European stone sculptures by Halyna Sevruk
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
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A place for Aryan (European) Folkish Pagans
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA) (English)
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Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
17 Feb, 13:24
Zadorozhnyj designed the interior of a restaurant "Bratina" in Kyiv made in Slavic Pagan style
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
17 Feb, 00:33
Attila by Valentyn-Ivan Zadorozhnyj
a better photo
a better photo
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
16 Feb, 23:42
Attila the Hun by Valentyn-Ivan Zadorozhnyj
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
16 Feb, 22:18
Nice Medieval-style illustrations of the tale of Mykyta the Tanner by Valentyn-Ivan Zadorozhnyj
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
15 Feb, 23:48
New art by Brother Bjorn
https://x.com/bjorn_brother
https://x.com/bjorn_brother
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
15 Feb, 21:33
There are different schools of thought when it comes to the intrigal parts of one's being in Germanic Faith.
Some say there are three, while others say there are nine. From my research, I have been able to discern twelve.
Ọnd: akin to breath/ vitality, one could also say potential or spirit.
Óð: these would be your senses of perception.
Lá: heat from within that keeps you alive.
Lito Góða: goodly-hue or healthy skin color.
Lík: the physical body which remains after death.
Hugr/Minni: thoughts & memories.
Hamr: akin to one's form, shape or blueprints that don't change such as sex, birthmarks etc.
Fylgja: commonly thought of as an animal-spirit of one's self/ family & is typically a guardian of sorts.
Hammingja: this is one's luck which is always present & can be built up or degraded through honor or lack thereof.
Læti: this is often translated as motive force or the actualizing of potential.
Họfðo: this is blood, but also one's genetics which ties to the ancestors & descendants.
Örlög: one's fate.
Some say there are three, while others say there are nine. From my research, I have been able to discern twelve.
Ọnd: akin to breath/ vitality, one could also say potential or spirit.
Óð: these would be your senses of perception.
Lá: heat from within that keeps you alive.
Lito Góða: goodly-hue or healthy skin color.
Lík: the physical body which remains after death.
Hugr/Minni: thoughts & memories.
Hamr: akin to one's form, shape or blueprints that don't change such as sex, birthmarks etc.
Fylgja: commonly thought of as an animal-spirit of one's self/ family & is typically a guardian of sorts.
Hammingja: this is one's luck which is always present & can be built up or degraded through honor or lack thereof.
Læti: this is often translated as motive force or the actualizing of potential.
Họfðo: this is blood, but also one's genetics which ties to the ancestors & descendants.
Örlög: one's fate.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
15 Feb, 07:32
Bellerophon fights Chimera
Arthur Rackham
Arthur Rackham
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
14 Feb, 21:10
Here’s to all Pagan couples having a good day. Let us hope that this year more men and women come together bound not only by love but faith too.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
03 Feb, 14:59
There’s an interesting theory when it comes to Svenaldr. Some say that he betrayed Svyatoslav and it is possible. After all it’s odd how the king ended up dying in an ambush while his general returned safely. Ultimately we will never know the details and it’s possible that Svenaldr just got lucky, but some point out that Svyatoslav was an inconvenience to the the aristocracy and merchants who wanted to ally with Byzantium and convert to christianity which would be impossible with a militant Pagan on the throne.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
02 Feb, 22:16
Svenaldr and Asmundr accompanied Svyatoslav in his first battles. Obviously they were the ones actually commanding the troops, but the future king grew up used to the battlefield.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
01 Feb, 19:39
Svyatoslav the Brave’s childhood also serves as an example of foster-parenting since the future king was raised by guardians and tutors voivodes Svenaldr and Asmundr
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
01 Feb, 17:28
In addition, fostering was a way to redistribute children among families. Because the infant mortality rate was so high, some couples had no live births. It has been suggested that the percentage of couples without live children was as high as 20% in the Viking age. Fostering was a means to bring a child into a family that had none.
