Ingwine Heathenship
Traditional North Sea Heathen Religion
A living tradition
Ours is a modern polytheistic religion based on the traditions of the ancient Angles, Saxons, Chauci, Frisians, and Jutes, as well as the Batavi, Menapii, and Eburones—peoples whose cultures bridged Gallic and North Sea Germanic traditions and contributed to the early Germanic heritage of England, the Low Countries and surrounding regions.
Polytheistic
We venerate the gods and goddesses of pre-Christian Northwestern Europe and England.
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Ethical
We believe in honor, personal accountability, and loyalty to our families and chosen associations.
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Life-affirming
We reject modern nihilism, and embrace a philosophy that values social order, positive traditions.
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Nature Centered
We honor the Earth, and the spirits of place. We strive as much possible to live in harmony with nature.
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Our Core articles of faith
Our faith is life-affirming and honors the Earth, our ancestors, and the Gods and Goddesses of the pre-Christian North Sea world. We call this faith Ingwine Heathenship, or in the ancient Anglo-Saxon language, Ingƿina Hæðenscipe. Our principle article of Faith, is what we call the Threefold Goal.
Our Society
The Ingvaeonic Society (Old English: Ingwina Ferræden) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to advancing Ingwine Heathenship. We are organized as a Friðgild—a peace-guild in the ancient Germanic tradition—a fellowship bound by mutual obligation, shared faith, and the pursuit of friþ for our members and their communities. Formerly known as the Geferræden Fyrnsida, we support local férscipas across the United States, Belgium, and the United Kingdom through scholarship, networking, and the building of enduring Heathen institutions.
Inclusivity Statement
Terms like Ingvaeonic, Anglo-Saxon, and Germanic refer to linguistic and cultural traditions—not to genetics or race. Our organization welcomes all who approach these traditions with respect and sincerity. We do not discriminate on the basis of skin color, gender, or sexual orientation.
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The Hall of the Dead in Early Germanic and Anglo-Saxon Thought
By H.E. Early Anglo-Saxon inscriptions and literature show a complex interplay between pagan and Christian ideas about the afterlife. One
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Constructing the Ingwine Calendar
When creating the Ingwine calendar, the primary source I look to is the Venerable Bede. In De Temporum Ratione, Bede
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Midwinter traditions: Low Lands and England Sint Catharina cult
The Pagan Roots of St. Catherine The feast of St. Catherine, held annually on November 25th, is more than just
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Belgian Midwinter traditions, with Wodanic connections
(Written by Jorre, research support by Erwin Horckmans of Traditie and Axnot from Swesaz) Sinter Marten A number of cultural
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Mental health and heathenry
Doing Heathenry, Living Healthy, Being Fearless, Growing Honor. About daily mindset, practices and mental health. If you struggle implementing heathenry
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The Use of Sacred Trees in the Context of Removing Pain
By H.E. All over the world, people have tied scraps of fabric, handkerchiefs, or even entire pieces of clothing to
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