Logadōm - Part 5
Unfortunately, Loga is viewed through a distorted lens, where his crimes are condoned and justified. This is a direct result of the chaos that has been afflicted upon us (though not entirely by him alone). In our native state, our folk have always been a folk of order; a folk of law. Our morality is intrinsic within our character, arising from our soul , evidenced in the civilizations we built & greatness achieved. Tacitus stated, “Good morality is more effective in Germany than good laws”. To stray from the knowledge of right & wrong is to stray from the path Wyrd has placed us. To fight against our orlæġ is to weaken those threads that make up the web of life; thus, tarnishing our name & ultimately our judgement at the Hellþing.
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Unfortunately, Loga is viewed through a distorted lens, where his crimes are condoned and justified. This is a direct result of the chaos that has been afflicted upon us (though not entirely by him alone). In our native state, our folk have always been a folk of order; a folk of law. Our morality is intrinsic within our character, arising from our soul , evidenced in the civilizations we built & greatness achieved. Tacitus stated, “Good morality is more effective in Germany than good laws”. To stray from the knowledge of right & wrong is to stray from the path Wyrd has placed us. To fight against our orlæġ is to weaken those threads that make up the web of life; thus, tarnishing our name & ultimately our judgement at the Hellþing.
https://linktr.ee/TheFrithstead
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Rites of Passage; Kóryos, Mannerbund, Agōgē and their Significance Today.
Part 5
The Romans very foundation myth involves two children being raised by a she-Wolf. During Romulus’ reign he took in the outcasts of the surrounding settlements and stole wives for his peoples from his neighbours (known today as the Rape of the Sabines). This foundation myth is a clear throwback to the ancient Kóryos (the Proto-Indo-European reconstruction of this rite of passage) practices of the Indo-Europeans and at the start of it a canine was involved.
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Part 5
The Romans very foundation myth involves two children being raised by a she-Wolf. During Romulus’ reign he took in the outcasts of the surrounding settlements and stole wives for his peoples from his neighbours (known today as the Rape of the Sabines). This foundation myth is a clear throwback to the ancient Kóryos (the Proto-Indo-European reconstruction of this rite of passage) practices of the Indo-Europeans and at the start of it a canine was involved.
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Logadōm - Part 6
When we speak of Loga, we must view him in his entirety, for one is cannot be viewed outside of all they’ve done. Today, Loga is bound for the crime of murdering Bældæġ, the god beloved by all. How is it right to honor a eoten who was once accepted into the Ēse & an accepted god & oath-brother of Wōden, yet stripped of these honors & titles to be bound by the entrails of his children while snake venom drips over him. The gods clearly punished him, yet so many today stand in defiance of the gods & ally themselves with the enemy. The Logisċ are traitors to the gods & man, as Loga seeks not only to destroy the gods, but all of middanġeard.
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When we speak of Loga, we must view him in his entirety, for one is cannot be viewed outside of all they’ve done. Today, Loga is bound for the crime of murdering Bældæġ, the god beloved by all. How is it right to honor a eoten who was once accepted into the Ēse & an accepted god & oath-brother of Wōden, yet stripped of these honors & titles to be bound by the entrails of his children while snake venom drips over him. The gods clearly punished him, yet so many today stand in defiance of the gods & ally themselves with the enemy. The Logisċ are traitors to the gods & man, as Loga seeks not only to destroy the gods, but all of middanġeard.
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Forwarded from Irminfolk Odinist Community (Michael S)
Futhark.org exclusive item.
These small figurines are made in-house by members of the Irminfolk Odinist Community from resin that is finished in a faux gold tone.
The Eyrarland Statue is a bronze statue of a seated figure from about AD 1000 that was recovered at the Eyrarland farm in the area of Akureyri, Iceland.
Original Norse sources such as the Hallfreðar saga attest to the use of small statuettes such as these for personal devotional purposes. In addition, Adam of Bremen described the worship of three distinct statues at the temple of Uppsala. In his in Gesta Hammaburgensis ecclesiae pontificum, he describes statues of Odin, Thor and Freyr being the center of worship in the Temple.
Futhark is proud to offer these handmade brass figurines for your Altar or Hoarg. May they bring your home the favor of the Thunderer.
Height: 3 inches
Material: Resin with faux Gold finish
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These small figurines are made in-house by members of the Irminfolk Odinist Community from resin that is finished in a faux gold tone.
