The Sami: Stainnak, Reindeer & Blood Sacrifices
The Stáinnak and the importance of Reindeer among the Sámi, as well as a few notes on the figure of the Bear as a religious motif, blood-sacrifices, animal burials, mythology, […]
The Stáinnak and the importance of Reindeer among the Sámi, as well as a few notes on the figure of the Bear as a religious motif, blood-sacrifices, animal burials, mythology, […]
Speaking about the symbol of the Troll Cross (trollkors) and the talisman/charm known as Elf Cross (ellakors, älfkors, älvkors) in Scandinavian traditional folklore, magic and witchcraft. You can find all […]
A general approach to the Trickster Spirits/Entities in Animism, as picking the case of Loki, from the Norse Mythology, as an example of a Trickster entity. Hope you enjoy this […]
To speak about the evolution of Scandinavian Folk Magic, especially Trolldom, first we must understand the background of Scandinavian Cultural Identity. Folk magic is a rich living tradition which is […]