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, […]
Monthly Archives: February 2021
Troll Cross & Elf Cross
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 […]
Animism: The Trickster Spirit
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 […]
Cultural Identity and Folk Magic in Scandinavia
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 […]
Whispers of Yggdrasil 