My ''hot take'' on historical authenticity. After seeing the results of the survey I conducted earlier (here and elsewhere), I can say that there is a strong inclination to certify historical authenticity regardless of whether it is applied in practice or not. Personally, I think the problem with the search for this lies in whether people are capable of accepting the truth or not, as well as whether they will hide that truth or embrace it, which leads me to ask: "Why do you need historical authenticity? Will you use it only to satisfy curiosity or to apply it in your practice?" It is a big mistake to believe that our faith or spirituality lacks content and organization. The wealth of traditions and culture we have at our fingertips is on par with the great religions. However, when it comes to playing the card of historical authenticity to fill the gaps and rebuild the spiritual culture that was destroyed, many take a step back because they encounter a reality that doesn't fit with their preconceived idea of ​​Heathenry and/or out of fear of having to leave their comfort zone and adopt another way of life, which may be very different from the Christian way of life to which many are accustomed... Yes, most continue to live as Christians even though they worship other gods, even if they deny it or are unaware of it. As a result, many sweep historical authenticity under the rug or simply change it, adapting it to their personal preferences (whether out of selfishness or laziness) and creating something totally different as if it were something normal and valid, when it never was. This not only complicates the reconstruction of our faith, but it also completely contradicts and undermines it. While there were some differences between similar traditions, they followed patterns and shared foundations that didn't distance them too much from each other and kept them traditionally viable. Our faith wasn't a fully organized religion (mainly due to the difficulties of the time), but this doesn't mean it wasn't organized. Our spiritual traditions were strictly followed, so much so that not even kings could disregard them without consequences. Religious hierarchies existed, the use of money as offerings and to support temples (and their priests) was normal, we knelt before the gods and avoided making circular movements during important dates so as not to anger them. Fear of the gods, superstition, respect, traditions, consequences, rules, organization—all of these exist within our faith and are what helps us rebuild and create solid foundations that can change over time, naturally, and not just from one day to the next because it's more convenient for us. Historical authenticity is not for those seeking a place to belong or a mental placebo, but for those who strive to restore our worldview to its former glory—not for ourselves, but for the gods, the giants, the ancestors, and those who will inherit everything after us.

For those who are curious this is my historical reenactment kit I like to call it also my ancestor worship kit this kit serves as a testament to my respect and love for my ancestors and what they went through and I will list what it consists of both the soft kit and the hard kit for those interested in building one themselves I will also list the prices From bottom up Linen historical pants 25$ Historical Wool Grimfrost tunic 65$ Leather Bracers 80$ Wool hood 100$ Hard kit Chain mail halbert 200$ Gjermunbu helmet 100$ Sword 300$ If you have any questions on this or where to find some of these things feel free to comment

Question. Do you find the poetic & prose Eddas invaluable as a means to knowing and reaching out to the gods? Or just a historical treasure, knowing the spiritual preferences of the author? Do you prefer to bypass them altogether and go directly to the calling on and experiential fathoming of the gods? Probably none of us here would bypass the Havamal, but if you even prefer to experience the Odinic in ways unbound to that text as a rule, by all means...

One of the best (if not the best) Heathenry themed bands I've ever heard. The lyrics are written entirely in Old Norse, crafted on historical and mythological primary sources.

A few words on seidr Seidr as a man and as I have learned is a women only practice historically so I will never touch it but I feel that this should not bar me from having the knowlage and the know how to do/ perform seid will I ever use it maybe but the only time is if I did not have access to a seid Kona

My view on historical reenactment For me historical re enactment goes deeper than experimental archaeology or just simply re enactment it is a respect for our ancestors hardship and a show of a love and thanks for their strength to wear the clothes that they wore use the weapons they used and sleep in the dwellings / tents they used cook the food that they ate and in the ways that they cooked it and play the games that they played it shows a deep deep gratitude for them and all they have given to their descendants it was their defiance that helped asatru or the old ways survive it was their pro creation that allowed me to exist and what better way to show appreciation and thanks to them for doing so outside of ritual than to live a good life be kind and go through their hardship from camping in the winter and living in the wood for a few days with no electronics just tools provisions and a tent and the know how we are the result of a thousand loves thank your ancestors

