Diana” (Holda) leads a multitude of women in the Wild Hunt, riding on beasts in the night. Hesse was long a stronghold of the cult of Frau Holle.
-Singing and dancing at a funeral, “appearing to rejoice at a brother’s death”.
-Making wreaths for crosses at crossroads.
-Making “diabolical phylacteries” (amulets containing scrolls) of grass or amber; Bede described similar.
-Observing Thursday in honour of Jupiter (Thor).
-Guising as a stag or calf on the first of January.
-Making boy’s size shoes and leaving them in storerooms and barns so that “satyrs and goblins” (house spirits; kobold?) might bring goods.
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-Worshipping the sun and moon, the new moon and eclipse.
-Collecting herbs with “evil incantations”; think Nine Herbs Charm.
-Worshipping at springs, stones, trees, tombs and crossroads, “and in reverence for the place lighted a candle or torch or carried thither bread or any other offering, or eaten there, or sought any healing of body or mind.”
-Eating food offered to idols.
-Invoking “demons” to arouse tempests or change the minds of men; likely land spirits, think níðstang.
-Believing that “Diana” (Holda) leads a multitude of women in the Wild Hunt, riding on beasts in the night. Hesse was long a stronghold of the cult of Frau Holle.
-Singing and dancing at a funeral, “appearing to rejoice at a brother’s death”.
-Making wreaths for crosses at crossroads.
-Making “diabolical phylacteries” (amulets containing scrolls) of grass or amber; Bede described similar.
-Observing Thursday in honour of Jupiter (Thor).
-Guising as a stag or calf on the first of January.
-Making boy’s size shoes and leaving them in storerooms and barns so that “satyrs and goblins” (house spirits; kobold?) might bring goods.
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Forwarded from ᛉ Sagnamaðr Stark ᛉ
Burchard of Worms mentions an interesting form of divination I hadn’t heard of before…
“They scrape the place where they are accustomed to make the fire in their house and put grains of barley there in the warm spot; and if the grains jump they believe there will be danger, but if they remain, things will go well.” ᛉ
“They scrape the place where they are accustomed to make the fire in their house and put grains of barley there in the warm spot; and if the grains jump they believe there will be danger, but if they remain, things will go well.” ᛉ
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Forwarded from Hammer and Vajra
This "tribal Chieftain" looks entirely Gothic.
From the extremely badass Gothic style, Eagle Necklace / charm to the Roman-esque to the sword, pelt, face, and clothing.
I know know the Huns had a large Germanic component, but it is odd to depict someone from the Chuvash region as looking at this Gothic unless the reconstruction is of a Gothic chief.
The Aquilifer Roman Eagle style standard is also an odd choice but probably meant to show the loot that was claimed. 1/2
From the extremely badass Gothic style, Eagle Necklace / charm to the Roman-esque to the sword, pelt, face, and clothing.
I know know the Huns had a large Germanic component, but it is odd to depict someone from the Chuvash region as looking at this Gothic unless the reconstruction is of a Gothic chief.
The Aquilifer Roman Eagle style standard is also an odd choice but probably meant to show the loot that was claimed. 1/2
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Forwarded from Hammer and Vajra
Hammer and Vajra
This "tribal Chieftain" looks entirely Gothic. From the extremely badass Gothic style, Eagle Necklace / charm to the Roman-esque to the sword, pelt, face, and clothing. I know know the Huns had a large Germanic component, but it is odd to depict someone from…
One thing that is interesting from a religious studies point of view is that the contemporary Chuvash people have began revivng their folk religion which has a blend of Turkic, Germanic / Indo-European, and Altaic traditions with their primary God being called Tura and being described as a an understanding of a mxiture of the Estonian Tara, Turkic Tengri, and Germanic Thunor / Thor. They call this tradition Vattisen Yaly.
Looking at the Chuvash people, modenrly one can see a very strong European (mostly Slavic) component among Turkic phenotypes.
It's good to see more people embracing natural, folk, and ethnic faiths.
Looking at the Chuvash people, modenrly one can see a very strong European (mostly Slavic) component among Turkic phenotypes.
It's good to see more people embracing natural, folk, and ethnic faiths.
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Forwarded from Johan's Meditations
Yesterday evening, I journeyed to one of my favorite cities in North America to watch Wardruna live.
It was a truly spiritual and deeply moving experience.
Einar gave some wise words to the audience towards the end about our connection to nature, Midgard, and the spiritual aspects of existence. What I took away from it, among other things was this; get the fuck off the internet. Go outside, touch grass, meet with people, form bonds and connections and community, build beautiful traditions, and reconnect with what REALLY matters, what the Gods would want us to connect with; the world of Midgard they built for us.
The Gods are with you, and so are your ancestors.
- Goði Johan
It was a truly spiritual and deeply moving experience.
Einar gave some wise words to the audience towards the end about our connection to nature, Midgard, and the spiritual aspects of existence. What I took away from it, among other things was this; get the fuck off the internet. Go outside, touch grass, meet with people, form bonds and connections and community, build beautiful traditions, and reconnect with what REALLY matters, what the Gods would want us to connect with; the world of Midgard they built for us.
The Gods are with you, and so are your ancestors.
- Goði Johan
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