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Top 3 Mysteries from Norse Sagas


1 - The fate of Ormrinn Langi

While converting the Jarldoms in Norway to Christianity, king Olaf Trygvasson took as plunder a massive longship later named Ormrinn Skammi (The Short Serpent). This man was impressed by its design and size, and as he gained more wealth trough raiding as viking he commissioned the greatest longship in history, Ormrinn Langi (The Long Serpent). It is described in the same saga as follows: 34 pairs of rows each side for 68 rowers, a broad and high deck for crossing seas and carrying armies (estimated to be around 45 meters long).
This beast warship was sailed on the Øyrasund strait along with the rest of the royal fleet when Trygvasson was ambushed by his many enemies, the fleets of danes and swedes combined to cover the entire horizon with ships.
The norwegian king had no choice but to face against outnumberingly bad odds the coming armies, where soon blood was told to cover every deck of norwegian ships and danish with swedish armies on them. Ormrinn Langi stood last with Olaf's retinue defending its massive deck until Trygvasson jumped overboard afraid of blades. The swedes were told to have captured Ormrinn langi, but nothing else is known about the fate of the largest longship.


2 - Supernatural encounters in Grettir's saga

There is no figure more fabled and controversial in icelandic sagas than Grettir Asmundsson, a violent outlaw with many strange flaws and characteristics.
After murdering, Grettir is condemned in Iceland to full outlawry and flees to Norway where he is hunted down day and night by the family of the offended, and taking down tens after tens of warriors. This is the easiest part for him, however as the supernormal seems to be against him as well, where he is said to face Draugr (undead) and cave trolls, being a characteristic exclusive to some outlaw sagas.
What is strangest however is Glam the Undead who curses Grettir after he is defeated to be afraid of the dark. From there on, the Saga becomes more and more surreal, it is told that eyes haunted the outlaw from the dark and could not get sleep unless somebody kept watch for him. Another such curse is laid unto him when he makes his last stand on the Icelandic island of Drangey, where he is paralysed by a witch. This Saga is the strangest by far for all the out of the ordinary happenings.


3 - Vinland, do we really know anything about it?

We all like to be that one who says "but the Vikings discovered the americas!", and you'd be right for the archaeological evidence, but the literary one from the sagas is absolutely
strange. For instance, in Erik the Red's saga there is told of some, I will call them "ghost crops", where there is told of self sown wheat (even today, the only evidence for native wheat is in the Middle East) and grapes which are not found natively in North America. Most probably they were either confused or lies to attract investors and settlers.
Even more strange are the encounters with the amerindian nomad settlers named Skrælings which are not identified to a tribe even today. They were initially trading with the norse, but later became hostile. They were many but the icelandic settlers had superior techology and kept their lands for a while. In one battle, a farm was attacked by a warband of Skrælingjar where only a pregnant woman survived. It is told that she managed to scare and rout the attackers alone.
For unknown reasons, Vinland was abandoned, and later in the middle ages it was only a memory and thought by some to be Africa. Nowadays we only know Vinland is in modern day Canada because of the finds.

Rán, keeper of the lost, my favorite, my inspiration as i dip my toes in the journey to soberiety.
Rán holds the grief and shadows others cannot. She understands the pull of the deep, the ache of loss, and the pain we sometimes try to drown. But she is also the one who helps you rise. Rán does not judge, she cradles the weary and helps them resurface. With her net, she gathers not only the drowned but the lost parts of ourselves we thought were gone forever.

Regarding being #pagan, it is fundamental to us to have ancestral respect for the grandeur of nature, a deep knowledge of the law of the union of opposites and balance between polarities, the presence of vital energy in all beings, whether animate or not, and reverence for divine forces.

#animism #landvaettir
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BR - Sobre ser pagão, nos é fundamental o respeito ancestral diante da grandiosidade da natureza, o conhecimento profundo da lei da união dos opostos e equilíbrio entre as polaridades, a presença da energia vital em todos os seres, animados ou não, e a reverência às forças divinas.