The Eyrarland Statue is a bronze statue of a seated figure from about AD 1000 that was recovered at the Eyrarland farm in the area of Akureyri, Iceland.
Original Norse sources such as the Hallfreðar saga attest to the use of small statuettes such as these for personal devotional purposes. In addition, Adam of Bremen described the worship of three distinct statues at the temple of Uppsala. In his in Gesta Hammaburgensis ecclesiae pontificum, he describes statues of Odin, Thor and Freyr being the center of worship in the Temple.
Futhark is proud to offer these handmade brass figurines for your Altar or Hoarg. May they bring your home the favor of the Thunderer.
Height: 3 inches
Material: Resin with faux Gold finish
https://futhark.org/product/resin-eyrarland-thor-figurine/
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Rites of Passage; Kóryos, Mannerbund, Agōgē and their Significance Today.
Part 6
Finally let’s talk about the Teutonic tradition. One of the most famous examples of these rites of passage and warrior bands come in the form of Hengest & Horse’s initial invasion of Britain. These were simply the earliest precursors to the later Viking raids and invasions. In the Volsunga Saga, Sigmund and his nephew Sinfjotli conducted a rite of passage when they went to a house, found Wolf skins and upon donning them became wolves. They behaved like a pack of wolves for some time until they were able to take off the Wolf skins. This clearly indicates a continuation (an evolution) of the canine ritual that dates all the way back to the genesis of our peoples roughly 3500-4000 years ago.
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Part 6
Finally let’s talk about the Teutonic tradition. One of the most famous examples of these rites of passage and warrior bands come in the form of Hengest & Horse’s initial invasion of Britain. These were simply the earliest precursors to the later Viking raids and invasions. In the Volsunga Saga, Sigmund and his nephew Sinfjotli conducted a rite of passage when they went to a house, found Wolf skins and upon donning them became wolves. They behaved like a pack of wolves for some time until they were able to take off the Wolf skins. This clearly indicates a continuation (an evolution) of the canine ritual that dates all the way back to the genesis of our peoples roughly 3500-4000 years ago.
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Rites of Passage; Kóryos, Mannerbund, Agōgē and their Significance Today.
Part 7
The Ulfhednar (Wolf cult), Berserkers (Bear cult) & the Jöfurr (Boar cult) are another clear extension and evolution of the ancient Kóryos in Germanic traditions. These were all prominent within our Saga’s and Skaldic Poetry, warriors that took on the characteristics of these animals in battle. They were linked to Woden, the God of Death, battle and divine frenzy.
The rite of passage was an important aspect to our ancient forefathers, so much so that it survived the Christian conversions in the guise of many festivals (that seem to have influenced the Wild Hunt folklore), especially in rural areas. These rites of passage are a key reason as to why our people were able to spread from a small population just North of the Black Sea to cover all of Europe, North America, Australia and Central Asia.
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Part 7
The Ulfhednar (Wolf cult), Berserkers (Bear cult) & the Jöfurr (Boar cult) are another clear extension and evolution of the ancient Kóryos in Germanic traditions. These were all prominent within our Saga’s and Skaldic Poetry, warriors that took on the characteristics of these animals in battle. They were linked to Woden, the God of Death, battle and divine frenzy.
The rite of passage was an important aspect to our ancient forefathers, so much so that it survived the Christian conversions in the guise of many festivals (that seem to have influenced the Wild Hunt folklore), especially in rural areas. These rites of passage are a key reason as to why our people were able to spread from a small population just North of the Black Sea to cover all of Europe, North America, Australia and Central Asia.
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Logadōm - Part 7
What were the other crimes that Loga committed? At Éagor's (Ægir’s) feast, his guests greatly praised the excellence of his servants, Fimafinger & Ǣled (Eldir). This upset Loga, so he killed Fimafinger. In another instance, he cut off Sibb’s (Sif's) hair, thus attempting to mark her as an outcast whore & violating her body & honor. Then there was when he assisted in Idunne’s (Iðunn’s) kidnapping & the time he worked to interfere with the creation of Þunor’s dwarven-forged hammer. His worst crime however, was his manipulations, which led to a war amongst the higher powers. Even in this briefest of list, he is not one to be emulated.