Families and Demographics in the Viking Age
W.R.Short
Families and Demographics in the Viking Age
W.R.Short
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
01 Feb, 17:18
During the Viking age, it was common for a family to give one of their children to another family to foster. It was a bond that could link a man to his social superior. Typically, a child from a superior family was raised by an inferior family. The foster parents received either payment or support from the birth parents. Fostering was not the same as adoption. It was a legal agreement, and an alliance. Ties between foster-relations could be as strong or stronger than those between blood-relations.
Families and Demographics in the Viking Age
W.R.Short
Families and Demographics in the Viking Age
W.R.Short
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
28 Jan, 22:10
Why temples being destroyed is not as bad as it may seem
It radicalizes Pagans worldwide by showing that there’s no peaceful solution to abrahamism and the government will never be on our side
It radicalizes Pagans worldwide by showing that there’s no peaceful solution to abrahamism and the government will never be on our side
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
28 Jan, 05:52
From the exceptional privilege of burial within holy ground the idea could easily arise that the ghost of the buried king or priest partook somewhat of the nature of the divinity and should share in his worship. Some approximation of hero and divinity seems to glimmer through part of the representation on the Phaistos sarcophagus.
R.Farnell
Greek Hero Cult and Ideas of Immortality
R.Farnell
Greek Hero Cult and Ideas of Immortality
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
27 Jan, 17:47
Are there artists interested in working with me? Want to help promote lesser known myth and legends and a nice visual is always welcome. Comment here.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
27 Jan, 01:47
Principal sources: Mythological eddic poems, Skaldic verse, Viking Age picture stones and Contemporary Christian views
To approach research effectively, we can structure the hierarchy as follows:
Primary Source Comparisons
Secondary Source Comparisons
Native Linguistics
Cross-Cultural Comparisons
Cross-Cultural Linguistics
Symbolism
Primary Sources: The Poetic Edda, Skaldic poetry, Archaeological finds
Histories and Sagas offer cross-cultural comparisons and retellings of older events. However, they are often reframed through centuries of Christian propaganda. Notable examples: Tacitus, Jordanes, Bede, Ibn Fadlan and Various sagas.
By prioritizing primary sources, critically analyzing contemporary Christian works and contextualizing histories and sagas, we can reconstruct a more accurate understanding of the traditional worldview.
Kyle Davis
To approach research effectively, we can structure the hierarchy as follows:
Primary Source Comparisons
Secondary Source Comparisons
Native Linguistics
Cross-Cultural Comparisons
Cross-Cultural Linguistics
Symbolism
Primary Sources: The Poetic Edda, Skaldic poetry, Archaeological finds
Histories and Sagas offer cross-cultural comparisons and retellings of older events. However, they are often reframed through centuries of Christian propaganda. Notable examples: Tacitus, Jordanes, Bede, Ibn Fadlan and Various sagas.
By prioritizing primary sources, critically analyzing contemporary Christian works and contextualizing histories and sagas, we can reconstruct a more accurate understanding of the traditional worldview.
Kyle Davis
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
26 Jan, 22:01
What are your thoughts on the theory W.P.Reaves presented about Lodr?
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
26 Jan, 18:55
Who are the Gods of Germania?
This is the full interview between Pagan Revivalism and author/ researcher William P. Reaves, featuring guest appearances from the Norrœna Society: Kyle Davis, Keith Osgood & Mark Puryear.
This interview is broken up into four distinct parts: Introductions, Foundations of Germanic Faith, Deep Epic Analysis, Rapidfire Analysis.
An accompanying table of contents will be posted separately so you can skip to a particular part you are interested in.
We went over deep theology, using sources and methods intrigal to the Rydberg Epic Method, which is used in research into Germanic faith as well as the bedrock for their revived practice of Heathenry today.
Some of the basic and most profound questions of theology are basic questions to anything, such as: who, what, when, where, why & how. Yesterday we covered Who are the Gods of Germania.
You may not agree with some of their conclusions, but this shows our faith is maturing into a highly revived & professional state!
