Land spirits (Old Norse landvættir) are the localized animating spirits of the land. (Polytheistic gods are immanent within the land as well, but have a more universal range; nevertheless, the line between gods and land spirits in the pre-Christian religion of the Norse and other Germanic peoples is hardly clear-cut.) They wield considerable influence over the well-being of the land and all who depend on it. They can bless or curse those who live or travel within their land, and be blessed or cursed by them in turn. They’re fierce protectors of their native lands, seldom tolerant of mistreatment and dishonor, and seem to have a very passionate disposition in general. The pre-Christian Germanic peoples seem to have taken great care to maintain the land spirits’ favor. For example, the first law code of Iceland (930 CE) instructed those entering the country by ship to remove the dragon-heads from their boats when they sighted land, lest they frighten the land spirits. Just as there’s no absolutely distinct line between the land spirits and the gods, the lines that separate the land spirits from the elves, dwarves, and giants are blurry as well. As with the elves, the worship of the land spirits continued long after the Germanic peoples were officially converted to Christianity and the veneration of the principal heathen gods had become little more than a folk memory. #asatru #pagan #heathen #norse

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

Edisto Island, South Carolina. There are spirits walking this road.

Heill Óðinn Wodanaz Niðr Bors Alföðr Frumverur Friggjar Baldrsfaðr Faðr Galdr Fimbultyr Morgunbæn Svá hjalpi þér hollar véttir, Óðinn ok fleiri goð, sem þú feldir mér fár af höndum. . Then may the holy spirits, Frigg and Freyja, and the beneficent Benevolent Powers help you, even as you have protected me from the clutches of danger. Ásaheill ᚨᛚᚢ 🙌🏻

In the sagas and historical texts, seiðr was primarily associated with feminine power, as it was believed to involve manipulation of fate, spirits, and emotions—traits that were seen as linked to the feminine and mystical rather than the masculine ideals of strength and combat. When Odin practiced seiðr, it was considered taboo and shameful for him because it was traditionally associated with women. While the Poetic Edda doesn’t directly say Odin “lost his manhood,” it does reflect the tension around his practice of seiðr. In Völuspá, Odin speaks of his sacrifices for knowledge, including his hanging on Yggdrasil (stanza 22), but the shame of practicing seiðr is more explicitly referenced in Lokasenna, where Loki mocks Odin for engaging in practices that were seen as unmanly, such as taking on the female role of the seeress. This taunting reinforces the cultural perception of seiðr as diminishing masculinity.

Just a #heathen leaving gifts and honoring the Landvættir. Heil, Spirits of The Wild.

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Since we’re all sharing, this is my “Altar” , it’s the fiery thing you see when you enter the room it is made up of A mead horn, a signal horn & longsword for Heimdalr my family’s ancestry and personal affects of blood relatives who have passed. As well as the Ashes of one of the goodest Bois to ever dog. And the two wolf spirits that protect the home.