Many people don't know the history of how and why the European folk ways and peoples were destroyed- this is a prime example ~ Meanwhile, in his book Charlemagne: Father of a Continent, Alessandro Barbero adds that
the most likely inspiration for the mass execution of Verden was the Bible. Exasperated by the continual rebellions, Charlemagne wanted to act like a true king of Israel. The Amalekites had dared raise their hand to betray God’s people, and it was therefore right that every last one of them should be exterminated. Jericho was taken and all those inside had to be put to the sword, including men, women, old people, and children, even the oxen, sheep, and donkeys, so that no trace would be left of them. After defeating the Moabites, David, with whom Charles liked to compare himself, had the prisoners stretch out on the ground, and two out of three were killed. This, too, was part of the Old Testament from which the king drew inspiration, and it is difficult not to discern a practical and cruelly coherent application of that model in the massacre of Verden.

https://youtu.be/drWcLBD7MSM An interesting interview, I personally agree with some of the views presented and disagree with some ....but some good points come from this and she is a Rune Master. I respect her runework more than most I've seen.

Interesting find- printed in London, 1730!https://nicovleeuwen.blogspot.com/2019/06/magic-1-precious-stones.html

Today February 26th is Lent according to the Catholic Church. But did you know that Lent actually comes from the Old High German name for the month of March? It descends from lenzinmânot (spring-month) and is related to the word "lengthening" and the dawning of spring, because it occurs as the length of daylight begins to wax. Related to Old English lencten and Dutch lente. From Proto Teutonic *langatinaz meaning "spring" and breaks down to *langaz (long) and *tinaz (day).

Also interesting to note that this word only exists in the Ingaevonic languages, who are the only Teutonic peoples that have surviving attestations of a spring/dawn goddess. (Although I'm sure it exists hidden in the Norse tradition somewhere.)

It has NOTHING to do with Christianity. The church appropriated our holidays and our native time keeping. They do not own them. They did not invent them. And we demand them back as they are rightfully ours to celebrate. Return to our ancient path! Abandon Christianity now!

Happy Lent!🌱🍄🌄