Folklore and Myth Archives

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023

Disablot: Honoring Ancestral Goddesses, Valkyries, and Norns

To our ancient ancestors in Scandinavia, the earth was alive and teeming with spirits. There were spirits of the land, gods and goddesses in the sky, and ancestors all around us. Our primitive, powerful male ancestors were the Alfar who lived in the mounds. And our nurturing, yet sometimes vengeful female ancestors were the Disir.

August 15, 2023August 15, 2023

Meaning of the Valknut: Odin’s Symbol PLUS Valknut Tattoos

I wear my Valknut to invoke power and to feel the Allfather’s protection around me. It reminds me of my search for wisdom and strength. As I believe it would for many who walk the Norse pagan path, and in particular those who are devotees of Odin. Unfortunately, there are certain symbols that have gotten

August 14, 2023March 4, 2024

Angrboda in Norse Mythology: Witch, Seer, Mother of Monsters

A seriously underrated yet powerful goddess is Angrboda in Norse mythology. Like her allies, Angrboda doesn’t get enough press in the Norse Eddas and Sagas, although she should, and she is seriously misunderstood. She is a giantess, a witch of the wood, a seeress, and a mother. She is called the Mother of Monsters, which

July 31, 2023March 4, 2024

Sea Gods and Goddesses: Poseidon, Yemaya, Lyr and More

Water is the core of all life on this planet. We are all made up of at least sixty percent of water and therefore require it to survive. Many of our ancestors lived and thrived on the waterways: lakes, rivers, and the world’s oceans. And, just as they believed in deities that ruled the cycles

July 26, 2023July 26, 2023

Clonmacnoise Monastery & Castle: Fairies, Sea Monsters & UFOs

Clonmacnoise Monastery is a ruined church site in County Offaly, Ireland that is blanketed in local folklore and supernatural legends. Built in the 600’s and overlooking the River Shannon, Clonmacnoise is a gorgeous place to visit if you plan to go to Ireland this year. And, if you’re like me and you enjoy the weird

July 13, 2023September 23, 2023

Glasnevin Cemetery Dublin: A Haunted History and Body Snatchers

Before venturing outside of Dublin, we explored some of the more macabre places throughout the city. Glasnevin Cemetery had to have been our favorite. A historic, non-denominational cemetery established in the eighteen hundreds, this liminal place looks like something right out of an Anne Rice novel. With 124 sprawling green acres of land, today there

July 12, 2023March 4, 2024

King of the Fairies, Knockma Hill, and Haunted Castle Hackett

I’ve waited my entire life to visit Ireland, and recently I had the absolute pleasure of finally going. I knew I would experience a feeling of being home, an undeniable connection I’ve always felt for my ancestors’ homeland. And I was also hoping to visit places connected to the good folk, as they’re called in

June 9, 2023June 9, 2023

Ear Ringing Omens, Palms Itching, and Nose Sneezing Meaning

If you’re here reading this, you’re wondering what it means when you hear buzzing or ringing in your ears. There are a couple reasons for this, one being a physical condition and the other being spiritual. If you are unsure as to whether the ringing in your ears is due to a physical condition like

June 8, 2023March 4, 2024

Sekhmet Goddess of War: Ways to Work With Her Fierce Energy

Enjoy the calm before the storm. The silence before the carnage. The sweet before the vengeful. Sekhmet, lioness goddess of Ancient Egypt, is the powerful precursor to the more docile, fun-loving Bastet. She’s known as the Lady of Terror, Mistress Dread, and Lady of Flame. Yes, she’s fierce and a goddess of war. But she

January 10, 2023May 19, 2024

Baba Yaga the Slavic Witch Goddess and Ways To Work With Her

There is truly no other hag goddess I find more fascinating than Baba Yaga. The first time I read her name, I was drawn to it. Like a moth to the flame. And perhaps you are too, since you’ve found yourself here of all places. In this article, we will travel into the darkest of