Category Archives: Asatru

A Polytheist Perspective on “American Gods”

Posted on January 27, 2019 by

So, I finally watched American Gods last fall. Despite the hype, I wasn’t going to, because I’m not a fan of the “Gods need our prayers, worship, and belief to live” trope. I’m not sure whether I hate that trope … Continue reading →

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Musings on my current relationships with Odin and Athena (mostly Odin)

Posted on January 6, 2019 by

Sometimes I wonder what it is, precisely, the Gods want from me. Lately I wonder about Athena and Odin most of all.   I wonder why Athena – a Goddess of logic and rationality and cold, calculating precision of Mind … Continue reading →

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Round-Up of Interesting Links

Posted on October 7, 2018 by

Interesting Norse folklore: the huldra A fantastic argument that Yggdrasil, the World Tree, was meant to be represented by a yew, and not an ash tree as I had previously thought (I’m not sure which is the more common belief … Continue reading →

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Daily Devotions

Posted on October 7, 2018 by

If I could name a single habit/routine that I have put effort into changing this year that has had the most positive effect on my life and my mental health, it hasn’t been eating better or losing weight. Those are … Continue reading →

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Round-up of Interesting Links

Posted on August 10, 2018 by

So I know I have not been blogging much. I have been very inward focused lately, working on improving myself and staying balanced and stable, improving my health and neglected skills, and my relationships with the Gods. If you’re a … Continue reading →

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My Submission to Galina’s Agon for Saga

Posted on July 27, 2018 by

Originally posted on Gangleri's Grove:
For Saga: by Owlet Let the cool waves flow over us The glimmer of light reflecting on cave walls The taste of honey and the decaying whispers of generations It stings and it bites…

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hope for humanity

Posted on July 5, 2018 by

Originally posted on Gangleri's Grove:
May all the nations of the world sing their own version of this song. ?

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