Germanic Paganism

Animal sacrifice is defended by the U.S. Constitution. Credit: Þórr siðr

Lokasenna 22-23 indicates that Loki’s behaviors as described by Odin, were not viewed favorably by the Gods. It’s safe to assume that humans should not be behaving this way either. Loki said: “Silence, Odin. You always judge battles unfairly for humans. You have often given defeat to the better side when you shouldn’t have.” Odin said: “You know, even if I did judge unfairly, and made the better side lose, I know that you, For eight years, lived on the earth down below as a cow in milk, and as a woman, and you’ve given birth to children- I call that a pervert’s way of living.” Lokasenna 22-23

"The Hexenkopf in Pennsylvania The Hexenkopf Rock in Pennsylvania is a popular destination for many "Weird" happenings. The site of numerous instances of folklore and "supernatural" occurrences. However most notable the Hexenkopf is considered the Throne the Goddess Holle took after she led the ancestors of the Pennsylvania Dutch to America. In Germany many similar legends are given to mounds, cairns and mountains for Holle so it stands to reason she would find a fitting throne in America for her followers, known as Urglaawe in America."

Gods bless America.

Holles-Brauch Or Holles custom This channel is dedicated to reviving the cult of Holle, her customs, traditions and taboos as well as the religious and semi-religious practices that our forefathers would have followed. The cult of holle was present throughout most of Germany with the name of holle varying from region to region with many of the traits and characteristics of the goddess staying the same. In Pennsylvanian German folk tradition there exists a myth about holle in which she was responsible for the migration of the first German settlers to the new world in 1682. All German-Americans are children of Holle and the goal of this channel is to help those who seek to revive her cult. Hail Holle!

The Nyd rune resembles the bow-drill, or friction by fire. Nyd comes from the Germanic word nīed which meant both force / friction and need (necessity). The Need-Fire is the name of the fire ritually started by friction.

The multifaceted nature of Wōden/Óðinn: In Víkars þáttr in Gautreks Saga, Starkaðr, the warrior blessed by Óðinn, consults his foster-father Hrosshárs-Grani on the best course of action to take when King Víkars ship is unable sail due to a lack of wind. Hrosshárs-Grani suggested that a sacrifice to Óðinn would ensure fair sailing weather. Hrosshárs-Grani was none other than Óðinn in disguise, which is interesting because, in this instance, we are shown the multifaceted nature of Óðinn as a divine being. In this case, Óðinn seeks King Víkar's death to take him to Valhǫll, but the note on Hrosshárs-Grani suggesting a sacrifice to Óðinn for fair sailing wind shows us that Óðinn, by nature, is not limited and encompasses a variety of factors relating to the divine and human life. This is further exemplified in the Loka Táttur where Óðinn helps a farmer protect his son by creating rapid crop growth overnight. Moreover, in the Vǫlsunga Saga, King Rerir prayed to Óðinn for a child atop a burial mound. The prayer is accepted, and the legendary hero Vǫlsungr was born. These examples ultimately provide us with an insight into the divine nature of Óðinn as a god and the various ways He is able to oversee different aspects of human life.

The following lines are from the German tale Krumme Jakob : You are Crooked Jakob from the castle", she said, "and I can and will help you, if you will give me your trust”.   Thereupon Jakob opened his heart, told Frau Hülle of his plight. Frau Hülle then spoke:    "Come with me, Jakob. In three years we will go to your brother. Perhaps by then he will come to his senses and finally give you your property."   She took Jakob with her to her small cottage, there he had to water her rosemary bushes, feed the cats and tend her flax fields.   In the winter, he had to cut staves for the wine farmers and barge poles for shippers.   In the spring he carried them into the valley to market. Frau Hülle took up her distaff like a cane, packed her yarn together in her shawl, and went with him.   When Jakob’s load got too heavy for his leg to bear, she took the wood with her thin arms, carrying it on top of her bundle as if it were straw.   Jakob had it good with Frau Hülle. She taught him everything about farming, such that he knew more than any natural born farmer. “ This small section tells a lot about holle and her powers. She’s shown to be inhumanly strong, she teaches farming which links with her being the earth mother. She also admires and rewards hard work and industrious people. Later in the tale, Jacob gives up his pursuit of noble titles and lands in order to be a humble farmer in her worship showing her connection to peasants.