Regarding the Artifacts of the Gods, the Dwarves-Masters, and Dark Excess: You’ve correctly identified the artifacts and their essence, but also consider that these magnificent gifts were ultimately returned to the gods, as they originally belonged to them, albeit in a different form. The spear Gungnir, symbolizing absolute precision; the ship; the boar; the sword; and, of course, the hammer, which was altered through Loki's intervention—these all returned to their divine origins. Finally, the ring that sparked much of your discussion. You were right to deduce that the ring was necessary to replicate and reproduce the elements of the proto-foundation of Good, elements that could not be replicated in the realm of Helheimr. The ring’s design is based on the principle of time; it does not operate continuously but periodically, meaning it is linked to time—something that does not exist in Helheimr. Therefore, the ring could not function there and had to be returned to Odin. This explains the fearsome reputation of the ring, which was later immortalized in the Song of the Nibelungs and the Saga of the Volsungs, where it is said to bring misfortune. Why misfortune? Because it was created in a world of evil, embodying the very evil that people once rejected, recognizing it for what it was.

https://youtu.be/sB_zBZWq77Y?si=wBvHzR_jATa4Xn9s

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Bevarandet av vår Tro och Kultur.

I hjärtat av de nordiska länderna, där de snöklädda fjällen möter de vidsträckta skogarna och de djupa sjöarna, finner vi en rikedom av kulturell och jordnära arv. Det är här, bland de dramatiska landskapen och de uråldriga traditionerna, som Nordiska Asa-samfundet tar sin plats som en bevarare och stöttepelare för vår tro, vårt arv, vårt ursprung och våra traditioner.

Asatro, eller tillbedjan av de nordiska gudarna och gudinnorna, är en tro som har rotat sig djupt i den nordiska kulturen och historien. Den sträcker sig tillbaka till forntiden då våra förfäder, med sitt djupa band till naturen och kosmos, fann förankring i en tro på krafter som Oden, Tor, Freja och alla de andra makterna. Denna tro har överlevt århundraden av förändringar och utmaningar och lever idag vidare genom Nordiska Asa-samfundet.

Läs hela artikeln på:
https://asa-samfundet.se/bevarandet-av-var-tro-och-kultur/

The Preservation of our Trú and Culture.

In the heart of the Nordic countries, where the snow-covered mountains meet the vast forests and deep lakes, we find a wealth of cultural and earthly heritage. It is here, among the dramatic landscapes and ancient traditions, that the Nordic Asa-Community takes its place as a guardian and pillar of our trú, our heritage, our origins, and our traditions.

Asatru, or the worship of the Norse gods and goddesses, is a belief deeply rooted in Nordic culture and history. It dates back to ancient times when our ancestors, with their deep connection to nature and the cosmos, found anchorage in a faith in powers such as Odin, Thor, Freyja, and all the other mighty beings. This belief has survived centuries of changes and challenges and lives on today through the Nordic Asa-Community.

Read the full article at:
https://asa-samfundet.se/en/the-preservation-of-our-tru-and-culture/

Fancy dropping in on Odin this weekend? Several place names in England and Scotland are believed to be derived from the name of the god Odin (Old Norse Óðinn) or his Anglo-Saxon counterpart, Woden (Old English Wōden). Here is a list of such places:

England:

Odin Mine: Located near Castleton in Derbyshire.

Odin Sitch: Also near Castleton, Derbyshire.

Wambrook: In Somerset, interpreted as "Woden's Brook."

Wampool: In Hampshire, meaning "Woden's Pool."

Wanborough: Found in both Wiltshire and Surrey, derived from "Wōdnes-beorg," meaning "Woden's Barrow."

Wansdyke: An ancient earthwork in southern England, translating to "Woden's Dyke."

Wanstead: In Essex, meaning "Woden's Stead."

Wednesbury: Located in the West Midlands, translating to "Woden's Burgh."

Wednesfield: Also in the West Midlands, meaning "Woden's Field."

Wensley: In Derbyshire, interpreted as "Woden's Meadow."

Wembury: In Devon, derived from "Woden's Hill" or "Woden's Barrow."

Woden's Barrow: Also known as Adam's Grave or Walker's Hill, a barrow in Wiltshire.

Woden Hill: Located in Hampshire, part of Bagshot Heath.

Wonston: In Hampshire, meaning "Woden's Town."

Woodbridge: In Suffolk, originally "Wodenbrycge," meaning "Woden's Bridge."

Woodnesborough: In Kent, translating to "Woden's Burgh."

Woodway House: Named after "Woden's Way."

Wormshill: Derived from "Woden's Hill."

Grimsdyke and Grim's Ditch: Ancient earthworks; "Grim" is another name associated with Woden.


