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Now that I look at the list I never thought Hindu or Norse would be considered a type of witchcraft. It would be interesting what the Norse did for witchcraft since that is part of my ancestory 
Norse Traditions Norse paganism honors and works with Nordic pantheons, mythologies and legends. Nordic traditions stress conservative values of honor, honesty, courage and duty to one's family, kin and friends. The Norse traditions saw a resurgance of practices in the 1970s when, almost simultaneously, and independently of one another, many groups sprang into being. Across America, England and Iceland, these groups rekindled the ancient belief systems of the Germanic peoples, as described and outlined in the Poetic Eddas. Arguably the largest group or sect is Asatru. The Asatru Free Assembly, based in Breckinridge Texas was formed in 1972 by Stephen McNallen. At the time McNallen was interested in Witchcraft, but found it missing some of the spiritual foundation he was seeking. He was drawn to the beliefs of the Vikings and Norse deities. he originally named his organization the Brotherhood and began publishing quarterly journals called 'The Runestone'. Another large sect of Nordic practice is simply called Norse Paganism. Which bases it's beliefs in a combination of Witchcraft which applies Norse mythology and the Eddas to it's practices. Norse Traditions There are many variations of Norse traditions. This is by no means a complete listing. Asatru Norse Norse Wicca Odinism Very interesting. Thank you
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It would be more interesting to spend time about the Wiccan belief system then talk about Christians wouldn't you believe? Perhaps we can continue on that subject? Ruth keep going you are doing good. I know you are a Catholic Witch and that you have the ability to use magick for good or bad, but you use bad only for defensive situations. So what magic do you specialize in. Does it have a origin or starting point in Europe somewhere what you study or is it more experimental. What are your latest spells or experiments as of lately? I mainly practice candle magick or hoodoo. I don't actually know the origins of candle magick -I'm pretty sure it stems from Celtic magick, but I'm not really sure. Hoodoo is the magick that developed out of black slavery. It is a combination of European, African and Native American techniques. Very interesting. Thank you
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holy cow... my daughter went from happy and fine to tears in pain almost instantly from an ear ache. She's already on antibiotics for a sinus infection. So I take her to a walk in clinic... its snowing horrible outside. I was going like 10 mph and my car hit some ice and went totally sideways and slid down the middle of the road
 I had to come home and shovel my driveway and throw some salt down. My back in friggin killin me. All that for her to get some motrin  but she's OK and we're home now. Blessed Be
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I didnt really think you wanted me to go into all of the early Norse religon as its probably not what you are used to hearing. It wasnt all about Odin lets put it that way.
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holy cow... my daughter went from happy and fine to tears in pain almost instantly from an ear ache. She's already on antibiotics for a sinus infection. So I take her to a walk in clinic... its snowing horrible outside. I was going like 10 mph and my car hit some ice and went totally sideways and slid down the middle of the road I had to come home and shovel my driveway and throw some salt down. My back in friggin killin me. All that for her to get some motrin but she's OK and we're home now. Blessed Be
OMG! That's horrible. I feel so bad for my babies when they're in pain. I wish I could take it from them. 
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I didnt really think you wanted me to go into all of the early Norse religon as its probably not what you are used to hearing. It wasnt all about Odin lets put it that way. It's quite extensive, too, isn't it? I know some Asatru. |
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Glad you are both home safe, Jill. I feel your pain. I am really frightened to drive in the snow as I grew up I California so Im not accustomed to it.
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Glad you are both home safe, Jill. I feel your pain. I am really frightened to drive in the snow as I grew up I California so Im not accustomed to it. why did you leave California if you don't mind my asking. You don't have to answer, of course. 
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I didnt really think you wanted me to go into all of the early Norse religon as its probably not what you are used to hearing. It wasnt all about Odin lets put it that way. It's quite extensive, too, isn't it? I know some Asatru. Oh yeah its very involved. Freya and all that. They had many Gods/Goddesses and they were story tellers. |
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I didnt really think you wanted me to go into all of the early Norse religon as its probably not what you are used to hearing. It wasnt all about Odin lets put it that way. Not sure if you are refering to me, but I am familiar with Norse Mythology haven written a few articles about it myself. I just am not familiar with the witchcraft that Norse Mythology practiced. That would be interesting to further study as a part of my family is of such heritage. |
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Glad you are both home safe, Jill. I feel your pain. I am really frightened to drive in the snow as I grew up I California so Im not accustomed to it. why did you leave California if you don't mind my asking. You don't have to answer, of course.