Gods love you
This is the full interview between Pagan Revivalism and author/ researcher William P. Reaves, featuring guest appearances from the Norrœna Society: Kyle Davis, Keith Osgood & Mark Puryear.
This interview is broken up into four distinct parts: Introductions, Foundations of Germanic Faith, Deep Epic Analysis, Rapidfire Analysis.
An accompanying table of contents will be posted separately so you can skip to a particular part you are interested in.
We went over deep theology, using sources and methods intrigal to the Rydberg Epic Method, which is used in research into Germanic faith as well as the bedrock for their revived practice of Heathenry today.
Some of the basic and most profound questions of theology are basic questions to anything, such as: who, what, when, where, why & how. Yesterday we covered Who are the Gods of Germania.
You may not agree with some of their conclusions, but this shows our faith is maturing into a highly revived & professional state!
Gods love you
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
26 Jan, 06:54
Heimdal and Loki slay each other in Ragnarok
by Brother Bjorn
https://x.com/bjorn_brother
by Brother Bjorn
https://x.com/bjorn_brother
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
25 Jan, 23:27
The Thesmophoria and some other festivals of Demeter were celebrated by women alone.
Some scholars have thought that the reason for this was that the Thesmophoria had come down from very ancient times when the cultivation of plants was in the hands of the women. This can hardly be so, for the cultivation of cereals with the help of the plow drawn by oxen has always been the concern of men.
The reason why this festival was celebrated by women alone may simply be that the women seemed especially fit for performing fertility magic.
M.P.Nilsson
Some scholars have thought that the reason for this was that the Thesmophoria had come down from very ancient times when the cultivation of plants was in the hands of the women. This can hardly be so, for the cultivation of cereals with the help of the plow drawn by oxen has always been the concern of men.
The reason why this festival was celebrated by women alone may simply be that the women seemed especially fit for performing fertility magic.
M.P.Nilsson
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
25 Jan, 23:22
I have emphasized strongly the fact that except for a few industrial and commercial centers ancient Greece was a country of peasants and herdsmen and that according to modern notions many of its so-called cities were but large villages.
M.P.Nilsson
M.P.Nilsson
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
25 Jan, 22:33
The significance of agriculture in the popular festivals occurred even to the ancients.
A survey of the Greek festivals with rites which are really important from a religious point of view shows that an astonishing number of them are agricultural.
M.P.Nilsson
A survey of the Greek festivals with rites which are really important from a religious point of view shows that an astonishing number of them are agricultural.
M.P.Nilsson
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
25 Jan, 22:30
Meat was not daily or common food. One might slaughter an animal in order to entertain a guest, as Eumaeus did when Odysseus came to his hut, but this was considered as a sacrifice also. Generally speaking, the common people ate meat only at the sacrifices which accompanied the great festivals.
M.P.Nilsson
M.P.Nilsson
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
25 Jan, 18:19
Charts according to Rydberg's Epic Method:
Fig. 1. The Germanic Worldview & Cosmology
Fig. 2. Another look at the Germanic Worldview & Cosmology
Fig. 3. The Germanic Underworld
Fig. 4. Midgard Surrounded by the Sea. (Asgard is in the sky above Midgard). Image from Brian Branstock's Gods of the North.
Fig. 5. The World-Mill
Fig. 6. Snorri's Worldview, modified by scholars. He places the 3 wells on 3 levels, one in Hel, one in Jotunheim and one in Asgard. This is not an accurate picture of what Snorri actually says, and it is not consistent with his source, Grimnismal 31, which he paraphrases in Gylfaginning ch. 15. Image from Kevin Crossley-Holland's The Norse Myths, 1980.
Fig. 7. Legend for the Map of the Frau Holle and Related Figure by Erika Timm 2002
Fig. 8. Map of Frau Holle and Related Figures by Erika Timm 2002
Fig. 1. The Germanic Worldview & Cosmology
Fig. 2. Another look at the Germanic Worldview & Cosmology
Fig. 3. The Germanic Underworld
Fig. 4. Midgard Surrounded by the Sea. (Asgard is in the sky above Midgard). Image from Brian Branstock's Gods of the North.