Check out This in progress leg panel I started! I did use a historically accurate runestone in the bottom half ❤️

🇬🇧 further down. 🇸🇪 Nordiska Asa-samfundet inleder samarbete med Nordliv.net! Vi har en stor och glädjande nyhet att dela med er! Vi är glada att meddela att vi nu har inlett ett samarbete med butiken Nordliv.net, som kommer att fungera som återförsäljare av våra produkter! Genom vårt nya partnerskap med Nordliv.net får våra medlemmar och alla som delar vår tro och tradition en enkel möjlighet att köpa våra kläder och produkter. Nordliv.net – en butik för dig som brinner för vikingatid, nordisk mytologi, hantverk och friluftsliv. Nordliv.net är mer än en butik – det är en plats där historia möter nutid, där forna tiders traditioner förenas med en modern livsstil. Här hittar du noggrant utvalda produkter för både historiska entusiaster och nutida äventyrare, från kläder och smycken prydda med kraftfulla symboler till föremål för friluftsliv och hantverk inspirerade av vårt kulturarv. Sortimentet kommer att fortsätta växa, så håll utkik efter nya produkter och lanseringserbjudanden! Besök NORDLIV.NET och upptäck vårt gemensamma sortiment! PS. Gå in på Nordliv.net Facebook för erbjudande och nyheter. DS. 🇬🇧 Nordic Asa-Community begins collaboration with Nordliv.net! We have exciting and joyful news to share with you! We are pleased to announce that we have now entered into a partnership with the store Nordliv.net, which will serve as a reseller of our products! Through our new collaboration with Nordliv.net, our members and everyone who shares our faith and tradition will have an easy way to purchase our clothing and products. Nordliv.net – a store for those passionate about the Viking Age, Norse mythology, craftsmanship, and outdoor life. Nordliv.net is more than just a store – it is a place where history meets the present, where ancient traditions merge with a modern lifestyle. Here, you will find carefully selected products for both historical enthusiasts and contemporary adventurers, from clothing and jewelry adorned with powerful symbols to outdoor and craft items inspired by our cultural heritage. The selection will continue to grow, so keep an eye out for new products and launch offers! Visit NORDLIV.NET and explore our shared collection! PS. Visit Nordliv.net's Facebook for offers and news. DS.

So I’m thinking about posting informative videos on this platform on historical re enactment and more of an academic take on Nordic polytheism what do you all think of that ?

