On Valhalla
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…
Theological Musings
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…
The Twelve Noble Virtues
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…
Homes and Castles
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…
Family Oriented
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…
Order from Chaos
Discover our primal need for an "innangarĂ°r," or an orderly environment with people that we can truly trust. Heathenry and paganism offer a meaningful cultural context to build such relationships…
Frith, Honor, and Luck (Part II: Honour)
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"…
Frith, Honor, and Luck (Part I: Frith)
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,…
Frith, Honor, and Luck (Part 0: Introduction)
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,…
On the Self and Human Origins
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…