The Magic Formula ALU
Today let us explore the meaning of the runic formula ALU (and Laukaz), one of the most used magic formulas of the 2nd half of Early Iron Age and Migration […]
Category Archives: Norse Pagan Traditions
The Cult of Thor: Is Thor a War God?
Welcome to the first video of 2022 in this channel! The 2nd video on my “Cult of Thor” series. Today let us answer the question if Thor is a war […]
Eir – The Old Norse Goddess of Medicine
Eir is often considered the Old Norse goddess of Medicine, or so Snorri Sturluson told us: “best of physicians”. Even though not much is known about Eir, we can still […]
Nordic Witchcraft and Diabolism
Speaking about the impact the Christian religious conception of the “Pact with the Devil”, the fight against heresy and Witchcraft has had in Medieval and Modern Northern Europe, mainly Scandinavia […]
Viking Afterlife for Cats and Dogs
Was there an afterlife for cats and dogs in Old Norse religion and pre-Christian Scandinavian belief systems? Quite possibly, indeed. Let’s see where our viking furry companions go to after […]
Similarities Between Icelandic Magic Staves and Umbanda Symbols
On this video we shall explore the similarities between some of the symbols found in the Brazilian folk religion called Umbanda, and the Icelandic Magic staves, especially the Aegishjalmr-type of […]
Voluspa-Prose Edda: Christian Influences in the Myth of Ragnarok
Concerning the religious and philosophical Christian influences in the Old Norse and Icelandic sources, especially the Völuspá and the Prose Edda, and other Eddaic sources, concerning the myth of Ragnarök. […]
Galdr – Alluring Magic Chants
Hello my dear friends and welcome to another video. On this video I shall explore Galdr (Magic-Chants) in Old Norse society. But of course, we cannot speak of Galdr without […]
The Cult of Thor : Introduction
A brief introduction to the cult of Thor. Speaking about a couple of important points and historical facts related to myths, cultic behaviour, temples, iconography, material culture, etc. related to […]
Celtic & Germanic Annual Celebrations, Rituals and Animistic Relationships
Celtic and Germanic annual and seasonal celebrations, calendars, festivals and rituals, and the importance of Animistic Relationships. The great annual celebratory events which are ritualized feasts to build, maintain and […]
Whispers of Yggdrasil 