I debated on posting this either in the Folklore group or this group. I chose this group because I think this tale is an echo of the pagan past. A reminder to treat the gods with reverence. It’s attested multiple times in the Norse that pagans endeavored to please the gods with comfort. Godpoles were often clothed and kept warm with a nearby…Read More

I think the particular use of severed heads in a well, simply cannot be random. This is a date point for sure that we need to correlate with Mimir and other related stories.