The Younger Futhark (Futhorc) emerged around the 8th century C.E. in Scandinavia and is comprised of 16 runes. These runes were developed from the older 24 rune system we now call the Elder Futhark. Because of this reduction in symbols, some runes inevitably absorbed others in the process, making the system more cryptic. This also... Continue Reading →
Othin Galdr
Othin is the great ancestral god of the Germanic peoples, most known for his authority over warfare, wisdom, and divine inspiration. He has hundreds of names and faces, only some of which are well remembered in the modern mind such as Odin, Wotan, and Woden. In the Norse poem Grímnismál, Othin (in the form of... Continue Reading →
Generation of Wotan: The Furious One
"In a blank field of space arises Wotan, the Furious One. He appears seated in meditation posture, surrounded by the gaping jaws of Fenrir, the Black Wolf of Time; the great Northern symbol of the impermanence of all phenomena. He rests suspended in an upright posture, gazing into the abyss..." Full piece available to contributors... Continue Reading →
External, Internal, and Esoteric Offerings in Relation to Odinic Practice
This piece covers 3 different methods of offering that one can make in relation to Odin. First, we will discuss the external offerings. These are things that we give physically, whether it be wine, meat, blood, runes etc. These offerings we should give often and attempt to keep on a schedule, making sure to ritually... Continue Reading →
Constructing and Maintaining an Altar for Odin
This process is something that is done differently by almost everyone, as there has never existed a pan-Pagan dogma regarding this type of activity. However, most would agree that when constructing an altar in the Germanic fashion, there are 4 main pieces to consider. These 4 pieces we will cover here along with other ideas... Continue Reading →
New Music Coming Soon
I have been taking a break from writing any new articles in order to record a new Elegiac album. It has been 2 years since I released any new music for this project and am looking forward to getting fresh material out this Fall. Novemeber will mark 10 years since the demo was released, something... Continue Reading →
Traditional Pagan Holidays: Autumn Equinox
New article on Substack.
Ritual of the Wolf
This is a galdr track titled “Ritual of the Wolf” that is meant to invoke the force of wodaz within. Wodaz is a Proto-Germanic word meaning energized, excited, furious, insane, obsessed, frenzied, etc. When this mental state has been achieved, one is able to do many things they would otherwise be unable to perform, with... Continue Reading →
Óðinn Galdr
A short galdr track from 2019 in reverence of Óðinn. For meditation, focus, and inspiration. Hailaz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7ILYv0_nEw&feature=youtu.be
How to View, Approach, and Venerate the Old Gods of Europe
Vendel Helmet Plate (900 A.D.) For most people practicing European Paganism, the goal is not merely to worship and pray to the old Gods, but to embody them and entwine their forms within us. We should strive to avoid the worship of external deities and instead become them through the emulation of their archetypal expressions.... Continue Reading →
Sun Archer : The Pursuit of the Ancient Truth. 