r/NorsePaganism

The era of faroese nationalism is over, overthrown by the gay agenda. The rumours that this is no longer an inclusive space because the placeholder imagery wasn't as inclusive as the previous artwork can now be laid to rest.

Ok, jokes aside, the temporary fix stayed in place longer than planned, but after some excellent work by u/thekiltedheathen the sub finally has new art. (They're amazing, and (way too) modestly priced, please go support them. )

Oh, and if anyone knows who made the shieldwall art in the sidebar, please let me know so i can ask them for permission to use their art.

Que te hace pensarlo? He visto muchos devotos que dicen tener cuidado y ponerle límites y al mismo tiempo decir que te puede usar para su propio beneficio.

Existe alguna diferencia entre las versiones de otros países como Wotan?

Y que lo hace diferente a alguna deidad que te despedaza la vida para hacerte nacer de nuevo?

I’m not out here trying to throw hate this is not my intention if it offends someone I’m genuinely sorry but my question is why is loki such a big deal in paganism recently? For years it wasn’t even recognized by that big festival in the u.s. until recently. I’ve been pagan for years now and really can’t figure it out there’s nothing I have read that says he was actually worshipped, respected yes but nothing I can find shows this. And my own feelings are why worship a deity that literally is the cause of the end of times with his giant children that kill off the rest of the gods but a few. Even towards the end Odin will find a way to cut ties with his blood brother so Is it just people are starting to feel his pull more or is it more of the ideals I’m really curious and anytime I do ask this question it’s always met with anger and hate I’m just honestly curious. Thank you for the read and answers gods guide you and yours.

Heya!

I am looking for some friends who are Pagan. My anxiety is bad and I have always had trouble meeting people in real life so I wanted to try to find my people online.

A bit about me. My name is Lily. I am 36. Trans female. She/her pronouns. In Central New York. I love to draw, watch anime, play video games, go for walks and listen to music. 

I have been interested in Wicca since I was 13 in 2003. Felt drawn to it and have done spells and rituals. The past 5 or 6 years, I have become interested in Druidry and Celtic Paganism. I am now interested in Norse Paganism but I know some groups are pretty racist and so I want to stay far from those. I keep trying to find a path that I can call my own. At this point, I just want to call myself an Animist and Pagan. I believe everything has a soul and should be respected and I believe that deity comes in many different forms. The other labels just make my head spin because there is so much misinformation or falsely labeled UPG as historical fact. It would be cool to have someone or a group of people to discuss, read together, be a small and safe community for each other.

I have discord and can talk here too. Feel free to message me or comment!

Have a good day!

Hello! Long time lurker, first time posting. I'm a Norse Pagan of 4 years who needs a bit of advice.

My best friend is Jewish and has been interested in paganism. They know I'm pagan as we've lived together and have watched me to rituals and celebrate our holidays together. Through watching me, they have grown interested in my connection to the Norse Gods and in a way, are a bit...envious? Not sure that's the correct word... They feel no connection to their God and is looking for some kind of connection with a higher power.

Now, whether or not this is going to fall on the path of the Norse side is up in the air as I told them to open their heart and look for signs of the Gods reaching out to them, that it could be any pantheon that does so. Mine came from a paranormal entity that led me to runes in a witch store (yes, I'm serious. Very unconventional).

This is where I need help, hopefully from other Jewish Pagans. Where should my friend begin? How do I introduce them to paganism while respecting their Jewish heritage? What are some of your experiences with converting to paganism that they may be able to relate to? Thank you in advance!

Hello seekers and followers of the path,

I hope you are all well and in good health. So, today I have been reading the poetic edda (Professor Crawford translation) and just finishes the Harbarthsljoth poem which pretty much shows an interesting dialogue between lord thor and is father odin and man I have to say this is definitely the funniest thing on this path that i’ve read so far.

Like Odin (Disguised as Graybeard) refusing to take Thor across the lake and then both of them proceeding to roast each other for minutes is definitely not something I expected. I heard a tid bit from Professor Crawfords lectures about it but sitting down and reading it (especially since there is a large thunder storm outside my home now) made it even funnier.

And how they both end it by basically saying “what were you doing meanwhile?” Or as I’m taking it in a modern form “what the fuck did you do?”

I still however am trying to find the lesson in this poem ahaha part of me thinks that for this there is none

But another part of me is like: maybe the lesson for me is that arguing with people solves nothing and deters you from the task at hand

Interested to hear all of your thoughts on it for those of you who have read it

:)

At least one in three companies I find that are advertised towards men (or about something a little 'rough and tumble nature' esque, like carpentry, forestry, or hiking) always have names along the lines of 'Viking something' or 'something Viking'.

I know that the vikings are more historical than anything else, but I find it annoying. It just feels a little insulting that people decide that viking culture is completely obsolete and can just be used as marketing. Things like that as a whole rub me the wrong way, even if it's not outright cultural appropriation.

Then again, I'm petty as hell and this might just be a case of that.

Some Seidr practices are said to have been rhythmic and hypnotic, entering some kinds of states of trance. Does anyone use repetitions of mantras? And if yes, what kinds of mantras?

I’ve been thinking about posting this for a while because I don’t really know who else to ask.
I left Islam after a very difficult experience. I’m not here to criticize it or debate religion I just wanted to mention it because I think it matters to why I’m struggling now. After leaving, I spent a long time researching different beliefs and eventually found myself drawn to Norse paganism. The more I learned, the more it felt like home. I love the mythology, the worldview, the values, and the way the religion approaches life and death. Learning about Heathenry has brought me a sense of peace I hadn’t felt in a long time.
The problem is one thought keeps coming back.
I want to believe the gods are real. I want to believe there is an afterlife. The idea of going to Hel after a natural death is comforting to me, not frightening. I genuinely hope the gods exist, and I want to build a relationship with them.
But there’s always a voice in the back of my mind saying, “What if there are no gods? What if death is simply the end?”
I do believe spirituality is possible. I’ve had personal experiences that make me think there is more to reality than we understand. But when it comes to gods specifically, I hesitate. Maybe it’s just doubt, or maybe it’s tied to leaving a religion that gave me such a definite picture of God and the afterlife.
Because of that, I sometimes feel guilty calling myself a Heathen. It feels almost dishonest, even though Heathenry is the religion I feel most connected to. I don’t want to reject the gods I just can’t force certainty.
Has anyone else gone through something similar, especially after leaving another religion?

Okay so I've done a bit of research bc I'm new to deity work and nordic paganism and I've stumbled upon Rán. I've always loved rain, storms and an aduible loud ocean. I haven't exactly been praying but I have been feelin called to the storms in my area and when I'm in the water I mostly spend time under the water.

Anyways basically my question is whether Rán is seen as evil or not. I've seen multiple views and takes on this. SOme people say she fishes the bodies of the drowned out of the sea and gives them a place to say (so to speak) because they didn't get funerals back then. Some say she is evil and is basically pullin sailors into the sea and drowining them with her net to take their souls.

It's kinda hard finding good info on it and everyone keeps recommending the same youtube video on this topic so idk. I also wouldn't know or feel drawn to any other energy regarding the water but maybe I just don't know of any that fit what I'm feeling. Does anyone know more or have some insight?