Today, I'll be mostly doing the cleanup, polishing, and mounting on this selection of #lunula pendants in readiness for the craft fair I will be attending at Winterslow Vllage Hall near salisbury, Wiltshire, tomorrow (10th May 2025).

There will be a good selection of local craftsmen joining me, so if you're in the area, why not pop in and take a look?

#handmadeuk #handcrafted #luna #lunitsa #goddess #moon #moonmagic

Most of you know this, but just to clear up a common myth

Vikings didn’t use the Elder Futhark.

The runes most people recognize the 24-character Elder Futhark actually disappeared before the Viking Age even began.

By the time the Vikings were carving runestones and marking their belongings, they had switched to a simplified 16-rune alphabet called the Younger Futhark.

I personally like the Elder Futhark more

Mighty Red Dragon
My most recent work that took "some" time and effort to make and program it the way I envisioned it. Ended up falling in love with final result :)

Perfect addition to any altar or personal space. It's program is directly inspired by Red Dragons, who are mighty beings embodying strength, might, wealth and ability to grow the trophies.
The point is not to make someone reflect them but to balance the energies governing the soul, bringing up the brave and courageous part of the soul to present and embrace the draconic heritage.
Or if you're already a powerhouse it will definitely help you grow even more to gigachad or gigachadette levels of being :)

#beeswax #beeswaxcandle #dragoncandle #altarcandle

How to Properly Bring Offerings to Spirits

When offering to spirits, whether it's the Domovoy (house spirit), Brownie, dark spirits, in-between forces, or the spirits of the dead, there are specific offerings to consider. For dark forces and spirits of the dead, strong alcohol, raw meat, and bl**dy offerings are often appropriate. For field and forest spirits, offerings such as bread, wine, and sweets are suitable.
You can learn this by developing an intuitive sense of what is needed at the moment. This skill comes with experience and often manifests through specific internal sensations, which are perceived through your most developed senses. These could include hearing, sight, touch, or smell—everyone has their own dominant and less dominant abilities.
In our runic practices, many colleagues share that they can clearly sense the taste of the offering in their mouth before giving it to a spirit or god. This intuitive skill develops over time.
Ksenia Menshikova

Find out more in the book by K. Menshikova “The Master of the Place”.
Available on Amazon

At Therapy, our goal is to blend the moody, industrial aesthetic of the 2000s mall goth scene with the high-energy production of major EDM events. We aim to deliver a dynamic, world-class entertainment experience with an intimate, small-town vibe.
At Therapy, we are a welcoming community that celebrates self-expression without judgment. We encourage you to embrace your true self and join us for a night filled with dark, energetic sounds - from industrial and rave to nu-metal, EDM, trance, dubstep, drum and bass, and techno. If it's intense, immersive, and keeps the energy high, you'll find it at Therapy.
The same organizers behind the long-running "Asylum" event have been curating other dark parties in the city for over a decade, and now they are hosting "Therapy." This Dark Hamilton event aims to expand the city's underground scene by returning to old-school roots while offering a fresh new experience.
Now hosted at Vertagogo, (1385 Main St E, Hamilton)
Therapy and Dark Hamilton promise to prescribe you with a truly dark, unforgettable experience.
Djs:
Psygore -
https://www.facebook.com/Genefx
@Psygore.official
Photography and video are welcome in all areas
DRESS CODE IN EFFECT:
Simple Dress code explanation: BLACK (doesn't matter if it's track pants, just make sure it's black)
Long Dress code explanation : Goth, Alternative Fetish (Latex, PVC, Leather etc.)
Unique - (Cyber/Dark rave attire, Clown etc.)
Weird - (Halloween costume, Garbage bag, Electrical tape etc.)
No nice sweaters!
Doors at 9:00 pm,
19+ only. (WE ID EVERYONE. So Don't Forget Your ID)
Cover:
$10 All Night
PLUR is in effect - please extend respectful behavior to fellow guests and the venue staff. Disruptive conduct will not be tolerated

Good morning all members, I hope you are all well and are blessed on this day.

We are at Friday now, which means the weekend is almost with us.

What have you all got planned?

Personally, I have some free time to catch up on some reading.

Blessings to you all