#norse pagan

[bowldrips]

"How was Loki with Angrboða AND Sigyn?"

Old art. But I still stand by it...and use the second panel as a react all the time XD.

#there's no “canon” answer #this is just one of my fav options #lokean #norse god loki #loki deity #norse loki #myth loki #loki #sigyn #angrboda #angrboða #heathen #norse pagan #paganblr #heathenry #norse paganism #pagan #norse pantheon #norse mythology #norse polytheism #queer pagan

[childofthewolvess]

Loki currently is walking me through my exploration of gender and especially tentatively trying the term genderfluid for myself and ugh I’m just so thankful for them during this. I felt so lost and alone before with gender and Loki has just been such a comforting force

#witchblr #heathenry #lokean #norse pagan

[lokavisi]

Please reblog and share around. The higher the sample size, the better! I want to know who's working with the queer bois the most lol

#heathen #heathenry #asatru #norse pagan #norse paganism #germanic paganism #lokean #loki #norse loki #loki deity #loki laufeyjarson #odin #odin deity #norse odin #oðinn #deity work #deity worship #pagan #paganism #lgbtq #queer #inclusive heathenry

[khaire-traveler]

✨ Subtle Deity Worship Master List ✨

Greek Deities:

Subtle Aphrodite Worship

Subtle Ares Worship

Subtle Apollo Worship

Subtle Artemis Worship

Subtle Athena Worship

Subtle Dionysus Worship

Subtle Eros Worship

Subtle Hephaestus Worship

Subtle Hermes Worship

Subtle Demeter Worship

Subtle Hera Worship

Subtle Zeus Worship

Subtle Circe Worship

Subtle Hestia Worship

Subtle Helios Worship

Subtle Persephone Worship

Subtle Poseidon Worship

Subtle Hekate Worship

Subtle Hygeia Worship

Subtle Nemesis Worship

Subtle Psyche Worship

Subtle Asklepios Worship

Subtle Haides Worship

Subtle Harpocrates Worship

Subtle Erebos Worship

Subtle Medea Worship

Subtle Tyche Worship

Subtle Lethe Worship

Subtle Selene Worship

Subtle Eris Worship

Subtle Themis Worship

Subtle Talos Worship

Subtle Thanatos Worship

Subtle Nyx Worship

Subtle Hypnos Worship

Norse Deities:

Subtle Sigyn Worship

Subtle Loki Worship

Subtle Baldr Worship

Subtle Freyr Worship

Subtle Odin Worship

Subtle Freyja Worship

Subtle Thorr Worship

Subtle Tyr Worship

Subtle Jormungandr Worship

Subtle Hel Worship

Subtle Sleipnir Worship

Subtle Idunna Worship - created by @soil-and-stanzas :)

Subtle Fenrir Worship

Goetic Demons - credit goes to @altargarden :

Subtle Ipos Worship

Subtle Gaap Worship

Subtle Seere Worship

Subtle Vassago Worship

Subtle Orobas Worship

Subtle Sitri Worship

Subtle Stolas Worship

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This list will be updated as I make more posts!

#helpol #hellenic polytheism #hellenic pagan #paganblr #pagan tips #deity worship #norse pagan #norse heathen

[odinswitch]

Quick reminder for both new pagans and experienced pagans: it's normal to not always feel a deity's presence, and it's normal even if you never feel their presence. You're not doing anything wrong.

#paganism #pagan #pagans of tumblr #pagan witch #paganblr #polytheist #polytheistic #polytheism #deity work #deity worship #deities #heathenry #hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #hellenismos #helpol #norse polytheism #norse pagan #norse paganism

[ts-witchy-archive]

16 Ways to Connect with the Gods when you don't have an Altar

So I'm currently away from home for 10 days (pet/house sitting) and I don't have an altar space with me. I have my tarot deck and that's it. I decided to write this list incase it might help someone else who is away from home or is just in the pagan closet. Enjoy!