Fig. 5. The World-Mill
Fig. 6. Snorri's Worldview, modified by scholars. He places the 3 wells on 3 levels, one in Hel, one in Jotunheim and one in Asgard. This is not an accurate picture of what Snorri actually says, and it is not consistent with his source, Grimnismal 31, which he paraphrases in Gylfaginning ch. 15. Image from Kevin Crossley-Holland's The Norse Myths, 1980.
Fig. 7. Legend for the Map of the Frau Holle and Related Figure by Erika Timm 2002
Fig. 8. Map of Frau Holle and Related Figures by Erika Timm 2002
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
23 Jan, 00:55
Sviatoslav destroyed the Khazar state, a powerful competitor which hurt the Slavic lands with their raids and demands for tribute. In 965, after covering a distance of several thousand kilometers, Sviatoslav conquered the Khazar capital Atil, forcing the Khazar magnates to hide on Volga River islands. Moreover, Sviatoslav conquered the second Khazar capital Sarkel on the Don River…
O.Palii
O.Palii
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
22 Jan, 22:30
Sviatoslav the Brave was the first prince from the Rurik dynasty to receive a Slavic name. The chronicle points to his bravery — he warned enemies before launching campaigns against them: "I am coming for you."
In numerous battles in the Balkans, the prince ordered to have the gates locked behind his troops so that no-one could take refuge behind the fortress walls in case of defeat.
O.Palii
In numerous battles in the Balkans, the prince ordered to have the gates locked behind his troops so that no-one could take refuge behind the fortress walls in case of defeat.
O.Palii
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
21 Jan, 21:14
The Wends…have such a high regard for the bonds of matrimony that when the husband is dead the wife refuses to live. A wife is considered deserving of praise if she dies by her own hand and is burned with her husband on the same funeral pyre.
Bonifatius
Bonifatius
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
21 Jan, 16:37
Who are the Gods of Germania?
On January 25th at 12pm eastern standard time, I will be interviewing the accomplished scholar & author William P. Reaves on who are the Gods of Germania? Mr. Reaves will cover all the Gods and Goddesses, using the research & method of Viktor Rydberg. After the show, Mr. Reaves will take some questions from the audience in a Q&A
This is a show you won't want to miss, only here on Pagan Revivalism channel. And I want to give a great thank you to Mr. Reaves for sharing his insights towards the revival of Germanic Faith & Ways!
Gods love you
On January 25th at 12pm eastern standard time, I will be interviewing the accomplished scholar & author William P. Reaves on who are the Gods of Germania? Mr. Reaves will cover all the Gods and Goddesses, using the research & method of Viktor Rydberg. After the show, Mr. Reaves will take some questions from the audience in a Q&A
This is a show you won't want to miss, only here on Pagan Revivalism channel. And I want to give a great thank you to Mr. Reaves for sharing his insights towards the revival of Germanic Faith & Ways!
Gods love you
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
21 Jan, 16:06
That’s pretty much all. The movie is just edgy action schlock with a subversive cherry on top. I know there’s a sequel, but I’d rather watch paint dry.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
21 Jan, 16:02
In the movie most people openly hate the gods and take down their statues. The only ones staying religion are portrayed as fanatical nuts worshipping bad guy Hades. Good job, Hollywood!
