Forwarded from Æhtemen
Englisc plant-lore
This unusual and exotic looking plant is called the Houseleek and was known to our ancestors as ðunorwyrt or thunder−wort. As the name suggests it is sacred to Thunor. The German name Donnersoart translates into English as Thunderbeard. The plant often grows on roofs were it is said to protect the building from lightning strikes!
This unusual and exotic looking plant is called the Houseleek and was known to our ancestors as ðunorwyrt or thunder−wort. As the name suggests it is sacred to Thunor. The German name Donnersoart translates into English as Thunderbeard. The plant often grows on roofs were it is said to protect the building from lightning strikes!
Forwarded from Stam van de Vos🦊, hekserij en heidendom van de Lage Landen
Jenever is a traditional alcoholic drink in the Netherlands and Flanders. This drink comes in different types and qualities ranging from fairly neutral to almost whisky-like. Jenever is based on grain, malt and barley flavoured with the juniperberrie and lots of herbs This is part of my heritage, because many of my ancestors, including my father, grandfather and greatgrandfather, worked in the jeneverindustry or in related industries. So 'Proost' (=cheers), folks🙂!
Forwarded from Stam van de Vos🦊, hekserij en heidendom van de Lage Landen
The Green Man is anchored deep in the European mind. Depictions of the Green Man go back almost 2000 years. What is very interesting is that the Green Man is also connected with the Goddess of the Northsea, Nehalennia. I included a photo of Him on a Nehalennia altar. Recently i visited a former fishermanstown and also there i seen buildings decorated with Green Men depictions. Again this connection with the Northsea and the Green Man🤔.... Seems like i need to do some shamanic journeying and contemplating😄. (The pictures are from the website of Abe de Verteller https://www.abedeverteller.nl/de-groene-man/ )
Some personal pictures from my week.....enjoy and have a great weekend!