Read your Deity's myths or listen to people read myths on youtube

Sit outside and just think about them

Set your phone background to something that reminds you of them

Wear their colours or symbols

Make or listen to a playlist dedicated to your Deity/Deities

Do a digital offering on tumblr or another site

Just talk to them about your day

Write some poetry for them. Anything can be poetry, it doesn't have to be good

Scroll through their tags on social media

If you have coloured shoelaces wear their corresponding colours on your shoes!! (I can't believe i didn't think about this earlier)

Do your make up to honour them

Talk about them in a (dedicated witchy/pagan) discord server

Do something nice for someone. I know it's cheesy but it's cliche for a reason. For me it definitely makes me feel closer to my Gods

Draw/make art of them or one of their symbols

Youtube ambiance videos are great! If your Deity has an association with fire, water, birds, communal spaces or music there are heaps of videos on Youtube that you can play. Think coffee shop ambiance (communal space), waterfall/rain/water ambiance, nature/bird chirping ambiance, fire place ambiance, studying at the library ambiance, etc. endless possibilities

Draw their sigils/symbols on your face with skin care

I hope this helps!! Feel free to add any other tips. I tried to keep these relatively accessible for everyone.

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[apolloslyrics]

☀️Deities☀️

I see so many people criticizing others over their relationships, or lack thereof, with their deities, so here are some reminders:

Not having deities is okay.

Having just a devotional relationship with your deities is okay.

Having a working relationship with your deities is okay.

Playing games with your deities is okay.

Harmless jokes with your deities are okay.

Doing fun things with your deities is okay.

Doing devotional offerings for your deities is okay.

Giving physical offerings to your deities is okay.

Not being able to do certain offerings for deities is okay.

Having an altar for your deities is okay, no matter the size.

Not having an altar for your deities is okay.

Laughing with your deities is okay.

Crying with your deities is okay.

Having genuine conversations with your deities is okay.

Being unable to hear/see deities is okay.

Being able to hear/see deities is okay.

Not being able to communicate through divination is okay.

Using divination as a key element in communication is okay.

Not calling on deities during spellwork is okay.

Asking deities to help during spellwork is okay.

Asking deities for help in general is okay.

This is your relationship with your deities in your practice. Don't let anyone tell you what you can and can't do. 🫶

It's 2am, please forgive me if there are any mistakes!

#hellenic pagan #paganism #eclectic pagan #pagan #pagan witch #gay pagan #pagan blog #pagan community #divination #deity work #norse deities #greek deities #loki deity #hellenic deities #deity worship #apollo deity #deity witchcraft #gods and deities #deities #deity #greek paganism #pagan holidays #norse pagan #pagan altar #paganlife #pagans of tumblr #paganblr #eclectic witch #tarot witch #baby witch

[divine-crows]

I think one of the hardest lessons I've had to learn as a pagan, is that it's sometimes okay to not do anything.

Constantly dividing my mind between worship, work (gaining income), school, and my social life tore me apart. And I was ashamed to even talk to my deities when months had passed. But they weren't ashamed of me.

Sometimes doing your best is an act of worship. It's not about giving up what you need to survive. You matter. You always have mattered.

#first post in forever lol #paganism #pagan #deity worship #deity #hellenic pagan #norse pagan #celtic pagan #polytheism

[w-y-r-d]

#heathenry #norse paganism #heathen #norse pagan #pagan #norse heathenry #norse heathen #inclusive heathenry #reproductive rights

[taking-thyme]

The Structure of a Pagan Prayer

When appealing to a deity or making an offering, it’s wise to know how this was traditionally done in the past so you can be as respectful as possible and build a true reciprocity with the gods. This type of prayer structure is found in all manner of pagan religions from Norse paganism, Hellenic (Greek) polytheism, Kemetic (Egyptian) prayer and so on. I got the inspiration and much of the information here from @Ocean Keltoi on Youtube who is a fantastic scholar and Norse heathen who actively stands against prejudice and is all around a wonderful resource. 

Now, there are three main elements of a pagan prayer, which should be done in this order:

1. The Invocation. This is where you call upon the specific god you’re hoping to connect with. Think of it as writing the name and address on your letter to the Gods - it lets the deity know that this prayer is directed at them, which is important in a polytheistic religion with many gods. To start your invocation, address the deity directly by name, or use an epithet or kenning that they're known by. It's especially wise to choose an epithet that relates to what you're praying for, like using one of Apollo's healer epithets while addressing him in a prayer about a loved one's sickness,  for instance. It’s also a good idea to praise them highly and with a certain air of reverence. These are ancient deities after all. 