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
21 Jan, 15:52
But the biggest issue is the message. Compared to it everything else is minor. One would assume that trying to make religion=bad type of movie while also featuring Gods and mythical beasts is a bad idea. But what do we peons know, right? We are not Hollywood writers. Now Perseus is a hardcore misotheist who won’t pray even to save his life.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
21 Jan, 15:43
And at the end of this mess Perseus doesn’t even marry Andromeda. No idea why. Guess being an ex-fisherman he knows there’s plenty of fish in the sea and Alexa Davalos is far from beautiful, but it’s supposed to be a story of Perseus and Andromeda. Just changes for the sake of changes.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
21 Jan, 15:32
As mentioned already, the plot just takes us from one action scene to another, much like the original, but since it’s all CGI now the artists, not being limited by the old tech, decided to jump the shark in every fight. Instead of just swinging swords and dodging everyone tries to show off their acrobatics skills by jumping and using WWE moves. Of course, the camera shakes to add energy to the already over the top scenes. Good thing I was working out while watching most of the film. Were I to give this mess full attention it would probably make me sick.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
21 Jan, 15:16
New Calibos is just a boring angry man. He only has three scenes and barely speaks (2-3 lines at best). The fights he has with Perseus are probably the worst in the movie since instead of actually fighting they do some Ancient Greek wire fu. Sam Worthington backflips, screams and flies on wires because that’s all he does. I get irritated just remembering this.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
21 Jan, 14:56
Kraken is now a child of Hades which makes no sense since in the movie’s intro we are told that Kraken killed all the Titans and hence is the strongest thing in the world, but Hades still obeys Zeus whom he hates. And then this overpowered monster gets petrified by Medusa’s gaze which is a curse gods (in this movie’s lore Aphrodite) created. So why was Kraken needed to begin with? Zero though was put into this. All that mattered to the filmmakers was the spectacle. A shame it ended up being shallow and boring.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
21 Jan, 14:47
Medusa is weird in the remake. What once was a highlight is now a disappointment. The CGI didn’t age well and I have no idea why they decided to doll her up. There’s a low hanging joke here with her stone-turning gaze and erection, but really who though it was a good idea? Are we supposed to feel sorry for her now? She still brutally kills Perseus’ allies and gets decapitated. Nothing changed except her being paradoxically both better and worse looking.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
21 Jan, 14:27
Now there are Djinn who look like arabs and one of them becomes part of the team. He speaks his own made-up language except one word. And as I was doing research for the movie turns out he has a name. Some muslim representation is exactly what the original needed, right?
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
21 Jan, 14:24
The supporting characters (there’s 5 or 6 of them) are all so one-note and boring the movie just kills all of them in one fight. Why did we have to wait for a whole hour? Why waste good actors like Mads Mikkelsen and Liam Cunningham on such cardboard cutouts?
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
14 Jan, 18:13
Those who can change themselves can change the world
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
14 Jan, 15:09
Is there any particular type of content you want? A return of reviews (movies, books), more translations, folklore retellings etc. Feel free to leave a comment, I’ll read them all.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
12 Jan, 22:01
Then they saw a great multitude of farmers coming to the assembly and carrying between them a huge image of a person, adorned with gold and silver. And when the farmers that were at the assembly saw that, then they all leapt up and bowed down to this monstrosity. After that it was placed in the middle of the assembly field. On one side sat the farmers, on the other the king and his men. After that Dala-Guðbrandr stood up and said:
‘Where is your God now, king? I think that now that he is carrying the beard on his chin rather low, and it looks to me as if your bragging and that of the horned chap that you call bishop and sits there next to you is less than yesterday, for now our god is come, who rules all things, and is looking at you with keen eyes, and I see that you are now frightened and scarcely dare raise your eyes. Now put aside your superstition and believe in our god, who has you entirely at his mercy.
‘Where is your God now, king? I think that now that he is carrying the beard on his chin rather low, and it looks to me as if your bragging and that of the horned chap that you call bishop and sits there next to you is less than yesterday, for now our god is come, who rules all things, and is looking at you with keen eyes, and I see that you are now frightened and scarcely dare raise your eyes. Now put aside your superstition and believe in our god, who has you entirely at his mercy.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
11 Jan, 22:38
Offerings of food and drink were at times buried in vessels of clay. It's no coincidence we find so many clay vessels and (in the current day) name entire ancient cultures based off these.
