Quote of the Day: Many people are Christian on Sunday, pagan the other 6 days of the week. Seems paganism is winning without trying. - McThunder

One of my most controversial stances is that I don't believe it is right to jam gods together, often over trivial similarities. Such as names or domains. Here are some examples of why.

Hermes Greek messenger god of trade, etc. Vs. Hermus Greek river god

Hilda, a Valkyrie vs. Holda, Multi-faceted German Witch Goddess

Freya, goddess of magic and fertility Norse Vs. Frey God of Kingship and Fertility Norse

Hera, Greek Queen of the Gods Vs, Frau Hera, German goddess who rides a goose

There are many more examples some of which like Aker (Basque Goat God) and Aker (Egyptian Earth god) are even spelled the same in modern English. Etymology is an inexact science and without written records and all but names all or many of the above gods would be shoved together recklessly. I go off of stories and descriptions as well as regions and culture. In the Norse alone there are 3 gods whose names translate to Lord and another 3 who translate to beloved. One of which is in both. Why are we getting rid of gods?-TLK

Just a reminder that this worldwide celebration ongoing in Japan known as the Olympics, started out as an extremely popular Pagan festival in Greece. Over time it has become what it is today, from its ancient roots of testing strength and honoring gods such as Hermes to the modern day issues that come with such a ceremony. This is a pagan celebration. The Olympic medals even have the Greek Goddess of Victory Nike on the back of them, and the fire is lit in Greece by women dressed in traditional Hellenic garb. While I will not deny the many issues in the modern games, I find it fascinating a European pagan custom is a major worldwide event.-TLK

The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Medals are made from recycled electronics, but that's not the main feature I wish to show. On the reverse side there is the goddess Nike (Victoria is the Roman goddess of Victory) the Greek goddess of Victory. She has been placed there for decades. Also on the medal is the Olympic symbol of 5 rings for the 5 races of man. As well as the Panathinaikos Stadium. The other aspects of the design are based on traditional Japanese Crafts to honor the current host country.-TLK

Finally, here it is as promised an article all about the Goddess Freya. Enjoy folks-TLK https://wylderhomesproject.life/2021/07/25/freya-the-mother-of-sweden/

Borbanus is a Gallo-Roman Deity who was venerated from Portugal to Germany. Numerous regions were named after him taking a name derived to "Bourbon" Borbanus was a god of healing hot springs and mineral waters. He was highly venerated in what is now France and the immigrants from said regions moved to America where over time a kind of cognac-like whiskey known today as "Bourbon" was invented. An obscure Gaulish god ended up having his name attributed to the most famous American Liquor. Well some people claim Bourbon "cures what ails ya" so one could argue Borbanus is the patron god of Bourbon both the places that hold the name and the popular drink.-TLK

Hello to all those out there in the Wasteland's of Modernity. Today we spoke of the simple everyday aspects of Hyperborean ethnic faith, and how it isn't quite as complicated as it first seems. From Holidays, to family photos, from misconceptions about Witch Cults to the complex nature of ourselves and our every day choices. Sometimes things are dark other times bright and cheery, our tales are extra but their lessons are still invaluable.
https://youtu.be/gYsl_tbNLPQ

Greetings,

I just want to share a couple of channels who are kind enough to share my channel and/or my posts. I know this channel is meant to be strictly art but I have to reciprocate.

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Please check them out for your daily dose of paganism, nature, permaculture, arts & crafts, etc.

Thanks for the Shoutout Aethelwulf

One of the most misunderstood pieces of folklore is that of shapeshifting. While there are examples of transmogrification of people into animals, or werewolf like monsters. Shapeshifting actually typically comes in two forms. One, is that of the transfer of consciousness this is known in popular culture by names such as "Borrowing" or "Greenseers" it is named as one form of shapeshifting with Odin even doing so in Ynglinga Saga. The second, is the sending out of the soul in the shape of an animal. This can be seen in some stories such as the story of the Witches Sabbath, where the witches send their soul out as part of the night battles beside their gods, or in the modern film Wolfwalkers. Some traditions like the Doppelganger are memories of this semi-autonomy of the soul. There is also a third option albeit it is different as it embodies the animal such as in Wilder Mann customs or in the variations on the Berserker Warrior. All three of these had spiritual importance and should be considered.-TLK

Brother Bear by Gustave Dore 1923

I sang of heroes from the
far past, of Bran, god-king
of the Island of the Mighty,
whose deeds outreached
all human strength.

I praised leaders of our time,
Rhydderch Hael, whose sword
flamed from hilt to tip,
and Arthur’s own father,
Uther the Pendragon,
who had led war bands
from west and north and the
farthest reach of Logres to the east.

Yet I knew one day my greatest
song would be of Arthur.
He was like no one else,
more bear, more boar, than man,
reckless yet shrewd,
impulsive yet never wild.

His star was the brightest in our heaven.

⁃The Song of Arthur, Robert Leeson

Odin Creates the Sky from the Skull of Ymir by Torgeir Fjereide 2017

Our Friend Aethelwulf is in South Africa, if you would like to help support him and his work, he is not one for charity. But he is open to commissions or you can check out his art for sale on the teespring link above, some of his t-shirt design's pictures are with it. You can also follow his art and mythic journey here on his telegram. https://t.me/AethelwulfArt

Speaking about wild deities....how about Fenrir, Jörmungandr, Loki, Angrboda? Or Herne the Hunter? In our present day era we need more wildness. Our world is overorganized and governments and media are constantly fearmongering. Many people have become scared little weasels and very obedient. Think for yourself and live your life the best way you can. Learn from the wild gods, goddesses and jotnar. (picture: aleksibriclot)