I wanted to buy property and could not do that out west. Not the amount of acreage and location I wanted. I already owned land here that I was able to sell. |
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I didnt really think you wanted me to go into all of the early Norse religon as its probably not what you are used to hearing. It wasnt all about Odin lets put it that way. It's quite extensive, too, isn't it? I know some Asatru. Oh yeah its very involved. Freya and all that. They had many Gods/Goddesses and they were story tellers. I participated in a Blot, which is a Norse ritual, once. It was in honor of Frey. Very interesting. But, the Norse tradition is not my cup of tea. |
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I didnt really think you wanted me to go into all of the early Norse religon as its probably not what you are used to hearing. It wasnt all about Odin lets put it that way. It's quite extensive, too, isn't it? I know some Asatru. Oh yeah its very involved. Freya and all that. They had many Gods/Goddesses and they were story tellers. |
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I didnt really think you wanted me to go into all of the early Norse religon as its probably not what you are used to hearing. It wasnt all about Odin lets put it that way. It's quite extensive, too, isn't it? I know some Asatru. Oh yeah its very involved. Freya and all that. They had many Gods/Goddesses and they were story tellers. I participated in a Blot, which is a Norse ritual, once. It was in honor of Frey. Very interesting. But, the Norse tradition is not my cup of tea. |
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Glad you are both home safe, Jill. I feel your pain. I am really frightened to drive in the snow as I grew up I California so Im not accustomed to it. why did you leave California if you don't mind my asking. You don't have to answer, of course.
I wanted to buy property and could not do that out west. Not the amount of acreage and location I wanted. I already owned land here that I was able to sell. That's really great that you were able to get the land you wanted. |
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Ruth, was this the ritual you told me you were going to when I first started talking to you? The one in the park? Yep, that was it. Very cool and I learned a lot. |
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Edited by
Krimsa
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Tue 12/09/08 06:53 PM
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I didnt really think you wanted me to go into all of the early Norse religon as its probably not what you are used to hearing. It wasnt all about Odin lets put it that way. Not sure if you are refering to me, but I am familiar with Norse Mythology haven written a few articles about it myself. I just am not familiar with the witchcraft that Norse Mythology practiced. That would be interesting to further study as a part of my family is of such heritage. Yeah I was referring to you, sorry I should have used your name. Most people who study Asatru or Odinism devote their worship to Odin (also known as Odhin or Odhinn) or one of his kindred Gods. There are actually many different gods and goddesses within the Norse Pantheon who are worthy of mention. One thing a lot of people overlook is the possibility that Odin or one of his many alter personalities received their powers and authority from a female deity, probably an early form of Freyja (Odin's sister and wife to one of his alter personalities, Odhr) known as Nerthus or Niartha. There is evidence to support the theory that she or someone like her was the primary deity in the Norse pantheon (long before it actually came to be called "Norse") for many centuries before that culture turned to a patriarchial-based system. But as with all historical perspectives, "History is written by the victor." |
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I wish they had rituals like that around here... but nope. Nothing. You even speak about it and you're the sudden outcast.
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I wish they had rituals like that around here... but nope. Nothing. You even speak about it and you're the sudden outcast. We have a very strong witch out here who devotes herself to the positive promotion of Paganism. She is a Wiccan High Priestess and has worked relentlessly for years to get Paganism accepted here. She works with the local churches, organizations, and is on the Hate Crimes Task Force. She puts on a Pagan Pride Day every year in the park. It is still not accepted by the Christians out here, but they have not been violent or aggressive in years. I think they may have finally accepted her presence. She is the one who puts on the public rituals in the parks. Amazing woman. |
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You could probably even google her name, Lisa Morganstern, and her stuff would come up. She's always in the paper.
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