Alfablot – The Heathen Halloween
Alfablót, the Sacrifice to the Elves. A period of celebration, out of the ordinary, defying social conducts and values. A time to honour the beneficial-ancestors, the wights of the land. […]
Alfablót, the Sacrifice to the Elves. A period of celebration, out of the ordinary, defying social conducts and values. A time to honour the beneficial-ancestors, the wights of the land. […]
On this video I shall show you some archaeological evidences that point to a type of iconography and symbology that may be in the origins of the visual representation of […]
Let us have a discussion concerning the best terms to be used when referring to peoples and their respective languages concerning the historical, cultural and geographical contexts of Northern Europe […]
On this video let us explore the elements and rituals within the Cult of Odin as evidenced by both literary sources and material culture of the Scandinavian Iron Age. Bibliography […]
Jól (Yule) the Old Norse mid-winter celebration. It’s also the celebration of this channel’s existence, or rather, when I’ve officially become a Youtuber 6 years ago at December 21st 2016. […]
For the third part of these short series I will focus on the water-spirit Nykr, found in several Nordic and Northern European folktales. It is important to study folklore material […]
The so called “Rune of Óðinn” is often said to be a symbol for camouflage, deception and illusion. However, it isn’t what it seems to be. And that, in itself, […]
This is the first part of a short series concerning the study on the cognitive waterscapes in Old Norse literature and culture. Starting with the feelings and senses transmitted by […]
How did Nordic peoples practiced their pre-Christian religions? Before we understand the religious practice of pre-Christian Nordic belief systems, especially of the Late Iron Age and the Early Middle Ages […]
You may have heard that the Vegvísir is a Viking symbol representing a compass, mapping the winds with ancient runic magic staves, and whatnot. Well, let us explore the real […]