#theoldgods

[blairstales]

Loch Maree: Location of an Ancient God, a Dried Up Healing Well for Curing Insanity, and a Wishing Tree

Loch Maree is a fascinating place. It has two graves attributed to a King of Norway and a King of Ireland’s daughter, a plaque for the last woman(named Wynn) burnt as a witch in 1722, and an ancient god named Mourie.

The “official” story of Loch Maree say’s that it got it’s name thanks to a man called St Maol Ruanaidh, and that it was he who somehow made the sacred well flow with healing waters. However, the name of the loch is older than that, and instead is named after a god.

Sir A. Mitchell, writing in 1860, says : “The people of the place speak often of the god Mourie instead of St. Mourie.” An old man in the district told him the island’s name “was originally Eilean mo Righ (the Island of my King), or Eilean-a-Mhor-Righ (the Island of the Great King), and that this king was long ago worshipped as a god in the district.” The Folklore Journal; Vol 4, Issue 4 by Gertrude M. Godden (1893)

Two records from 1656 (Presbyery Records) voice concern about “the abominations within the parishes of Garloch” in regards to sacrificing bulls on the 15th of August, as well as pouring milk upon hills. Despite the pressure to stop, the practice continued to the late 1700’s.

Offerings of food and milk were not the only reasons people would visit the area; travelers also came with the intent of curing “insanity” with the healing powers of the well on the island.

"The earliest allusion to the healing powers of the well is the mention of it in 1656 as the resort of the lunatic- In 1774, Thomas Pennant describes how the patient “is brought into the sacred island, is made to kneel before the altar, where his attendants leave an offering in money. He is then brought to the well, and sips some of the holy water. A second offering is made ; that done, he is thrice dipped in the lake.” The Folklore Journal; Vol 4, Issue 4 by Gertrude M. Godden (1893)

The bringing of mentally-ill people to the island continued until the well dried up, and local lore blames that on a man who allowed his dog to drink from it. The man apparently wanted to cure his “mad dog,” —which often means the poor dog had rabies— but despite his good intentions, the act caused insult and the well ran dry.

After the well dried people continued to visit the island, but now focused their attention on the “wishing tree.” For it, people would attach offerings to the tree, which was then known for less-specific healing properties.

 ” It is said that if anyone removes an offering that has been attached to the tree, some misfortune, probably the taking fire of the house of the desecrator, is sure to follow. To each of the hundreds of nails, he says, ” was originally attached a piece of the clothing of some patient who had visited the spot.” The Folklore Journal; Vol 4, Issue 4 by Gertrude M. Godden (1893)

The surface of the wishing tree was described as white and covered with coins, nails, and other metal objects. At the base of the tree was a small hole with stones and rocks, which was where the well once was.

Sadly, just like how the waters running dry was blamed on a well-meaning person, the death of the tree also came at the hands of well-meaning people. Instead of silver coins or iron nails, people moved on to something more readily available; copper coins.

This was made popular after Queen Victoria visited the island in 1877 and added her own coin, and people still add to them in every available space today(even if the wood is unrelated to the original tree).

This is something I strongly advice against doing. Copper coins can cause copper poisonings to the area, which is what killed the wishing tree. Even if there is no life left on the island, the copper can still be harmful for wildlife. This is actually a common problem for coin wishing wells with fish; where the copper poisoning gradually kills the fish.

#mourie #gods #gods of scotland #PaganScotland #pagan scotland #wishing tree #wishing trees #coin tree #fairy tree #Scottish Gods #Scottish paganism #TheOldGods #WaterTypeFairies

[i-am-theseeker]

hekate / yılan ay ve inilti

uluyamamsenin soğuk çerçevenve korkunç ayinlerin ustası. dişlerimin çekildiği tüm hikayelerne güzel anevrizmadoğurmakbir filmle oynamak gibiüzgün dudaklarve geceleri parlayan kaburgalar asla özgür değildircadı dilinin şehveti. sevgilim, bana göz çukurunu verbu iç çekişleri gidermek içinoradaki havaya nem kokusu veriyor. veya yılana dokunbu bir hastalık değil bu iyi. bu iyi birşey.hekate / yılan…

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#dayofthedead #Samhain #3 #dark god #darkness #God #goddess #goddesses #gods #Hecate #HEKATE #oldgod #theoldgods #triple goddess #TRIPLE GODDESSES

[ajtheheathen]

💯% Truth!

