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 […]
Tag Archives: Scandinavian Witchcraft
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 […]
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 […]
Heathenry of Hate – Hypocrisy and Politics
Speaking about the events on the 6th of January 2021 – white-supremacists, Qanon, Trump-supporters, storming the US Capitol. I’ll take the opportunity to take a more historiographical approach to certain […]
Årsgång – The Yearly Walk
This video will be about the divination method called Årsgång, from Swedish folk traditions. Enjoy it and stay safe out there! In Swedish folk traditions, particularly within Trolldom, specific times […]
Whispers of Yggdrasil 