Ásatrú is the belief in the Norse gods. It is an indigenous, European religion. Think Vikings, Thor, Odin, etc. The etc. is what I talk about. There's a ton of irresponsible bozos spitting out their opinions as facts online about the people, practices, be
More info on another type of Norse Magic: Runes! Accounts of runic magic, why do letters have meanings, the purpose of a bindrune, 6 systems of runes, and how the runecasting you're probably doing was developed by a Satanist with a fascination with Nazis. Goat impression included free of charge. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asatruacademics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asatruacademics/support
A continuation of Types of Old Norse Magic… this time focused on galdr! I talk about its practical uses and its super fancy special meter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asatruacademics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asatruacademics/support
A former science teacher explains… What is magic? Has it been proven to exist? What types of magic did Norse people in the Viking Age do? What the heck is oneiromancy? What's up with Ægishjálmur? How did Vikings curse people? Enchanting, magical symbols, dream magic, and curses explained in this episode. 5 more types up next! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asatruacademics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asatruacademics/support
Völuspá is the treasured monolog of a cheeky witch verbally pulverizing Odin by recounting his most painful events--past and future. You guys requested I read some of the The Lore in modern, regular English… so no better place to start than with super foundational Völuspá. It is my second favorite piece of The Lore mostly because of the huge amount of attitude. She is attitude goals. She is a witch with a capital “B”. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asatruacademics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asatruacademics/support
Part 2 in White Supremacy and it's with sound effects because… why not! Give a listen even if you aren't white because it is unfortunately related to the world you live in. If knowledge is power, then weakness is a choice. Don't be lazy. Be informed. Be impowered. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asatruacademics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asatruacademics/support
The history of racism in Heathenry/Paganism. Plus: Bonus personal story time! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asatruacademics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asatruacademics/support
I give you actual answers to the question of how to learn more about Heathenry when starting out or just wanting to learn what the heck it is. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asatruacademics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asatruacademics/support
I dismantle some myths about the nature of the gods and goddesses, explain skaldic poetry, introduce Bragi (the god and the man), toss you some educational riddles, and poorly pronounce a German poem. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asatruacademics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asatruacademics/support