2. The Argument. Here you give your reasons for why a deity should fulfill your request and favor you. If you’ve brought offerings, cite them here. You can also include reasons for why you’re reaching out, such as love in a prayer for Aphrodite or matters of justice with the god Tyr. This is where you make your case to them. And if you’re reaching out to a deity you don’t have a working relationship with, which let’s be honest will be the case many more times than we’d like, then you can tell them this here also. A good example might be “Oh Tyr, one-handed war god and son of Odin, though we have not met before I have heard your name and been called to it…”

3. The Request. Finally you ask the gods to look kindly on your request and to grant you their blessing. Again, be as respectful and reverent as possible towards them. 

Prayer Example: “Grey-eyed Athena, daughter of thundering Zeus, if ever I have poured out sweet wine for you, look kindly on me and grant me your wisdom.”

How to stand when making the prayer

This depends on which God you’re reaching out to and, of course, your own personal comfort. The most common ways of praying are to stand and perform some gesture of reverence, kneel while praying and even prostrate, kneeling fully on the ground with your head down as you appeal to the gods. Some might also choose to wear veils when performing prayers or rituals for deities, though this is naturally up to the individual. 

In Hellenic tradition, if you’re praying to an Ouranic god (deities of the heavens) you would traditionally wear your hair up and stand with your arms raised to the heavens while reciting your prayer. Meanwhile, if you are praying to a Chthonic god (deities of the underworld), you would kneel and face downwards towards the Earth with your hair flowing freely. 

Some Norse sources tell of ancient pagans prostrating before the gods, and yet this is still not entirely necessary. Pray however you see fit and what is most comfortable for you at the moment. 

^ This is what prostrating looks like

Sources:

Ocean Keltoi's video on pagan prayers

Hearth and Fire Work's blog post on Hellenic prayer structure

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[chaos-bites]

🔥 Subtle Loki Worship 🐎

Sitting around a bonfire or campfire, especially with loved ones

Being kind to children; playing with them if offered

Supporting organizations focused on marginalized groups; spreading the word, donating, volunteering, etc.

Supporting organizations focused on children and children's safety

Volunteering at a homeless shelter or an animal shelter

Teaching yourself that it's ok to ask for help, even if you don't receive it at first

Seeking out a community you can join; this will help with creating a support system as well; LGBTQ+ support groups, gamer groups, fandom groups, etc.

Having horse, snake, raven, or wolf imagery around; having skull imagery is also cool, but may not be acceptable in all households

Engaging with your childhood media or toys

Having literally any stuffed animals

Keeping a list of jokes and quotes that make you laugh

Supporting animal conservation efforts

Learning to accept yourself for who you are; embracing unique aspects of your identity, especially those that are looked down upon by others

Showing support for marginalized groups, such as being an LGBTQ+ ally or purchasing from POC small business owners

Identifying your strengths and weaknesses; finding healthy ways to acknowledge them both

Learning new ways of coping with emotional turmoil, including mental illness related situations

Listening to scary stories

Having a candle that reminds you of him (no altar needed)

Collecting lost or interesting objects (so long as it's not reclaimed first lol)

Being a little mischievous/silly with loved ones

Finding little ways to express yourself if you can't do so openly (e.g. wearing a bracelet with the colors of your gender identity, wearing shoelaces with pride flag colors that aren't easily recognizable, etc.)

Being kind to yourself when you're having a difficult time

Learning to forgive yourself for past mistakes you've made

Sleeping with comfy blankets

Drinking hot chocolate

Eating candies and sweets or spicy foods

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May add more later! So far, this is my list of discreet ways to worship Loki. Hope this helps, and take care, y'all! ❤️

Link to my Subtle Worship Master list

#loki deity #loki worship #norse paganism #norse pagan #norse deities #paganblr #pagan tips #deity worship #norse gods

[notthesomefather]

Watching genocide and mass violence erupt across the world can induce a feeling of fatigue, hopelessness, and fatalism. Whether it's international violence or hate-crimes in our own countries, there may not be much we can do, but we can't stop contacting our representatives and donating where/when the funds will actually go to survivors and grieving families/communities.

I pray the Old Gods can help civilians find safety, justice, and peace, while those who commit such violence find severe consequences.

Flags depicted: (top row) Democratic Republic of the Congo and Palestine; (second row) Sudan and Syrian Resistance; (third row) Ukraine and the transgender pride flag.

