For awhile I have been on a quest to feel the energy of my ancestors.
I have respect for all Pagans. Christians ruined a lot. Odinists were a victim of those too. There is barely any historic material left.
Odinism: The religion now called Odinism is the indigenous tradition of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European peoples. Pre-Christian in origin, it shows Paleolithic characteristics (the Shamanistic tendencies of Odin and the “trickster” aspects of Loki) as well as Neolithic traits (the ‘honor and shame” nature of its warlike ethical system, which is common among pastoral nomads).
This religion excisted way longer before Christianity. Christianity is a fart in history compared to Odinism.
I am glad that you learn more about your ancestors and honor them and live by their codes instead of living like a purposeless Hedonist.
Full upvote and resteem, this world needs more Pagans.
@valorforfreedom thank you for your very meaningful comment and support for Pagans. I look forward to sharing our ancestral information and more. I’m particularly interested in the shamanic practices of your ancestors. From my understanding shamanism is a Tibetan practice and considered witchcraft. I’d love to hear your thoughts on that too. I particularly enjoyed reading about the honor and shame war system. Your last comment regarding Hedonism is priceless and much appreciated.
@ellievallie you and me will make a spiritual superpower out of the politically incorrect Steemians.
Together we have many tools to strengthen and enrich the spirit.
Here is a video by Paul Waggener from the Wolfs of Vinland which are called Nazi for Hypermasculinity and honoring the Norse Gods which is just an insult to them, they ain't Nazis.
Galdr or Galdor, from the Old Norse, originally meant 'incantation'. The verb "gala" is also used for "to crow". It later came to mean magic in general. These are the sounds used in runic oral spells.The Galdr sounds are from Edred Thorsson's Futhark, a Handbook of Rune Magic.
Galdr has many purposes, here are some: Community, connecting with the ancestors and Norse gods, strengthening the spirit and communication with the dead & much more.