Sin, Thew, and the Bones of Innangeard
Does sin have a place in Heathenry? For newer Heathens, surrounded by false information that strips Heathenry of meaning and […]
Arch-Heathen Concepts
Sacred Spaces: An Introduction
In modern heathenry, one of the goals is to construct known, established practices into our modern way of life. As […]
Reputation and Fame
For the arch-Heathen, reputation was incredibly important. An argument can be made that it was so because fame is a […]
The Vættir
Wights, often called vættir in Heathenry and many names elsewhere, come in varying shapes and sizes, temperaments, and expectations, though […]
The Honored Dead
In his work, Culture of the Teutons, Gronbech said of death: “In the halls of death the joyful intercourse is […]
Being Worthy
Worth is, in the Heathen worldview, both incredibly simple and somewhat confusing. It is, first and foremost, defined by an […]
Heathen Hospitality
The arch-Heathens regarded hospitality as strongly as they did a gift. The arch-Heathen would set the table just as soon […]
Heathen Luck
Luck, known as hamingja, is the external manifestation of frith and honor. Heathen luck has nothing to do with chance. […]
Kinship in Heathenry
All too often, we meet people new to Heathenry and the first thing they say is “Hello/hailsa brother/sister!” Most frequently […]
Decoding Heathen Honor
References relating to honor can be found repeatedly in the primary sources as well as in contemporary writing. There is […]