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What were the other crimes that Loga committed? At Éagor's (Ægir’s) feast, his guests greatly praised the excellence of his servants, Fimafinger & Ǣled (Eldir). This upset Loga, so he killed Fimafinger. In another instance, he cut off Sibb’s (Sif's) hair, thus attempting to mark her as an outcast whore & violating her body & honor. Then there was when he assisted in Idunne’s (Iðunn’s) kidnapping & the time he worked to interfere with the creation of Þunor’s dwarven-forged hammer. His worst crime however, was his manipulations, which led to a war amongst the higher powers. Even in this briefest of list, he is not one to be emulated.
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Rites of Passage; Kóryos, Mannerbund, Agōgē and their Significance Today.
Part 8
What made these rites of passage so useful to our ancestors? It forced our youth to become the very best they can possibly be or they would not survive. Only the best survived, only the strongest could take what was needed to sustain themselves, and only the smartest would be able to pick their moment when their enemies were most vulnerable to maximise their rewards with minimal risk. Over many generations this breeds success and competence. The killing of their childhood dog would be an emotional trauma to build mental resilience among these adolescent men. You would be required to be able to kill as a full member of a tribe, you cannot flinch in a harsh world when faced with a foreign threat, and this ritual was the first great test of the boys.
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Part 8
What made these rites of passage so useful to our ancestors? It forced our youth to become the very best they can possibly be or they would not survive. Only the best survived, only the strongest could take what was needed to sustain themselves, and only the smartest would be able to pick their moment when their enemies were most vulnerable to maximise their rewards with minimal risk. Over many generations this breeds success and competence. The killing of their childhood dog would be an emotional trauma to build mental resilience among these adolescent men. You would be required to be able to kill as a full member of a tribe, you cannot flinch in a harsh world when faced with a foreign threat, and this ritual was the first great test of the boys.
https://linktr.ee/TheFrithstead
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Hail the Day - Happiness is a Choice
When you let anger, depression, bitterness, regret, and other negativities linger, they become a cloud that hovers over you & the shadows begin to whisper their darkness in your ear. The shadows are only downward thoughts & voices, speaking deep within yourself. This is where the madness lies. If you stare into the abyss, the abyss stares back at you. Though, the sun shines her rays from above; illuminating and casting aside the shadows and builds a bridge over the abyss, but the shadows are never truly gone however, for shadows & light live together & are only covered by the bridge. When we turn our eyes upward & peer into the illuminated sky, we no longer see the shadows & therefore, stand a better chance of living in the light. It’s not about perfection, but effort. It’s not about always feeling good, but about knowing your direction. Loving your family, living your faith, & building your folk. The keys to healing.
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When you let anger, depression, bitterness, regret, and other negativities linger, they become a cloud that hovers over you & the shadows begin to whisper their darkness in your ear. The shadows are only downward thoughts & voices, speaking deep within yourself. This is where the madness lies. If you stare into the abyss, the abyss stares back at you. Though, the sun shines her rays from above; illuminating and casting aside the shadows and builds a bridge over the abyss, but the shadows are never truly gone however, for shadows & light live together & are only covered by the bridge. When we turn our eyes upward & peer into the illuminated sky, we no longer see the shadows & therefore, stand a better chance of living in the light. It’s not about perfection, but effort. It’s not about always feeling good, but about knowing your direction. Loving your family, living your faith, & building your folk. The keys to healing.
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Forwarded from Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
Havamal advice illustrated by Graman Folcwald
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Héanmæðel (Hávamál) 76-77
“Sayings of the High One”
Translation by Folcweard Lárġyfa
Old Norse/Anglo-Saxon/Modern English
Deyr fé, deyja frændr,
Feoh swilt, Fréondas sweltaþ
Lifestock die, friends die
deyr sjalfr it sama,
Samod sé sylf swilt
Likewise, the self dies
en orðstírr deyr aldregi,
Ac sé mǽrsung nǽfre swilt
But the reputation never dies
hveim er sér góðan getr.
Tó hwám hwæt beġyt án gód lástword.
to whom who gets a good one.
Deyr fé, deyja frændr,
Feoh swilt, Fréondas sweltaþ
Lifestock die, friends die
deyr sjalfr it sama,
Samod sé sylf swilt,
Likeswise, the self dies
ek veit einn, at aldrei deyr:
Ac án þing iċ cann nǽfre swilt
But one thing I know never dies
dómr um dauðan hvern.
