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Real Heathenry
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Historical Perspective on Kneeling
The society of the arch-Heathens was a hierarchical society. A society in which every person’s worth was meticulously evaluated. From thralls, to Freemen,
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Misconceptions of Reconstruction
Reconstruction is the tool with which Heathens rebuild their modern worldview and beliefs from the arch-Heathen worldview. Despite being vital
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Reputation and Fame
For the arch-Heathen, reputation was incredibly important. An argument can be made that it was so because fame is a
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5 More Books for New Heathens
This is essentially a “part two” to our previous list. These lists aren’t necessarily the most important books in Heathenry,
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The Vættir
Wights, often called vættir in Heathenry and many names elsewhere, come in varying shapes and sizes, temperaments, and expectations, though
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The top five books for new heathens
We took a vote amongst the contributors to Real Heathenry. Here are the books we feel are the most important
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The Honored Dead
In his work, Culture of the Teutons, Gronbech said of death: “In the halls of death the joyful intercourse is
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Being Worthy
Worth is, in the Heathen worldview, both incredibly simple and somewhat confusing. It is, first and foremost, defined by an
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Heathen Hospitality
The arch-Heathens regarded hospitality as strongly as they did a gift. The arch-Heathen would set the table just as soon
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