Harrowman Ealdham

Þórr has many reflexes of this ancient cult structure, which reveals how old his cult is: He is called Þórr smiðbelga stórra (Þórr of the huge forge-bellows) in a lausavísur by Þjóðólfr Arnórsson. Elements of smithing are in the language of Þórsdrápa, with Þórr killing Geirröðr with molten iron. He is uniquely associated with the öndvegissúlur more than any other god. These pillars are topped with nails called reginnaglar; which are also called regingaddi. The world-nail is attested in AM 748 I 4to, being called veraldarnagli. The pillar idols of Þórr as made by the Sámi were topped with nails, with flint hung from them so that ignem Thor executiat (Þórr can make a fire); the fire being associated with the sun and lightning. Þórr is linked to the holy fire and other fire rituals such as landtaking and funeral fires, with fire strikers being paired often with hammer amulets (see Hesselbjerg amulet). His association with heavenly iconography: himinsjóli in Þórsdrápa denotes kingship over heaven, with sjóli being an uncommon term for a king, but has been also translated as heaven-pillar. The himinn-hamarr shared linguistic root, denoting the worldview of a vault made of stone, and later being forged of iron indicating such technological advancement came alongside the cult. His dualistic cult structure being present at an early stage (Frog, 2022), with his primary antithesis Þurisaz being later transferred to Jörmungandr, and the Jötnar as a whole anti-god faction. Read this paper here.

For your reality to exist you must be conscious of it or observant of it, but reality exists outside of our perception or the perception of other beings. Therefore there is an observer who is higher than all things in the cosmos. One who is conscious of all things that were, are, and will be. All space whether occupied or not is manifested consciousness from God.

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

Asviniai are horse decorations that are usually put on the roofs of houses in India. This is architectural style is also done in Germanic cultures. The practice is done for the protection of one’s household. This is done for the same reason in Europe. The two horses represent The Divine Horse Twins that are present in Indo-European religions. In India they are known as the Asvins, in England; Hengist and Horsa, in Greece; Castor and Pollux.

I found this while reading the meditations of Marcus Aurelius yesterday. I feel many folks need to read this. The Gods are good, and they have your interest in mind. Everything you experience is for your benefit. Take great comfort in this as I have.