#political #heathen #asatru #norse pagan #polytheism #polytheist #palestine #ukraine #syria #sudan #democratic republic of the congo #trans #transgender #lgbtqia

[actiwitch]

Queer Heathenry Masterpost

(updated google doc here)

General awareness:

Neo-Nazi Prevention & Dog Whistles White supremacists are misappropriating Norse mythology Dog Whistles in the Gender Critical Movement Guide to Anti-LGBTQ Online Hate and Disinformation What To Do When Racists Try To Hijack Your Religion Inside Asatruism's Fight Against the Co-Opting of Their Religion by White Supremacists

Sources and Sites:

GLBT in the Northern Tradition (site) Vikings are Gay! Podcast (podcast) Academic Research

Excerpts and Essays:

Sex, Status, and Seiðr: Homosexuality and Germanic Religion Sons of Frey Ergi: The Way of the Third Being Ergi The Tale of a Transsexual Norse Pagan Spirit-Worker

Scholarly Articles:

Queer Themes In Old Norse Myth Feminism in Medieval Scandinavia: How Paganism Forged Gender Equality Magic, Genderfluidity, and queer Vikings, ca. 750-1050 Mythical beasts: How queer bodies expand the religious imaginary

Practices:

Rite of Passage for an Ergi Child Honoring Ancestors: Queer Rite of Elevation

Queer-friendly Creators:

Ocean Keltoi (YouTube) Nordic Mythology Podcast (Spotify) The Norse Gods: Loki: An Evil Queer Icon? (YouTube) Storied (YouTube) The Welsh Viking (YouTube) Hearthkvlt (online shop; artist) Lockwood Metaphysical (online shop; artist) Ludvig Levin (online shop; artist)

Queer/queer interpreted passages:

Grettisfærsla  The Birth of Sleipnir  Þrymskviða  Lokasenna

#heathenry #pagan #queer #queer paganism #paganblr #norse paganism #norse pagans #norse pagan #heathen pagan #heathenblr #heathen witch #queer witch #queer pagan #lgbt witch #lgbt pagan #loki worship

[kazenorth]

Stamp Them Out 🐎

Symbols in this piece:

-Sleipnir: Eight-legged horse of Odin

-On the horse's muzzle: Eolhx, part of the runic alphabet. A slashed version is present on the snake

-In the background, Helm of Awe/terror, (Ægishjálmr): Symbolizes power, dominance, and strikes fear into the enemy.

EDIT: the rune on the horse and snake IS NOT a life rune, which is the appropriated n@zi symbol. Thank you to the person who pointed this out. Changes have been made to it's description.

#art #illustration #digital art #animalart #animal #animalartist #fanart #furry artist #nordic #Norse symbolism #old norse #norse pagan #norse paganism #scandinaviendesign #Scandinavian #anti facist #antifacist #horse #snake #horseart #snake art #graphic design #graphic art #animal art #poster #power #left #leftist

[thewyrdo]

A (norse pagan) prayer I like to recite from time to time.

(written by me, feel free to use it too/adapt to your own practice. 🤍) (maybe contains upg? i wrote this based on the concepts and "vibes", roughly put, that i get from each Deity.)

May Odin teach us,

May Thor keep us,

May Tyr guide us.

May Heimdall show us the truth.

May Frigg love us,

May Freya show us how to love,

May Skadi strengthen us,

May Idunn keep us young, at all ages.

May Freyr show us peace,

May Njord lead us to prosperity,

May Baldur show us beauty,

May Bragi open our ears to the music.

May Sigyn teach us forgiveness,

May Loki show us our fire,

May Fenrir bring justice.

May Hel bring the necessary ends,

and when we reach our own,

May she welcome us in.

#english isn't my first language so let me know if something's off 🤍 #norse gods #norse pantheon #heathen #heathenry #pagan prayer #norse paganism #norse pagan #{ prayer }

[odinswitch]

I feel like a lot of the questions in pagan spaces along the lines of "will this god be mad at me if I work with this other god/pantheon/etc." are usually asked because someone's coming from Christianity and still has some fears and anxieties left over from that.

You don't have to worry about deities getting mad if you work with other deities/pantheons in polytheism, by the way. Polytheism literally means worshipping multiple gods. It's not an issue.

#pagan #paganism #pagans of tumblr #polytheist #polytheistic #polytheism #norse paganism #norse pagan #norse polytheism #hellenismos #helpol #hellenic polytheism #heathenry #hellenic pagan #queue