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 […]
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Ataegina – The Mother of Rebirth
Today we shall talk about the Celto-Iberian goddess Ataegina, Mother of Rebirth and Lady of the Underworld. Hope you enjoy today’s video! Cheers! Bibliography by the end of this video. […]
What do we truly know about the Druids?
What do we truly know about the Druids? The information about them comes in two forms: either practically nothing, or so much fantasy that leaves us with more questions than […]
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 […]
Do Pagans Believe in a Creating Force ?
Do pagans believe in a creating force, power or a creator entity? To answer this question I’ll explore a couple of different cases, such as the conception of gods and […]
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 […]
Fjolkyngi : Nordic Animistic Sorcery
Fjölkyngi, the Nordic animistic sorcery. Contemplating the world that surrounds us, find the source of manifestation, understanding a meaning and transform it into intuitive knowledge. You can check all of […]
Galdrastafir : Common Misconceptions
Exploring some well known common misconceptions concerning Galdrastafir (Magic Symbols/Staves) found in Icelandic Grimoires, also known as “black books” or “books of magic”, from the 16th to the 19th centuries. […]
Old Norse Religion: Siðr & Blót – Then and Now
Speaking about the general religious reality, perception and belief systems within the pre-Christian Old Norse society, as well as “sacrifices” (“blót”) in comparison with displays of faith in modern New-Age […]
Whispers of Yggdrasil 