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

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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)

There is something important to realize and this is embodied in our ethnic faith. That we require wildness. To become domesticated is unacceptable, we become weak and selfish, all semblance of nobility gone. On the other hand while a total wildness seems desirable (something I do yearn for) and the wildmen within us could be the strongest and most brutal lord of the Northwoods. We require both, the Loth Lorien's and The Castles in the Sky, the wild and the aspirations of mankind in balance. Wonderous and fantastical, at this time it is not an overabundance of wildness we lack, and we must reach within to the inner Bear or beast in our souls. An over-focus on the gods of civilization is itself a symptom of the modern age. The Wilds are calling, shall we heed the call?

I mentioned this before, that the various hair colors of Hyperboreans (Europeans) correspond to the same variations of the Northern animals. Here are some examples. We are of the north through and through.-TLK

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“Ogma brought the Sword of Light from Findrias the cloud fair city that is in the east of the Dé Danaan world;
Nuada brought the Spear of Victory from Gorias the flame-bright city that is in the south of the Dé Danaan world;
the Dagda brought the Cauldron of Plenty from Murias the city that is builded in the west of the Dé Danaan world and has the stillness of deep waters;
Midyir brought the Stone of Destiny from Falias the city that is builded in the north of the Dé Danaan worldand has the steadfast of adamant.”

- ‘The Earth Shapers‘ Ella Young

One of the most ignored mythologies of Europe is that of the Basque. This is a shame because it is a very interesting and still very earthy faith. Including Mari a mother goddess with goats and in control of the fire bull messenger, Aatxe. While there is also her consort the Lighting Dragon Sugaar, the storm spirit Odei, the trickster Txiki, the craftsman wild man Basajaun, the duck footed water spirits of the Lamia, Akerbeltz the black goat god of magic and fertility, as well as Janicot a satyr like deity that some claim to be the fusion of Akerbeltz and Basajaun, and much much more. All of this intertwined still with the folk culture and customs of the people of the Basque nation. Each part of Europe and beyond had its own unique set of myths from Iberia to Slavia, from Sardinia to Iceland. Look close and you'll see the beauty of each groups myths. From the Orkney Isles to Arcadia, each has a unique feel and mythos. Look closely to your ancestry, and you'll find something to stir your soul.-TLK

This is a short and interesting example of Neale's VFX capability. It's an impressive display and we thought we'd show if off since it fits the larger Aesthetic of Hyperborean Radio, and to give our friend some bragging points.-TLK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXx-43CUWLE

Hello to all those out there in the Wastelands of Modernity. Today we spoke of culture, how it forms, why it forms, and why we need to work to build and repair culture. We spoke of Generative vs. Degenerative aspects of modern culture contrasting the antifragile ways of our forebears with the modern cancers of instant gratification. We spoke of heritage and change, of apple pie and Vikings. We covered a lot of this important topic perhaps after its done you can go out crack a beer open and jam with the people who matter most. https://anchor.fm/hyperborean-radio/episodes/To-Build-a-Culture-e153vfd