Google Translation really messed up the english information and booking.

So we kicked out Google Translation and made a new english translation.

We're going to translate more on our website, but right now it's only the event Summer Blót 2025.

Hopefully we'll meet you there

Hail!

https://asa-samfundet.se/en/evenemang/summer-blot-2025/

In Gamla Uppsala (Old Uppsala) just a stone's throw from the royal mounds is the restaurant Odinsborg.

In 2021, NAS/NAC handed over an Odin statue to Odinsburg, the statuette is made by the National Blót Responsible Thommy Vähäsalo.

The statue is right at the entrance to the restaurant.

Btw, all members of NAS/NAC have a 25% discount at Odinsborg upon presentation of a valid membership card.

Last weekend the blót kindred Yggdrasil held their winter nights blót.

https://asa-samfundet.se/utforda-blot-2024-blotlag-yggdrasil-holl-vinternatterblot-26-oktober-2024/

Right after we had Blót, I was blessed with this little one. Living in the shopping cart return at the grocery store, she's about 6-7 months old. My other cat Ulf has needed a friend and now we have Svartr here

Our website is updated with 3 more reports from our Blót Kindreds Winter Nights blót's.

Blót Kindred Vergelmer:
https://asa-samfundet.se/utforda-blot-2024-blotlag-vergelmer-holl-vinternatterblot-19-oktober-2024/

Blót Kindred Ymer:
https://asa-samfundet.se/utforda-blot-2024-blotlag-ymer-holl-vinternatterblot-20-oktober-2024/

Blót Kindred Draupnir:
https://asa-samfundet.se/utforda-blot-2024-blotlag-draupnir-holl-vinternatterblot-19-oktober-2024/

A wonderful weekend we had celebrating Vetrnætr and giving Blót

Viking Rituals: Honoring the Old Gods
Viking rituals were central to Norse culture, serving as a bridge between the mortal realm and the divine. These rituals, often held outdoors amidst nature, were deeply spiritual, symbolizing honor, protection, and prosperity. Here are some authentic practices that defined Viking ceremonies:

1. Blót (Sacrifice)

Purpose: The most sacred Viking ritual, blót involved offerings to Norse gods, ancestors, or spirits of the land (vættir). These offerings could be animals, food, or precious objects.
Setting: Performed around large bonfires, blót ceremonies were often held in groves, sacred hills, or near large stones that served as altars.
Process: A chieftain or priest (gothi) led the ritual, chanting prayers, making the sacrifice, and sharing the offering with the community.

2. Dísablót (Female Spirits' Offering)

Purpose: This special ritual was dedicated to female deities and ancestral spirits (dísir). It was believed to secure good fortune for the coming year, especially for farming and family well-being.
Setting: Often held during winter or near the beginning of spring, it was celebrated with large communal feasts and toasts in honor of the dísir.

3. Landvættir Worship (Land Spirits)

Purpose: Vikings believed the land was inhabited by spirits that could either protect or harm the people living on it. Rituals to appease these spirits were common, particularly during settlements, battles, or sea voyages.
Process: Offerings of mead, food, or crafted objects were placed at shrines or special trees believed to be home to the landvættir.

4. Seiðr Rituals (Norse Magic)

Purpose: Seiðr was a form of Norse magic used for prophecy, healing, and controlling elements. It was practiced by seeresses (völvas) who could channel divine power.
Process: Participants sat in a circle, chanting while the völva entered a trance. Her visions were interpreted as guidance for the community.

Two more Blót Kindreds that held their blót's last weekend.

The Blót Kindred Idavallen:
https://asa-samfundet.se/utforda-blot-2024-blotlag-idavallen-holl-vinternatterblot-19-oktober-2024/

The Blót Kindred Sleipner:
https://asa-samfundet.se/utforda-blot-2024-blotlag-sleipner-holl-vinternatterblot-20-oktober-2024/

Stay tune for more reports from our Blót Kindreds.

Preparing our space for Blót this weekend.
Due to time off, and availability of our members our Vetrnætr Blót is being done this weekend, since we didn't get to 17th-19th.

The Blót Kindred Gungnir held their winter nights blót at Ale Vikingagård (Ale Viking village), Sweden. 15 people gathered and the blót was conducted by Uwe Pötter assisted by Lena Svensson.

Read more at:
https://asa-samfundet.se/utforda-blot-2024-blotlag-gungnir-holl-vinternatterblot-19-oktober-2024/