The Land gives to us, so too should we return the favor
The Land gives to us, so too should we return the favor
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
10 Jan, 22:07
Any sort of queer theory in connection with Óðinn rather tends to qualify as some sort of modern myth in accordance with popular ideas in the contemporary world, but hardly with the norms of one of the most homophobic societies one can possibly imagine, that of the Germanic Iron Age.
Jens P. Schjødt
Jens P. Schjødt
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
10 Jan, 01:03
Odin is overwhelmingly treated by ancient sources as a masculine character. He is constantly engaged in war-related activities and is involved with several different women.
J.G.Harker
J.G.Harker
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
10 Jan, 00:29
It is true that Odin’s foray into seid was done in service of fate, and indeed Thor’s taboo violation was likewise necessary for the preservation of the world. However, a choice between the lesser of two evils (which is how both narratives are presented) is hardly justification for labeling a character’s sexual identity.
J.G.Harker
J.G.Harker
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
09 Jan, 23:52
Isolated incidents of taboo violation are not otherwise unheard of in Norse mythology. The notion calls to mind the poem Þrymskviða and Thor’s own involvement with cross-dressing. In that context, Thor explicitly pushes back against Heimdall’s suggestion that he should disguise himself as Freyja in order to retrieve his stolen hammer.
However, Loki is able to remind Thor that the safety of the world hangs in the balance so long as his hammer is missing. Understanding this to be true, Thor reluctantly agrees to the plan.
J.G.Harker
However, Loki is able to remind Thor that the safety of the world hangs in the balance so long as his hammer is missing. Understanding this to be true, Thor reluctantly agrees to the plan.
J.G.Harker
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
09 Jan, 23:17
Odin’s association with seid is based entirely upon a single event in which he used it as a mechanism for achieving sex with a woman.
J.G.Harker "On the overblown association between Odin, seid, and ergi"
J.G.Harker "On the overblown association between Odin, seid, and ergi"
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
07 Jan, 22:18
Got in contact with one of my artists and commissioned a piece which Germanic followers of mine will definitely appreciate since it depict a very rarely discussed moment from the prophecy of Ragnarok.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
07 Jan, 22:02
Honor the gods yourself in every way according to the usage of your ancestors, and compel others to worship them. Hate and punish those who introduce strange gods, not only for the sake of the gods, (he who despises them will respect no one,) but because those who introduce new gods engage a multitude of persons in foreign laws and customs.
Mæcenas
Mæcenas
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
06 Jan, 22:35
Scottish fairy tale illustrations by Nika Goltz
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
06 Jan, 19:08
Recently a relative tried to convince me to use the work here as a source of revenue. While not opposed to the idea of monetizing one’s content it’s not for me. Free money is tempting, but I was not raised to rely on others when it comes to income. Since young age I had a family to feed (my mother and sister) and never got to experience the (relatively) carefree life of a single adult, despite being one. Maybe if my channel becomes a part of a bigger whole e.g. a research organization like Norroena Society I’d be willing to ask for financial support, but for now, simple shares and likes are enough.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
06 Jan, 18:35
Not pointing fingers but there’s plenty of influential talking heads professing (with varying levels of sincerity) what they call Pagan worldview. But on closer inspection almost all of them are not religious at all. What YouTube pundits promote is a bizarre mix of new-age esoterica and Pagan esthetics with occasional far-right whistleblowing. The result of this is a rather sad state modern Paganism is in, being far from a proper return to Ancestral spirituality. When a person such as yours truly tries to oppose this regrettable status quo the results are, alas, not as trendsetting as we’d like them to be. As much as we try to wrest the narrative away from the shills, the task may seem impossible at the moment. Beside effort alone, it requires connections and technical skills which a normal person simply does not possess. But, it’s still imperative to try. As over-dramatic as it may sound, our future is at stake. So, if you can, join the fight, either by sharing our content or creating your own.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
04 Jan, 10:16
Is there something Varg’s wife doesn’t see as a placenta metaphor?
