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theodric posted in the group Living Heathenry
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I think incense is an acceptable and completely authentic way to do this, for one.
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The location itself is also a reverence, by deciding on the position and direction. For example a sacred indoor space that is in the most used room and taking up the most prominent space of that room. For my red-white-black candles I use an elevated wooden platform to underline their importance. My indoor altar is in several levels on a thick wooden construction hanging on the wall. It is the most center place of the home. In my garden the godpoles are in the middle between nice plants in a position that can be seen from all sides. The use of materials in and around it can also be of value or beauty. I buried specific gifts in the earth below my godpoles and harg to bestow it with value. I also like using things I made myself. I believe a good mix of elements such as putting in the work oneself but also gifting nice shiny things to this space is all adding to the honor of the gods
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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.
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What else do we have for Mimir? Any non-Norse sources, I mean?
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The Ingvaeonic Society
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 fire.
What other ways can we show reverence to the Gods in ritual spaces?