Ælwihta Eard is a term from the Old English epic poem Beowulf, often translated as the “land of monsters” or […]
The Andetnesblót, held in November, is a modern Heathen festival rooted in the spirit of gratitude and remembrance, drawing inspiration […]
Āwæcnungdæg: The First Day of Foran-lencten The festival begins with Awakening Day, dedicated to the awakening of Gerd, the Goddess […]
Alternate Names: Tentative: Baudihille (°Beaduhenna reconstructed OE) Iconography: Crow Domains: Protection, War, Magic, Death, Psychological Dominance Historical Attestation Baduhenna, a […]
Alternate Names: Bēow, Bēo Iconography: Barley, Barleycorn Domains: Brewing, Harvest Historical Attestation Beowa, also spelled Bēow or Bēo, is a […]
Living Heathenship every day A lot of people come into Heathenry asking what they’re supposed to do. Where’s the ritual […]
Introduction The event called blót is one of the most common, and important devotional rites of organized Heathen practice. The sacrifice could […]
Alternate Names: Orvendil, Éarendel, Aurvindil Iconography: The Morning Star Domains: Guidance, Light, Sea, Travel Historical Attestations Earendel, also spelled Ēarendel […]
Background Eáster-freólsdæg celebrates Éostre, the Germanic goddess associated with dawn and the rejuvenation of spring. Historically referenced by the Venerable […]
Alternate Names: Ēastre, Easter, Ēastro Iconography: Hares, Birds, Eggs, a Woman with a hare Domains: Fertility, Sex, Planting Historical Attestations […]