Sé dóm ymbe sé déadne
the judgement concerning each one dead
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“Sayings of the High One”
Translation by Folcweard Lárġyfa
Old Norse/Anglo-Saxon/Modern English
Deyr fé, deyja frændr,
Feoh swilt, Fréondas sweltaþ
Lifestock die, friends die
deyr sjalfr it sama,
Samod sé sylf swilt
Likewise, the self dies
en orðstírr deyr aldregi,
Ac sé mǽrsung nǽfre swilt
But the reputation never dies
hveim er sér góðan getr.
Tó hwám hwæt beġyt án gód lástword.
to whom who gets a good one.
Deyr fé, deyja frændr,
Feoh swilt, Fréondas sweltaþ
Lifestock die, friends die
deyr sjalfr it sama,
Samod sé sylf swilt,
Likeswise, the self dies
ek veit einn, at aldrei deyr:
Ac án þing iċ cann nǽfre swilt
But one thing I know never dies
dómr um dauðan hvern.
Sé dóm ymbe sé déadne
the judgement concerning each one dead
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Vçrôr and Gandr:
Helping Spirits in Norse Magic
~ Clive Tilley
https://journals.lub.lu.se/anf/article/download/11542/10231/26582
Helping Spirits in Norse Magic
~ Clive Tilley
https://journals.lub.lu.se/anf/article/download/11542/10231/26582
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The Folcsida Ġerímbóc: Observances (Part 42)
The first Fyðerling Tælmearc, or quarter date, occurs in the second winter month of 2022, on Blótmónaþ 17th, or November 7th. The quarter dates aren’t religious in nature, as our Pre-Christian Germanic forebears didn’t observe them; however, late in the Heathen period, likely an influence from the Rome & the church, we began to see the four-seasoned year emerge. The Fyðerling Tælmearca is included more so as a point of reference to help us mark the yearly cycles, rather than to be included into our Folcsida practice. To include them isn’t wrong, as we are a living religious tradition, which naturally evolves, but we must be honest that the “Wheel of the Year”, as viewed & practiced in a religious sense, is a modern New Age fabrication.
* the other Fyðerling Tælmearca fall on Sólmonaþ 15th (February 3rd), þrýmeolċemónaþ 16th (May 5th), & Wéodmónaþ 17th (August 7th).
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The first Fyðerling Tælmearc, or quarter date, occurs in the second winter month of 2022, on Blótmónaþ 17th, or November 7th. The quarter dates aren’t religious in nature, as our Pre-Christian Germanic forebears didn’t observe them; however, late in the Heathen period, likely an influence from the Rome & the church, we began to see the four-seasoned year emerge. The Fyðerling Tælmearca is included more so as a point of reference to help us mark the yearly cycles, rather than to be included into our Folcsida practice. To include them isn’t wrong, as we are a living religious tradition, which naturally evolves, but we must be honest that the “Wheel of the Year”, as viewed & practiced in a religious sense, is a modern New Age fabrication.
* the other Fyðerling Tælmearca fall on Sólmonaþ 15th (February 3rd), þrýmeolċemónaþ 16th (May 5th), & Wéodmónaþ 17th (August 7th).
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Today is the Onsæġungdæġ, where we give our gods our Nýtenoffrung.
“This month [Blōtmōnaþ] is the month of sacrifice, because our forefathers, when they were heathens, always sacrificed in this month, that is, that they took and devoted to their idols the cattle which they wished to offer. In this month that the cattle which were to be slaughtered were dedicated to the gods”
~ Menologium seu Calendarium Poeticum
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“This month [Blōtmōnaþ] is the month of sacrifice, because our forefathers, when they were heathens, always sacrificed in this month, that is, that they took and devoted to their idols the cattle which they wished to offer. In this month that the cattle which were to be slaughtered were dedicated to the gods”
~ Menologium seu Calendarium Poeticum
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The Folcsida Ġerímbóc: Observances (Part 43)
On the Mónaþfyllen (Full Moon) of Blótmónaþ 18, 2022, or November 8th, we have Onsæġungdæġ, our Sacrifice Offering Day where we perform our Nýtenoffrung (Animal Offerings). With the weather cooling & Summer is behind us, Winter is nigh. Our forebears relied on animals for food & in the cold of winter, the crops would lessen, thus providing less food for our families & animals. Many of the animals wouldn’t survive the cold, with food lessening & fewer animals held greater chances of surviving the winter. On Onsæġungdæġ, we offer an animal to the gods & ask that they help us get through the hardships of winter. If one doesn’t have an animal to process, we can offer a piece of meat, or even an animal product such as milk or butter. With animal sacrifice, we must remember that the animal is consumed by the ones making the offering; it’s never left to rot. This is no different to a hunter eating his kill & praying over his meal.
