Northern Traditions
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Odin (Óðinn, Wotan, Wodan, or Odhinn) is the chief God of Asgard. Wednesday is named for Him (Wotan’s Day). There are many possible meanings of His name, including “Seer” or “Prophet” and “Raging” or “Furious”. Wikipedia covers some of the history and alternative meanings here: “The Old Norse theonym Óðinn …and its cognates, including…
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But firstly, a correction to the Freyja post I made in March’s GMC. I, like many, many others, have made the mistake of saying that Freyja is the leader of the Valkyries. It is such a common misconception in the Pagan community that I didn’t double-check it when I wrote the article. My bad! About…
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Freyja is a truly complex Goddess. She is often described as the Norse Goddess of love, sensuality, fertility, and nature, but She is much more than that. Like Odin She claims half of the dead slain on the battlefield. Freyja rules over Folkvangr, “field of the host” or “Army-Field”, a meadow or field that serves…
Temple of Athena the Savior 