(Spoiler: there isn’t)
(Spoiler: there isn’t)
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
04 Jan, 06:57
Vladimir in bylinas
While many are eager to see bylina poems as Pagan, and there is some truth to that since it’s folklore i.e. peoples’ perspective, I can’t say that christianity can be omitted from the the ones where it is featured.
The ruler of bylinas is always Vladimir, the first christian lord. What is ignored is that in most poems he is in not depicted as a noble, charismatic, king Arthur type. Quite the opposite. Poetic Vladimir is a schemer whose attitude ends up compromising the nation when invaders attack and all heroes are in jail and going to help the one who imprisoned them. Yet Vladimir needs them to save the day since he’s not a warrior himself. Again, compare to Arthur who treats his knights as equals and is in power by merit.
While many are eager to see bylina poems as Pagan, and there is some truth to that since it’s folklore i.e. peoples’ perspective, I can’t say that christianity can be omitted from the the ones where it is featured.
The ruler of bylinas is always Vladimir, the first christian lord. What is ignored is that in most poems he is in not depicted as a noble, charismatic, king Arthur type. Quite the opposite. Poetic Vladimir is a schemer whose attitude ends up compromising the nation when invaders attack and all heroes are in jail and going to help the one who imprisoned them. Yet Vladimir needs them to save the day since he’s not a warrior himself. Again, compare to Arthur who treats his knights as equals and is in power by merit.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
03 Jan, 00:37
Tomorrow I will write about the often forgotten (or ignored) aspect of Vladimir. How the people depicted him in folklore.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
03 Jan, 00:24
Even though one can argue that Vladimir wasn’t an ideal christian history books depict him as, what remains undisputed is his role in spreading the disease of judeo-christianity in Europe. Or rather among European royalty as the reform failed to change the belief and practices of the common people. The latter stayed pretty much Pagan. This fact is confirmed by years of priests lamenting the sad state of religious affairs as well as ethnographic data showing, to put it mildly, less than stellar understanding of core christian principles among the folk. You can read my old translations if you want to know more on the topic.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
03 Jan, 00:06
Despite introducing the Byzantine law code and desecrating the idols of Perun, Dazbog, Stribog and a few other deities in Kyiv Vladimir’s approach to christianization wasn’t as zealous as it may seem after reading a history textbook. He ignored many things new religion commanded and did’t even bother growing a beard instead opting to keep traditional Slavic style of long mustache with a clean-shaven chin as you can see on his coins.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
02 Jan, 23:41
After the murder of his brothers Vladimir got the throne and with it seemingly the desired power. Yet he wanted to be greater than Sviatoslav, but lacked the strength to conquer like his father did. So Vladimir chose to suck up to Byzantium and convert. The deal must have seemed like an absolute win to both sides. Byzantium was a crumbling empire and wanted an infusion of strong barbaric blood to save them just like Rome did (ironically doomed itself). Meanwhile Vladimir could use the prestige of aligning with a proper empire to legitimize his own.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
02 Jan, 23:39
Why Vladimir betrayed the Gods?
A matter of ego
It’s well known that the (in)famous Vladimir was the first christian ruler on the lands of Rus (modern Ukraine). This is not entirely correct since his grandmother Helga was both a prolific ruler and an open christian. Still the bastard was the first to go down in history as a christian king. He was also the first of not fully Germanic Rurikids. Still, he was loved and received his share of power, but wanted more likely as a result of an inferiority complex which also showed itself when he raped princess Ragnhild.
A matter of ego
It’s well known that the (in)famous Vladimir was the first christian ruler on the lands of Rus (modern Ukraine). This is not entirely correct since his grandmother Helga was both a prolific ruler and an open christian. Still the bastard was the first to go down in history as a christian king. He was also the first of not fully Germanic Rurikids. Still, he was loved and received his share of power, but wanted more likely as a result of an inferiority complex which also showed itself when he raped princess Ragnhild.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
31 Dec, 23:09
New year, new hardship and happiness await.