#Mjölnir #Ancestors #thorshammer #heathen #TheOldGods #Old Norse #Thunder God Thor #nature #norse #pagan #norsepagan #paganism #thor #norse paganism #norsegods #Heathens #Heathenry #asatru #nordic #runes #asgard #oldways #wights #iceland #norwegen #norway

[freydis-shieldmaiden]

#vikings #valhalla #othala #rune #pagan #ritual #norse mythology #norse folklore #norse paganism #old norse #theoldgods #bones #bindrune #norse #freydis #asatru #völva #nature #elderfuthark #vikingspirit #odin #thor #freya #mjölnir #mystic #magic #lagertha #the northman

[pixelcooker]

A new episode has gone live! In this installment, the panel revisits the 1980s Satanic Panic phenomenon, investigates backward messages on records, discusses memorable moments in Canadian horror films, considers the work of Paul Naschy, and the possible influence of the music of Barnes and Barnes on the movie “Twister.”#thesmooththrillsradiohour is on iTunes, Spotify & Google Podcasts www.smooththrillsradiohour.com

#podcast #TheGate #NewCenturyEntertainment #TiborTakacs #RandallWilliamCook #StephenDorff #ChristaDenton #LouisTripp #KellyRowan #JenniferIrwin #backmasking #backwardmessages #summoningdemons #satanicpanic #canuckploitation #canadianhorror #theoldgods #modelrockets

[underthepyramids]

Saturn/Lead piece from the "Solve & Coagula" collection inspired by alchemical symbols with a Protection Nornir Bind-Rune. To be completely honest, I haven't crafted in a while and I miss it. A lot. I am planning a new collection and I am hoping to release it soon. Can you guess the theme(s)? . . . . #underthepyramidstreasures #underthepyramids #portablemagick #portablemagic #greatwork #alchimie #alchemy #Saturnmagic #Saturn #solveetcoagula #runes #runejewellery #runejewelry #bindrune #bindrunes #protectionmagick #heathenry #darkacademia #thegreatgodpan #theoldgods (at Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc8WAB9t-8Z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#underthepyramidstreasures #underthepyramids #portablemagick #portablemagic #greatwork #alchimie #alchemy #saturnmagic #saturn #solveetcoagula #runes #runejewellery #runejewelry #bindrune #bindrunes #protectionmagick #heathenry #darkacademia #thegreatgodpan #theoldgods

[not-a-crow-in-a-hat]

If humans can summon Cthulhu, humans should be summoned by ants.

#summon

[poetrythreesixfive]

Thunderstorm, 7/17/21

Tonight, the old gods tore the sky

from end to end in ruthless bliss

as lighting fell upon the earth

and smote the ground with deadly kiss.

I think I finally understand

how ancient, fearful man did feel,

for never have I seen a thing

that made me question what was real.

#poem #poetry #poetrythreesixfive #georgefilip #spilledink #spilled words #poetsontumblr #PoetsofTumblr #poetryportal #poetsandwriters #thunderstorm #theoldgods #surrealism

[thenorthwomanwitch]

They're still here. Watching. Looking out for you. Looking out for the earth. Taking care of the universe.

#ibelieve #theoldgodsarewatching #theoldgods #ancientgods #spiritualshit

[stelliumastrology]

😆This made me giggle! Who do you thank before you sit down to eat? . . . #Persephone #paganism #wiccans #prayers #prayersbeforemeals #centaur #lolmemes #theoldgods #mythology #mythologymemes #lolmems https://www.instagram.com/p/CO-LnukJ8O4/?igshid=cc0tle1k73hg

#persephone #paganism #wiccans #prayers #prayersbeforemeals #centaur #lolmemes #theoldgods #mythology #mythologymemes #lolmems

[blairstales]

Isle of Lewis Sea God: Shony

On the Isle of Lewis, there was once custom of giving offerings to a sea god named Seonaidh, which is anglicized to Shony.

“Shony was a sea-god in Lewis, where ale was sacrificed to him at Hallowtide. ” The Norse Influence on Celtic Scotland by Dr. George Henderson(1901)

The people there would collectively provide ingredients for the ale that would be brewed at the church, then a person would wade out into the sea on Halloween night and give a cupful of ale to the sea as an offering to Shony.

"Ale was brewed at church from malt brought collectively by the people. One took a cupful in his hand, and waded out into the sea up to his waist, saying as he poured it out: “Shony, I give you this cup of ale, hoping that you’ll be so kind as to send us plenty of sea-ware, for enriching our ground the ensuing year.” The party returned to the church, waited for a given signal when a candle burning on the altar was blown out. Then they went out into the fields, and drank ale with dance and song." The Book of Hallowe’en by RUTH EDNA KELLEY, A. M. (1919)

The practice was eventually snuffed out by the church, but Shony is still a topic of Scottish folklore to this day.

