Author: Kenn

No one knows what happens after death, but I choose to live as if I understand its possibilities. Whether I have a shot at Valhalla or not, I will honor…

Discover the ancient practice of pagans and heathens: embracing what we do, rather than what we believe, to stand in the middle ground and unlock divine experiences through rituals and…

Among the many foreign concepts perpetrated on my ancestors by the invasion of Christianity, one was the idea that belief mattered. Ancient paganism, whether from Northern Europe or elsewhere, is…

Honor the spirit of home and land. Remind yourself to appreciate and respect what surrounds you; your walls, floor, mantle, trees, and animals. Take nothing for granted and build the…

Heathenry is about home and family. Centering our lives around relationships with our kith and kin, honoring our ancestors, and investing in the welfare of our larger group, we strive…

Discover our primal need for an "innangarðr," or an orderly environment with people that we can truly trust. Heathenry and paganism offer a meaningful cultural context to build such relationships…

For many of us, honor remains an unfamiliar concept. But what if our own family members were victims of heinous crimes? We may find ourselves wishing for the "old ways"…

Discover the unmatched bond of frith in our ancestors' society - a connecting force that transcended borders, strengthened communities, and celebrated joy as a shared experience. Nothing was taken lightly,…

Drawing on Grønbech's words, understanding 'Frith, Honor, and Luck' is vital for modern heathens. These are the cornerstones which build the heathen worldview, with all else being constructed thereafter. Fertility,…

Trace your roots back to the primordial soup or a son of Woden? From recent science and ancient heathen writings, discover the many elements - from the fetch to the…