https://linktr.ee/TheFrithstead
On the Mónaþfyllen (Full Moon) of Blótmónaþ 18, 2022, or November 8th, we have Onsæġungdæġ, our Sacrifice Offering Day where we perform our Nýtenoffrung (Animal Offerings). With the weather cooling & Summer is behind us, Winter is nigh. Our forebears relied on animals for food & in the cold of winter, the crops would lessen, thus providing less food for our families & animals. Many of the animals wouldn’t survive the cold, with food lessening & fewer animals held greater chances of surviving the winter. On Onsæġungdæġ, we offer an animal to the gods & ask that they help us get through the hardships of winter. If one doesn’t have an animal to process, we can offer a piece of meat, or even an animal product such as milk or butter. With animal sacrifice, we must remember that the animal is consumed by the ones making the offering; it’s never left to rot. This is no different to a hunter eating his kill & praying over his meal.
https://linktr.ee/TheFrithstead
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Logadōm - Part 8
Why do pseudo-Heathens look to Loga? Is he alone? Are there not other chaotic powers? Throughout the lore, we have numerous accounts of the evil Eoten Goldwǽġe, also known as Hād & Angebod (the Norse Gullveig, Heið, & Angrboða). She is his counterpart & the “Father” of his the three children. Thrice burnt for her evil deeds, each time Loga ate her heart to birth the monsters: Eormenġeandor, Sċīnlǣċe, & Fenna (the Norse Jörmungandr, Leikn, & Fenrir). The same Eoten who spread Bealocræft (Seiðr) amongst mankind in opposition to Hāma’s gifts of order & culture. We must ask the question: with knowing that Loga is bound, sentenced, & punished as a nīðing for his unforgivable crimes, what makes one believe that he has the power or ability to spread chaos? How does one know that Goldwǽġe isn’t acting on his behalf?
https://linktr.ee/TheFrithstead
Why do pseudo-Heathens look to Loga? Is he alone? Are there not other chaotic powers? Throughout the lore, we have numerous accounts of the evil Eoten Goldwǽġe, also known as Hād & Angebod (the Norse Gullveig, Heið, & Angrboða). She is his counterpart & the “Father” of his the three children. Thrice burnt for her evil deeds, each time Loga ate her heart to birth the monsters: Eormenġeandor, Sċīnlǣċe, & Fenna (the Norse Jörmungandr, Leikn, & Fenrir). The same Eoten who spread Bealocræft (Seiðr) amongst mankind in opposition to Hāma’s gifts of order & culture. We must ask the question: with knowing that Loga is bound, sentenced, & punished as a nīðing for his unforgivable crimes, what makes one believe that he has the power or ability to spread chaos? How does one know that Goldwǽġe isn’t acting on his behalf?
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Forwarded from The Sacred Stew
The Sacred Stew- Season 2 Episode 9
Deconstructing The Gods- The Christian Conversion Part 2
James and Anthony have a follow up conversation about the christian conversion of the germanic folk. We explore the origins of the philosophical ideas that were used to deconstruct the germanic gods and to convince our ancestors to abandon their native faith only to become adherents of a foreign religion. This is part 2 of a series wherein we examine the modus operandis of the church and how the theological concepts of our belief system were subverted over time. Join us for a deep dive into Join us for a deep dive into authentic Germanic theology for the modern pagan.
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Deconstructing The Gods- The Christian Conversion Part 2
James and Anthony have a follow up conversation about the christian conversion of the germanic folk. We explore the origins of the philosophical ideas that were used to deconstruct the germanic gods and to convince our ancestors to abandon their native faith only to become adherents of a foreign religion. This is part 2 of a series wherein we examine the modus operandis of the church and how the theological concepts of our belief system were subverted over time. Join us for a deep dive into Join us for a deep dive into authentic Germanic theology for the modern pagan.
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Deconstructing The Gods- The Christian Conversion Part 2
James and Anthony have a follow up conversation about the christian conversion of the germanic folk. We explore the origins of the philosophical ideas that were used to deconstruct the germanic gods and to convince our ancestors to abandon their native faith…
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