Forwarded from Hyperborean Radio (The Final Episodes)
Deer as Transformative Element
The Deer has been an important animal both spiritually and physically for eons. Functioning as one of the most important food sources for ancient Europeans, the Antlers regrowth has allowed for symbolism of rebirth to be attributed to them from both Pagans and Christians. The transformation of ones self into a Stag is a common trope in folklore. The reasons for this vary in the case of Actaeon or the German fairy tale "Brother and Sister" the first from angering Artemis, and the other from drinking from an enchanted spring. The embodiment of the Deer via the antler appears in both the headdresses used by our seers and in rituals like the Abbot Bromley Horn Dance. Both of which surprisingly have used Reindeer antlers. These various traditions may reach back to ancient Hunting rituals in order to predict or interact with the collective spirit of the deer or to ask permission and give thanks to the wild gods and the gift of the hunted animal angering them could make one prey.-TLK
The Deer has been an important animal both spiritually and physically for eons. Functioning as one of the most important food sources for ancient Europeans, the Antlers regrowth has allowed for symbolism of rebirth to be attributed to them from both Pagans and Christians. The transformation of ones self into a Stag is a common trope in folklore. The reasons for this vary in the case of Actaeon or the German fairy tale "Brother and Sister" the first from angering Artemis, and the other from drinking from an enchanted spring. The embodiment of the Deer via the antler appears in both the headdresses used by our seers and in rituals like the Abbot Bromley Horn Dance. Both of which surprisingly have used Reindeer antlers. These various traditions may reach back to ancient Hunting rituals in order to predict or interact with the collective spirit of the deer or to ask permission and give thanks to the wild gods and the gift of the hunted animal angering them could make one prey.-TLK
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Stone ship called Tjelvar’s grave on the island of Gotland, Sweden, dating from the late Bronze Age, 1100-500BC.
According to a myth described in the Gutasaga, it is the grave of Tjelvar, the first person on Gotland.
According to a myth described in the Gutasaga, it is the grave of Tjelvar, the first person on Gotland.
Helge Hundingsbane is the son of Sigmundr and Borghildr, and at the young age of only fifteen years old he avenges his father by slaying Hundingr, the king of the Saxons. This gives him the title “Hunding's bane”.
The Poetic Edda gives detail of him standing aboard his longship when he is visited by a Valkyrie named Sigrún, who knows about his feats. She kisses him in a passionate embrace , and he falls in love with her.
The Poetic Edda gives detail of him standing aboard his longship when he is visited by a Valkyrie named Sigrún, who knows about his feats. She kisses him in a passionate embrace , and he falls in love with her.
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Othin, the Beggar King
An often overlooked element of Othin's myth is that he is the god of thieves, murderers, hanged men (Not the hanging of men), prisoners, and beggars. In essence Othin is the god or "king" of the forgotten, the people who steal bread or gold, the people in prison or locked away, those who were so reviled that an execution was required. He is also a talented conman and thief, possessing little in the way of martial prowess, but still extremely adept at killing by use of trickery or wit. He often disguises himself as a beggar to see how the people treat his favored folk, and if the kindness people espouse is merely lip service. Yet his own nature makes him fond of the pickpocket, and the conman, and the hacker, and the whore. One can see this element of "The Beggar King". While most focus on the more "Glorious" elements of Othin's myth the ignoring of such an important part of this deity, is foolish. He is also a god of Aristocrats, for who has been a bigger thief then them.-TLK
An often overlooked element of Othin's myth is that he is the god of thieves, murderers, hanged men (Not the hanging of men), prisoners, and beggars. In essence Othin is the god or "king" of the forgotten, the people who steal bread or gold, the people in prison or locked away, those who were so reviled that an execution was required. He is also a talented conman and thief, possessing little in the way of martial prowess, but still extremely adept at killing by use of trickery or wit. He often disguises himself as a beggar to see how the people treat his favored folk, and if the kindness people espouse is merely lip service. Yet his own nature makes him fond of the pickpocket, and the conman, and the hacker, and the whore. One can see this element of "The Beggar King". While most focus on the more "Glorious" elements of Othin's myth the ignoring of such an important part of this deity, is foolish. He is also a god of Aristocrats, for who has been a bigger thief then them.-TLK