"The history of superstition teaches us with what persistence pagan beliefs hold their ground in the midst of a Christian civilisation. Martin, who visited the Western Islands at the close of the seventeenth century, found how true this was in many details of daily life. A custom connected with ancient sea-worship had been popular among the inhabitants of Lewis till about thirty-years before his visit, but had been suppressed by the Protestant clergy on account of its pagan character." Folklore of Scottish Lochs and Springs by James M. Mackinlay (1893)

#shony #ScottishPaganism #scottish pagan #scottish history #gods of scotland #Seonaidh #Scottish folklore #ScottishFolklore #scottish mythology #scottishmythology #halloween #Scottish gods #scottishgods #scottishpagan #scottish paganism #samhain #samhuinn #ImportantScottishDays #TheOldGods

[vildsystervittra]

Have a good start into the new week, and don’t rush anything 🌿

#druid #druidry #freespirit #modernwitch #namaste #neopagan #oldgoods #orderofbardsovatesanddruids #obod #pagan #paganism #paganlife #paganwitch #shaman #shamanic #spirituality #theoldgods #seidr #seidhr #seidkona #witch #witchcraft #pagansofinstagram #witchesofinstagram #womenscraft #spiritualität #pagancommunity #paganebewegung #pagansuk #druidcraft

[wordsoftheoldgods]

This painting, "Idise" (1905) by Emil Doepler, depicts a scene from the Merseburg Zaubersprüche (magic charms), two texts written in Old High German (Althochdeutsch) around the 9th century. They represent the only preserved texts describing German pagan belief that were not written by Christians. The first of two charms, depicted here, is a Lösesegen (blessing of loose-letting) describing how Idisen (the word is clearly related to the Norse dísir, and some scholars think that the Idisen are roughly equivalent to norse valkyries, based on behavior. The existance of the German word Walküre(n) does not preclude this; as it is simply a later borrowing from Old Norse) freed captured warriors during battle. Like most spells recovered from the period, the incantation consists of a short reference to magic performed in the past, and then an invocation for the effect to repeat itself (as it was then, so shall it be now). Following is the text in Old High German, and then translations into modern German and English. If you want to read this aloud, remember that <z> and <uu> are pronounced as [ts] and [w], respectively. Eiris sazun idisi, Sazun hera duoder; Suma hapt heptidun, Suma heri lezidun, Suma clubodun umbi cuoniouuidi: Insprinc haptbandun, inuar uigandum! Einstmals setzen sich Idisen; sie setzten sich hierhin und dorthin. Einige hefteten, andere hemmten das Heer, andere nesteln an festen Fesseln: Entspringt den Banden, entweicht den Feinden! Once sat Idisen/dísir here and there. Some fastened bonds, some impeded an army, some unraveled fetters: Escape now these bonds! Flee from the enemy! More info to come in later posts! DM for info on sources :)

#asatru #ásatrú #paganism #heathenry #neopaganism #theoldgods #valkyries #dísir #idisen #pagan #witch #spell #magic #charm #zauberspruch #zaubersprüche #odin #thor #loki #norse mythology #runes #german #germany #german history #germanic religion #germanic #germanic paganism #european paganism #viking #vikings

[freydis-shieldmaiden]

#vikings #forest #nature #theoldgods #asatru #norse mythology #norse paganism #heathen #norse witch #witchcraft #odin #thor #freya #freydis

[daniboii]

Blessed #imbolc and happy winter ❤️❤️ #pagan #pagansofinstagram #theoldgods (at San Jose, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8ByEh6AEZG/?igshid=vgz6n87qz3f4

#imbolc #pagan #pagansofinstagram #theoldgods

[nordicbrotherhood]

#thor #godofthunder #odin #odinism #gods #norsegods #oldgods #theoldgods #oldnorse #pagan #paganism #pagansofinstagram #nordic #norse #norsemen #heathen #heathens #heathenism #heathensofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BzCJbm5HNBj/?igshid=10itebqvoelpn

#thor #godofthunder #odin #odinism #gods #norsegods #oldgods #theoldgods #oldnorse #pagan #paganism #pagansofinstagram #nordic #norse #norsemen #heathen #heathens #heathenism #heathensofinstagram