Tag: Paganism

Arguments for the Historical Worship of the Jötnar

By Tahni Nikitins

In Editorials

On November 27, 2017

In this series, we've explored the archaeological evidence and analyzed surviving popular texts about the pre-Christian religions in Scandinavia. It seems high time to turn toward scholarship which analyzes the role of the jötnar in Norse mythology and pre-Christian pagan practice.

Editorials , Stag & Thorn

Erdhenne: Gray Hen of Germanic Folklore

By Heather O'brien

On August 10, 2017

They have adorned the walls of temples and modern kitchens alike. They are creatures associated with fertility, victory, and divination. Folklore long regards them as key characters throughout the anc

Editorials , Modern Heathenry

Why Heathenry is Awesome: A Detailed List

By Cara Freyasdaughter

On February 27, 2017

Every Heathen’s reasons for choosing Heathenry are different. Personally, I have a ton of reasons for choosing a Heathen path. That's why my column at Patheos used to be called “Happily Heathen”

Book Review: “Norse Mythology” By Neil Gaiman

By Xander

In Heathen Book Reviews

On February 17, 2017

Title: Norse Mythology Author(s): Neil Gaiman Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Date Published: February 7, 2017 Language: English Cover: Hardcover/Paperback/E-book Pages: 304 TL;DR “Norse Mythology” isn’t Neil Gaiman’s masterpiece or anything, and it should not be mistaken for any kind of thorough examination of the Lore, but it IS a thoroughly enjoyable recounting of many of our favorite […]

Editorials , Everyday Heathenry

So you want to be a Heathen

By Räv Skogsberg

On February 2, 2017

I was recently asked what advice I would give to someone interested in becoming a Nordic Pagan. This is such a deep and important question, and how we answer says a lot about what Heathenry is to us.

News

Canadian Heathens Spearhead Pagan Declaration

By Xander

On December 10, 2016

Today, at about 2 PM GMT, an interfaith group in Canada officially released the "Canadian Pagan Declaration on Intolerance", just in time for the International Human Rights Day 2016. The effort was sp

Fast-growing Swedish Asatru org exposed

By Xander

In News

On November 29, 2016

In a recent interview, Nordiska Asa-Samfundet's (NAS) Spokesman, Stenar Sonevang, claimed that the NAS is entirely non-political and open to anyone who wishes to explore the faith. Unfortunately, this narrative quickly crumbles upon close inspection. HHH has uncovered shockingly unsavory ties to some of Sweden's most radical underground groups.

Modern Heathenry

A Heathen’s Journey to Devotional Polytheism

By Cara Freyasdaughter

On November 17, 2016

Heathens have a wide variety of spiritual experiences. Some Heathens have little or no direct experiences with the Gods, while others develop devotional relationships with one or more Heathen deities.

Editorials , Ranting Recon

The Reconstructionist Method

By Xander

On October 27, 2016

Reconstructionist Heathenry. For a phrase that's so widely used throughout our community, there seems to be an awful lot of misconceptions about what it actually means.

A Dedication Contract for Freya

By Cara Freyasdaughter

In Editorials , Modern Heathenry

On October 6, 2016

My relationship with Freya has been a long one which has involved much wooing on both of our parts. It started when I was 19 and had just found Wicca; She turned out to be my Patron Deity. A few years later, I found Heathenry, and I was able to put my worship of her into her a more coherent cultural and religious context. Many years later I went through a really bad relationship and subsequent divorce, and She helped me put my pieces back together and become whole again. In the years since my divorce, I've deepened into a clergy role for Her, and in doing so, I found myself in need of a Dedication Contract.

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