Scotland:

Edin's Hall Broch: Located in Berwickshire, sometimes referred to as "Odin's Hall Broch" and originally "Wooden's (Woden's) Hall."

Grim's Dyke: Another term used for the Antonine Wall.

Woden Law: An Iron Age hillfort in the Cheviot Hills near the border with Northumberland, meaning "Woden Hill."

Update time ;)

Aethyrien:
I am working on releasing a very short (but insanely brutal) track for Aethyrien called 'Modern Viking' hopefully as early as next week. I have plans on making an extended version of this track, but for now you get the "Story Version". I have also finished a track that will be called "Hel's Embrace" that will pair with the 6th chapter of a saga I have written called "Helsa's Saga". I am debating releasing this without context, as well as future songs related to Helsa's story. I may say fuck it and just release them as I finish them.

Helsa's Saga:
The short 9-chapter saga is 90% complete. The saga takes place just before the start of Ragnarök and explains the moments leading up to it and what "caused" it since Norse lore doesn't exactly go into detail (like how did Fenrir's chains break?). The goal is to officially release this as an audiobook of sorts, but I need to figure out narration. Ideally this audiobook will also be released with a 9-song album. More info to come on this though.

Æthyrien X:
I have also completed a track for Æthyrien X that captures the emotional moment Odin has been hanging from the Tree of Yggdrasil after 9 long nights, but it is sung from the perspective of Huginn, one of his ravens. The song is called "Gefinn Óðni (Odin's Sacrifice)". Additionally, I will soon be releasing another song called "Eldr ok Járn (Ov Fire and Iron)" which is essentially a Blacksmith's prayer/chant sung in Old Norse. I am working on the atmosphere and sound effects that will accompany the chant.

Lastly, it feels good to be back in my creative space. I still very much love and miss my now-ex girlfriend and everything we were building, so my sacrifice was not easy. But I need to drown in my work. I have so many things in my head that if left in for too long it will drive me fucking insane. I bleed creation. It is who I am and what I do.

I have missed you all <3

THE LONE VIKING AT STAMFORD BRIDGE (NORSE)

The lone Viking was an unnamed berserker warrior who is remembered in the Viking sagas for his impressive last stand at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, between the Norwegian Vikings led by Harald Hardrada and the English army of Harold Godwinson.

Taking place during the Viking invasion of England, Harald and his vikings were suddenly attacked by a large army led by Harold in an effort to free York from the occupation of the Vikings.

Left unarmed and unprepared, Harald tried to regroup his surprised army and retreat back to form a defensive line. As they fall back, the only barrier standing between the English and the unprepared Vikings was a small wooden bridge.

Unfortunately for the English, Harald sent his berserker to guard that bridge and buy Harald time to arm and ready his army.

Filled with bloodlust by drinking his potion and praying to Odin, the berserker took on the whole English army only by himself (which numbered 15,000).

The English charged the Viking to gain access to Harald Hadrada, but the berserker killed many of them with his great axe and sword.

He held the bridge for a considerable amount of time, and killed over 40 English soldier single-handedly.

The berserker however, finally succumbed to the English when a soldier rowed to the bottom of the bridge, and stabbed the viking in the groin, mortally wounding him.

The Vikings were soon defeated when the English poured into their position.

His sacrifice was in vain, as Harald Hadrada and many of his vikings were soon slain afterwards, marking the end of the Viking Age.

https://hubpages.com/education/The-Lone-Viking-Warrior-on-Stamford-Bridge

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Stamford_Bridge

May Odin inspire you , May Freyja guide you, May Thor give you strength , May Tyr give you bravery, May Loki handle your enemies and blessed be.

For those Heathens in the Northeast of the USA, if you are interested in Traditional Heathenry (basically Germanic tribal "religion" for people descended from the Germanic/Nordic tribes) please look into the Irminfolk Odinist Community and their annual Folkish Summer Hallowing events in the late summer. It is an event held in NE Pennsylvania with members travelling from all over the US and world to attend. The universalist pagans will label groups like this "Nazis," because they don't want us to know the Truth about our culture and they want you to stay away from connecting with our Ancestors and Old Gods, Old Ways of life. Instead, they want you to believe our Ancestors were shield maidens and rainbow Vikings, full of diversity and inclusion, and all that modern jazz we know to be garbage and BS. In 2025, for possibly the first time anywhere in the world, all three of our main Gods will be reunited in Idol form when the Irminfolk unveil Odin and Thor, finally joined by Freyr. These deities are nearly 6 ft. tall and gilded in gold. It will be amazing to be in Their presence. Join me, my friends! If anyone has questions or would like more info, just ask here or DM me.

folkishsummerhallowing.com