May the Gods guide us on the path of fate.
May the Gods guide us on the path of fate.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
29 Dec, 20:43
^ wonder if any of you guys tried this since I originally posted the idea. If so, feel free to share the results.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
29 Dec, 19:47
In theory it is entirely possible to construct a chronological history of a tribe. This task would be accomplished by knowing the sacred places within the tribe’s geography and all of the stories that are related to these places. By identifying the before and after of the stories and then arranging them on a time scale, one could project a chronology.
V.Deloria
V.Deloria
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
29 Dec, 19:37
New year brings us to the topic of dates and dating systems. As we know Ancients had a lot of different dating systems. Each tribe had their own sacred history which does make it hard to count the dates, but is an example of folkish perspective.
For example, one of Roman systems was AUC (Ab urbe condita) according to which now is 2777 (2024+753)
For example, one of Roman systems was AUC (Ab urbe condita) according to which now is 2777 (2024+753)
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
29 Dec, 06:22
Same Reddit pit on the topic of genuine belief. Note how those fakes use the same rhetoric as some guys supposedly on our side who mock real traditions opting for some platonist/evolian/esoteric bs. Also, yet another example of thursatru subversion. Jormungandr is not a God, neither is loki, but they don’t know what Germanic tradition is.
You either believe in Gods and myth or you are an atheist. Simple as.
You either believe in Gods and myth or you are an atheist. Simple as.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
27 Dec, 22:18
Reddit is the biggest cesspool on the net. Not a hot take, I know. Yet it’s still useful to check it out from time to time. Why? Just to do the opposite, really. Best example for us is the self-proclaimed pagan community it has. Not saying all people there are degenerates with no real belief, but the majority obviously are. A great source of lolcows if you need them. Here are some anti-dogma types answering a question about not praying. They "do what feels right" since actually "you make the rules"!
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
27 Dec, 10:33
Also, we know that Aesir built temples (hofin a is plural form of hof), which may sound odd as they are Gods themselves, but it can be explained if we assume that by that time Buri and Bor, as well as some other older deities such as Odin’s mother Bestla, were already dead and thus venerated by their descendants. Just like we humans worship our own Ancestors so do the Gods.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
27 Dec, 10:26
To explain this lack of attention Buri and Bor received I propose a theory. It’s simple, but I don’t see any issues with it. We know that Gods can die and there’s a clear indication that Gods age too (otherwise they wouldn’t need Idunn’s apples), so it’s possible and dare I say probable that both Buri and Bor died, likely of old age. When exactly they died would be impossible to tell, but my sense is that it happened either before or right after the creation of mankind hence why they were not worshipped. They just didn’t get to deal with humans.
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
27 Dec, 10:10
Where are Bor and Buri?
A few days ago the topic of Germanic ancient deities came up. Buri, licked out by Auðumbla herself, and his son Bor, father of Odin, Vili and Ve. Those old Gods are barely mentioned in the sources and don’t interact with the younger generations of Gods (Odin’s children and grandkids e.g. Thor and Magni). They don’t take part in major events like Vanir-Aesir war or Ragnarok, and judging from archaeological and textual data, they were not worshipped by the people (no idols, no temples).
A few days ago the topic of Germanic ancient deities came up. Buri, licked out by Auðumbla herself, and his son Bor, father of Odin, Vili and Ve. Those old Gods are barely mentioned in the sources and don’t interact with the younger generations of Gods (Odin’s children and grandkids e.g. Thor and Magni). They don’t take part in major events like Vanir-Aesir war or Ragnarok, and judging from archaeological and textual data, they were not worshipped by the people (no idols, no temples).
Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
26 Dec, 06:15
In Iceland, an old tradition that carries till today is the Yule Lads or Jólasveinar who play pranks around the home.
These are the guys who make 'Murphy's Law' a Law👌🏻
These are the guys who make 'Murphy's Law' a Law👌🏻
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