[Text in English/Image in Portuguese] Carl-Herman Tillagen in his collection of Swedish folklore “Svenska folklekar och danser” reports that in Småland (southern Sweden) in 1949–1950 there was a local belief that it was forbidden for crows, ravens and magpies, as they were Odin's birds.

Depiction of what is believed to be Yggdrasil on the Överhogdal tapestry found in Sweden, from the late Viking era.

Statue of Thor in Djurgårdsbron, Stockholm, Sweden.

I am looking forward to my first Midgardsblot this year, along with seeing Heilung's last ritual in Sweden. I would like to arrive to Norway eariler than the 12th and also stay in Sweden for at least a week after the ritual. It would be really cool to group up with like-minded people here and explore the lands together, anyone interested?

The earliest known Valknut appears on 8th-century CE stones from Lärbro, Gotland, Sweden: the Tängelgårda and Stora Hammars stones. Tängelgårda I, the largest, features a bottom panel with a large ship, while other panels depict Odin-related imagery: battle scenes with ravens, a horse (possibly Sleipnir with multiple legs?), and a panel with men, a horse, and two Valknuts. The other Tängelgårda stones lack the Valknut.

The Stora Hammars I stone, like Tängelgårda I, is an 8th–9th-century CE artifact from Lärbro, Gotland, Sweden. It features a large ship at the bottom, battle scenes (one possibly linked to Hildr’s legendary endless battle, though unconfirmed), a likely sacrifice scene with a Valknut above an altar (some claim a “Blood Eagle” ritual, despite limited evidence), and a woman between two men at the top.

Hej, allihop. I want to connect and get to know my bew family here on FolkRealms. Please share with me where you're from, your story on how you found your place with the old gods, your family clan (if you know it), and what you like to do for your gods and ancestors. I'll start: I am Fylgjumaðr (one who follows). I moved to America almost 21 years ago from Munsö, Sweden. My family is among the few remaining of the Munsö clan. I found my way through numerous subliminal messages from Óðinn—whom gave me my name "Fylgjumaðr," which has led me through paths of immense knowledge and wisdom from corners of the world that I did not expect, including Quantum Physics, learning several languages including Old Norse and a little bit of the Diné (Navajo) language, and spiritual depths I did not know ever existed. I am now a vitki who travels and observes in silence. "For when I became silent, I was able to listen." -Óðinn.

🇬🇧 text further down ⬇️ Vilka är Nordiska Asa-samfundet? Nordiska Asa-samfundet (NAS) är ett registrerat trossamfund med bas i Sverige, men med medlemmar i stora delar av världen. Samfundet verkar för att bevara, utöva och stärka den nordiska förkristna tron – Asatron – som en levande och giltig religion i vår tid. I Sverige har samfundet för närvarande sex aktiva blotlag, vilka regelbundet anordnar blot och andra samlingar. Dessa grupper utgör en viktig del av det lokala andliga livet och erbjuder gemenskap, högtidsfirande och ett konkret sätt att hedra makterna, förfäderna och naturen. Nordiska Asa-samfundet har också utsett Thegnar i andra delar av världen. En Thegn inom NAS är en person med särskilt förtroende och ansvar för att samordna och stödja verksamheten i sitt område, samt att vara kontaktperson för medlemmar och intresserade. I dagsläget har samfundet en Thegn i USA och en Thegn i Danmark. Deras uppgift är att främja gemenskapen, bistå vid blot och ceremonier, samt sprida kunskap om asatron i sina respektive länder. Alla som delar samfundets grundläggande värderingar, uttryckta i Asavisiret, är välkomna som medlemmar. Asavisiret är en samling grundprinciper som förmedlar samfundets syn på tro, liv och samvaro. Det betonar vördnad för makterna och naturen, heder och ansvar gentemot familj, samhälle och förfäder, samt friheten att söka andlig vägledning i den nordiska traditionen. Asavisiret uttrycker också respekt för människors lika värde och för rätten att utöva sin tro utan att påtvingas andra livsåskådningar. Nordiska Asa-samfundet är öppet för alla som delar denna livshållning – oavsett bakgrund. Tillsammans verkar vi för att hålla vår nordiska tro levande, med rötterna i historien och blicken mot framtiden. För mer information och för att bli medlem, besök vår officiella hemsida: https://asa-samfundet.se 🇬🇧 Who are the Nordiska Asa-samfundet (Nordic Asa-community) ? The Nordic Asa-Community (NAS/NAC) is a registered religious organization based in Sweden, with members across many parts of the world. The community is dedicated to preserving, practicing, and strengthening the pre-Christian Nordic faith – Ásatrú – as a living and valid religion in our time. In Sweden, the community currently has six active blót kindreds (local groups), which regularly organize blóts and other gatherings. These groups play an important role in local spiritual life, offering fellowship, celebration, and a tangible way to honor the powers, the ancestors, and nature. The Nordic Asa-Community has also appointed Thegns in other parts of the world. A Thegn within NAS is a person entrusted with responsibility for coordinating and supporting community activities in their region, and for serving as a contact person for members and interested individuals. Currently, the community has a Thegn in the USA and a Thegn in Denmark. Their role is to foster fellowship, assist with blóts and ceremonies, and spread knowledge about Ásatrú in their respective regions. Everyone who shares the community’s core values, as expressed in the Ásavisir, is welcome to join. The Ásavisir is a set of guiding principles that expresses the community’s view on faith, life, and coexistence. It emphasizes reverence for the powers and nature, honor and responsibility toward family, society, and ancestors, and the freedom to seek spiritual guidance through the Nordic tradition. The Ásavisir also affirms respect for human dignity and the right to practice one’s faith without being subjected to other belief systems. The Nordic Asa-Community is open to all who share this outlook – regardless of background. Together, we work to keep our Nordic faith alive, rooted in history and looking toward the future. For more information and to become a member, please visit our official website: https://asa-samfundet.se/en/

Heilungs last ceremony ritual before their pause will be on August 17th in Dalhalla Sweden. I have a ticket 😊 Anyone else planning to go? Let's connect!! ✨ https://www.dalhalla.se/konsert/heilung/

Who ever made this site I love you ❤️ thank you, we need this, I need this 🙏 I should introduce myself, I'm a viking from Foteviken that moved 2010 to Norway. I haven't been doing much viking these years because of health but in my heart I will always be viking. I'm originally from Poland but don't write polish but understand it. I was only 1,5 year when my mother took me to Sweden. My wish is to go visit Wolin before I get to old. I will post the few vikingish pictures I have, I don't sell things I am more on the shamanic route.