What Is Álfablót?

Álfablót is a Nordic celebration that honors the spirits of a family’s ancestors and the family’s ongoing vitality. The name of this celebration literally means “sacrifice to the elves” because of the role elves are thought to have played both in mythology and society.

HistoryKittie BernottOctober 25, 2023Alfablot, Blot, Blog, Hearth and Home, Mythology, Ceremony, HistoryComment

What Is A Viking?

The Vikings (Icelandic: víkingar) were seafaring members of the Norse people who lived in Northern Europe, in countries that now make up modern day Scandinavia.

HistoryKittie BernottMarch 7, 2019Viking, History, FAQ, Odin, Freya, Valhalla, Folkvangr, Raiding, Norse, Scandinavia, Mythology Comments

What Are Runes?

Runes are the symbols that make up the alphabets used to write Germanic languages for many centuries, and were the primary method of written language during the Viking Age.

What Is A Völva?

A Völva is a female Shaman in Old Norse culture, religion, and mythology. This blog provides a brief overview of the history and cultural significance of the Völva in Old Norse society.

HistoryKittie BernottFebruary 21, 2019FAQ, Völva, Norse, Mythology, Seidr, Spa, Galdr, Ritual, Ceremony, Wyrd, Midgard, Norns, Freya, Sagas, Pagan, Heathen, Asatru Comments