Definitions + Historical References
As you navigate my work, you may find yourself thinking, “What is a Shieldmaiden?” or, “What does Norse mean?” I reference many historical and mythological terms in my work - below are several resources to easily learn more about them.
What is Divination? Unlike fortune telling, a practice commonly used to predict detailed information about an individual, divination is the practice of gaining insight into a question or concern using individualized intuition and ritual. Click here to read more about divination >>
What Is Norse? The Norse people were a group of people who lived in Northern Europe during the Early Medieval Ages and spoke the Old Norse language. The modern day descendants of the Norse people are commonly referred to as Scandinavians. Click here to learn more about the Norse people, culture, and history >>
What Are Runes? I often use the Elder Futhark runes in both my artistic and divination work. Click here to learn all about Runes >>
What Is A Shieldmaiden? To learn more about these fierce woman warriors and their presence in both history and mythology, click here >>
What Is A Viking? To learn more about the Viking Age in European history and how Norse culture influenced the larger world, click here >>
What Is A Völva? To learn more about the role of these powerful female shamanic practitioners in Northern European culture, click here >>
As an individual and as a professional creator, I believe in inclusivity without supremacy.
I do not condone or support individuals or groups who use the symbolism of Northern European mythology and/or Northern European history to justify supremacy viewpoints.