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 […]
Tag Archives: Pre Christian Scandinavia
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 […]
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. […]
The Number Three and Nine in Old Norse Mythology
The importance of the number Nine (and three) in Old Norse Mythology. Divine Power, Creation, Fertility, Sexuality, Women’s Magic, Transgender Identity, Seidr, Mystery and Pagan Magic. Please, pay close attention […]
Runes & Bones: Divination in Pre-Christian Scandinavia
In this video I shall speak about runes and bone-casting for divination purposes. Were runes or runiform symbols carved on bones and used as an oracular art among pre-Christian Scandinavians […]
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 […]
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 […]
Book Review: Gods and Myths of Northern Europe
My review on the book “Gods and Myths of Northern Europe” by H. Davidson. My version is the 1990 revised edition. You can find all of my social media networks […]
Loki – The Eater of Hearts
In this view I’m going to answer a question posed by one of you on the comment section of my video concerning Gullveig. The idea that Loki ate a heart. […]
