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“Help they give, To those men who blot to them, On the holy altars high; And if danger they see for the sons of men Then each do they guard from need” Fjölsvinnsmál 40

A bronze horned headdress from Hagendrup, Denmark, early Bronze Age. Note how the gold foil on the forehead has a running fylfot design; the horned figure on the Sutton Hoo helmet also has a stylized fylfot on his headdress.

An article written about the Declaration of Tradition by a brother and fellow man of Þórr: https://laurencehardy.co/journal/anchored-in-the-ancients?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabJTLzfL0D2aLfK9YYTHNbqyUYaHj3LeZixAD2qtqZ1WMYCQUY1IZ2XsvI_aem_AU5d_OXI_MZE6mFbUE0OrmEyem5tK_aTyWSiU9Y4v4X7jWK1iIa1LXKjFy6h6FXkotRV_fy9CKd02vfEHVSZ5EAc

DECLARATION OF TRADITION Months in the making, the Declaration of Tradition is now OPEN for all Germanic Pagans to sign today! Working with various Pagans, the DOT has been devised so as to represent the traditional values we are to adhere to as followers of Germanic Paganism. The Declaration of Tradition serves as a means of unifying sincere followers of Germanic Paganism with a framework we can refer to and use to take collective action. If you are a Germanic Pagan and believe in the traditional values taught to us by our Gods and ancestors, become a signatory today. You can sign as an individual or as an organisation if you have a gathering. Special thank you to WodenWyrd and Þórr Siðr for their valuable assistance in the Declaration's creation, to Dan Capp / The Fyrgen for the website building, and to all individuals and organisations that have become signatories. BECOME A SIGNATORY: declarationoftradition.com

FAO: Heathens in SW England Every Midsummer the Hearth of Devon holds a blot to Thunor at which non-members are welcome, providing they are Heathen. We camp around Thor's oak tree, make offerings and prayers and then have a meal and drink into the night with singing and festivities. If you would like to attend, contact the admin of the HOD fb page and give some proof you are a practising Heathen. Non-believers are not permitted. https://www.facebook.com/HearthofDevon/

Pagan practices banned in Cnut’s laws, 995AD; -Making offerings at waterfalls and trees. -Making oaths to the heathen Gods. -Saluting and worshipping the sun and moon. -Worshipping fire, wells, stones and trees. -Animal guising; likely the practice of Yule processions, wherein people wore animal masks. ⴲ

Germanic theology in the Eddas I had a follower ask me which sections of Edda literature I thought contained the primary sources for general Germanic theology and belief. Here is a list I came up with. I know that others may disagree thinking there are other areas or text that should be mentioned. However, I intend this for general beginners. The Völuspá: shows a common Eurasian/ Indo-European creation myth that reflects similar things in the Greek tales as well as the Rig Veda Mandala 10. It also shows the cycle of life and rebirth, similar to other Indo-European groups and Samara. As well as the creation of man. Rígsþula: shows the creation of the tripartite caste system. The Hávamál: has proverbial wisdom for daily life and warriors. and Odin's path to Enlightenment / Runes. Grímnismál: 8-10, Helgakviða I-II, and Völuspá 32 stanza describe Valhalla. Helgakviða : Reincarnation Grímnismál and Gylfaginning describe Asgard in general, which can be compared to Elysium and Olympus / Svargaloka / Mt. Sumeru (Meru). Gylfaginning: (as long as someone can decipher the Euhemerism) shows the Order from Chaos, the organization of the Heavens, and the role of the Gods as well as Odin's position as God/Chieftain. Note: I think the Völsunga saga in general presents a majority of the folklore and cultural setting that would represent all Germanic peoples. https://t.me/hammerandvajra

I was reading a prayer to Apollo and took inspiration from it to make this prayer to Baldr. I felt it was worth sharing considering it is appropriate for the season. Feel free to use it. :) I hark and bring to mind he who reigns from his holy hall in heaven. Come O' Blessed Lord of the Bright Sun, Boundlessly beloved Baldr, Bliss-Bringing Bestower of Blessings, Bleeding Lord, Layer of Limitless Love, Gleaming God. You who’s brow shines as bright as the sun and brings us boons aplenty; Your solar eyes dispel the darkness. With your return, you radiate rapture from Heaven above. You, O Baldr, who restores hope and happiness to all beings on Midgard. Great is he who honors you, wicked is he who do not. We wish to be in your presence, O Far Wanderer, so that we may be in your wonderful light once more. Bless us this day precious Baldr.

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