Eric, Author at Real Heathenry

Personal Relationships With The Gods

April 19, 2017August 17, 2020 Eric 0 Comments

It is unlikely that you have a close personal relationship with the gods. The logic for this assertion can be gleaned

June 23, 2016June 23, 2016 Eric 0 Comments

Draugar, the living dead, are the most likely sources for zombies and vampires. They are the stuff of legend and

May 11, 2016July 6, 2016 Eric 0 Comments

For the arch-Heathen, reputation was incredibly important. An argument can be made that it was so because fame is a

April 13, 2016July 6, 2016 Eric 0 Comments

The arch-Heathens regarded hospitality as strongly as they did a gift. The arch-Heathen would set the table just as soon

March 30, 2016July 6, 2016 Eric 0 Comments

Luck, known as hamingja, is the external manifestation of frith and honor. Heathen luck has nothing to do with chance.

February 17, 2016July 6, 2016 Eric 0 Comments

References relating to honor can be found repeatedly in the primary sources as well as in contemporary writing. There is

January 27, 2016July 6, 2016 Eric 0 Comments

Frith is frequently translated as ‘peace,’ but it is not quite so easily defined. There is no single term in