Paganism

Homes and Castles

Honor the spirit of home and land. Remind yourself to appreciate and respect what surrounds you; your walls, floor, mantle, trees, and animals. Take nothing for granted and build the most precious things of all – family homes and homesteads. Together, these foster bonds that build clans and tribes – the utmost successful societal forms of life.

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Paganism

Family Oriented

Heathenry is about home and family. Centering our lives around relationships with our kith and kin, honoring our ancestors, and investing in the welfare of our larger group, we strive for a life of reciprocal inviolability, a life with greater meaning and purpose.

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Paganism

Order from Chaos

Discover our primal need for an “innangarðr,” or an orderly environment with people that we can truly trust. Heathenry and paganism offer a meaningful cultural context to build such relationships despite living in a chaotic world.

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Paganism

Frith, Honor, and Luck (Part II: Honour)

For many of us, honor remains an unfamiliar concept. But what if our own family members were victims of heinous crimes? We may find ourselves wishing for the “old ways” of seeking vengeance to reclaim lost honor. In our modern world, the path to honor may be more complex than we expect.

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Frith, Honor, and Luck (Part I: Frith)

Discover the unmatched bond of frith in our ancestors’ society – a connecting force that transcended borders, strengthened communities, and celebrated joy as a shared experience. Nothing was taken lightly, as an oath of frith was of the highest significance, ensuring “reciprocal inviolability” for all.

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Paganism

Frith, Honor, and Luck (Part 0: Introduction)

Drawing on Grønbech’s words, understanding ‘Frith, Honor, and Luck’ is vital for modern heathens. These are the cornerstones which build the heathen worldview, with all else being constructed thereafter. Fertility, taboos, and tribal loyalty all exist under this umbrella; find out more by exploring The Culture of the Teutons.

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On the Self and Human Origins

Trace your roots back to the primordial soup or a son of Woden? From recent science and ancient heathen writings, discover the many elements – from the fetch to the wode – that make up a human and understand how they weave in and out of the body-soul complex. Honor your ancestors and discover who you truly are.

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Paganism

Animism

Animism is the foundation of ancient paganism, believing that animals, plants, and inanimate objects possess a spiritual essence. Get to the source of your influences and understand the connection between the spiritual and physical world. Cultivate gratitude by making offerings to the natural world and uncover the implications of a worldview that does not separate the supernatural from the natural.

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