Úlfhéðnar: The Óðinnic Wolf Cult To preface this, this won't be a historical post on the Úlfhéðnar. This is something from my personal practice, inspired by history and used for the current modern time of Norse Paganism. For me and my journey Wolves have been a staple of my practice, and my own personality. Something I have embraced fully this past year. My middle name being Ulfr, and from a very young age I knowing my Fylgja. She is a black wolf that watches over me, I have seen her in a few dreams, but mostly others who dream of me see this wolf. My aunt most notably when I was a young boy. And today, most often when my fylgja is seen by others, they see the wolf in distress, and this has alerted a few within my circle of hard times I am dealing with, as I am not generally one to openly speak on what I am dealing with. Anyways, for a long time I was lead to believe the wolf was just bad, untrustworthy, angry, and dangerous, a force of destruction. I've been told many negative things through my life about the wolf, but I looked to the positive aspects of the wolf, protection, loyalty, and one huge factors for me, the untamed primal spirit, Freedom. Now onto this whole "Úlfhéðnar" and "Óðinnic Wolf Cult" thing. In 2022, I started my organization, Úlfung (Wolf Tribe) for all those following the Norse spirituality in my area, and over this last year I've worked on a sort is side project within my organization, The Óðinnic Wolf Cult, something we know somewhat of as we know about the Berserkir, the Úlfhéðnar, and the phenomena of the Germanic Männerbund (Koryos), that became what these warriors were. In general it's been common through history, for many shaman, and warriors alike to wear the pelts of animals and take on their aspects in rituals and battle. So one day I really sat down and asked myself, how would the Óðinnic Wolf Cult today look like? (And of course can't be called Wolf Tribe without some wolf stuff going on 🤣). Now of course, we as Norse pagans, are not warriors like they were in the Viking Age, and before. And we certainly are not Vikings. But the spirit of this Wolf Cult doesn't just die off. So I got to writing, and doing far more research on the subject of the old Koryos, and the Úlfhéðnar in the Viking Age, looking at the phenomena. We know little of what was really practiced, but we can make educated guesses, and interpretations. This is a Faith after all, and we are reconstructing day by day, so long as we don't try and change/rewrite the history and properly acknowledge our Personal Gnosis and Interpretations and make the right distinctions then all is well. So in my interpretation, it looks something like this: To start, it is a Männerbund, or Koryos, a Brotherhood or Band of men, so the first requirement for our group is of course being a man. (Sorry ladies! We also have female only positions within our organization though!) Now as stated we aren't Vikings, and we arent the Úlfhéðnar of legend either. Its 2025, we aren't 'berserking' into battle. So on that, we won't just allow any would be dude with anger issues, who bought same faux fur shoulder pelt all the dudes from the Beard Struggle wear off of Etsy, claiming that he 'See's red when he's angry' and nothing can stop him! (You can see I've had some personal experience there...) And being in America... For Helvede... It seems there's a plethora of guys who know nothing about the spirituality, but they saw something about Berserkers once and it was super MANLY so they become BerserkerVikingKing9000. Now I won't say that fighting is off the table within this though, My inspiration aside from wolves of course, does come along from my profession in Private Contracting. Fighting is kind of a big deal, and being capable of handling yourself and protecting others is a key factor. So we do take a dedication to fitness, and training, and believe each person who chooses to follow this, should be very capable even if it is not exactly necessary. For me, there is no separation between my faith and my work life or anything else. My faith is with me always, and in everything. Infact, my wolf pelt is sitting out on the passenger seat of my car while I'm at work, it's never far from me! Within our 'Wolf Cult' one of the biggest aspects is further embracing the Animistic aspect of the old ways, digging deep into the primal elements of ourselves. Heavily embracing the spirit in all things, and taking it upon ourselves to join efforts in cleaning up parks, wildlife areas and more. While we encourage all of our members to do so, as this faith being Animistic should drive one to that, being conscious of the natural world greatly, it is a Requirement for those in the wolf Cult to do so with their brothers. The Dedication to Óðinn. It is an Óðinnic Wolf Cult after all, and with that we swear not only oaths of fealty, and Loyalty to one another, but we swear to Óðinn, we fight for, learn and follow Óðinn's path. We follow the god of fury and frenzy, acting as his howling winds in the wild. Embracing the wild and primal wolf spirits! Many of our practices involve Utiseta, and trance dancing. Going to sit out in the woods which are most sacred to us in just Wolf Skins, as we work to connect and learn from the ancestors before us, or dancing wildly by the fire howling out in the woods and embracing the primal and free spirit of the wolf. Among all the other practices of Forn Seð. To avoid writing a book here, I am condensing a lot, and keeping it simple, but overall being a part of our Wolf Cult takes a lot of dedication and an unwavering faith in the Animistic ways of Forn Seð. And in terms of dedication, we also require that those who want to be part of it have a genuine wolf pelt to wear. We have ethical sources the pelts must be obtained from, and it benefits Wolf Conservations and efforts. And on the off chance a member hunts and kills a wolf, so long as it isn't them just going out targeting and killing a wolf for the sake of its pelt, and they actually had a reason they had to defend themselves or another from the wolf, we allow them to have that kill be made into a pelt to wear. Anyways, this may all sound silly to some, be an inspiration to others, or something that some don't care much for, and that is okay! But if it inspires you somewhat, than I am glad! Enjoy this fun video in the Koryos for further inspiration and learning as well: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LbIwi1HxmpE Image from the Torslunda Plates