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How the Norse Measured Time E I R H O L T
How the Norse Measured Time
Discover how the Norse measured time long before clocks and modern calendars. Explore the Old Norse calendar, seasonal festivals, month names, the roles of Sól, Máni and the Norns, and... Read more...
Who Was Freyja? E I R H O L T
Who Was Freyja?
Who was Freyja beyond the modern image of a goddess of love? Explore the earliest Norse sources, her roles in magic, fertility, battle, and death, the origins of her name,... Read more...
The Hidden Origins of the English Days of the Week E I R H O L T
The Hidden Origins of the English Days of the Week
Discover the hidden history behind the English days of the week and uncover how Babylonian astronomy, Roman religion, Germanic mythology and Norse tradition shaped the names we still use today.... Read more...
Skadi's Forage: A Tribute to the Goddess of Winter and the Gifts of the Wild E I R H O L T
Skadi's Forage: A Tribute to the Goddess of Winter and the Gifts of the Wild
Long before she became known as the Norse goddess of winter, Skadi (Old Norse: Skaði) was a huntress of the mountains, a daughter of giants, and one of the most... Read more...
Who Is Idunn? E I R H O L T
Who Is Idunn?
Inspired by Idunn, keeper of the golden apples in Norse mythology, Idunn’s Touch explores the connection between myth, renewal and traditional skincare. Discover the story of Idunn, the symbolism behind... Read more...
Eir: the Forgotten Healer of the Norse Mythology E I R H O L T
Eir: the Forgotten Healer of the Norse Mythology
Who is Eir, and what is the meaning behind EirHolt?  In this post, we explore the forgotten Norse goddess of healing, herbs, and mercy, and the story behind the name... Read more...
Voices of the World Tree: Unlocking the Mysteries of Galdr E I R H O L T
Voices of the World Tree: Unlocking the Mysteries of Galdr
Galdr Runes: The Vocal Key to Runic Magic While galdr is primarily a vocal practice, the runes themselves form its foundation. In Norse tradition, runes were more than symbols carved... Read more...
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The Viking Calendar, the New Year and the Forgotten Rhythm of Time
Long before January 1st became the world’s agreed-upon beginning, time was not something humans counted — it was something they watched. The Vikings, like most ancient cultures, lived by the... Read more...