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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, beliefs, and history just for virtual likes and subscribers. I'm here to help you learn the ugly, the bloody, the funny, the whole truth... so help me gods. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asatruacademics/support
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What does a toxic decoration, horse stew, drunken promises, and mermaid goats have to do with each other? This highly caffeinated episode talks about some misconceptions surrounding about what is and isn’t pagan in our modern Yuletide celebrations. Are drink minimums a good idea? Is Santa Odin? Are the Winter Nights the 12 days of Yule? Should you …
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Hardships Aren't Abnormal
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I talk about why I’ve been AWOL for the past year, how hardships are normal, and how they aren't to be feared. I give you some examples of hardships caused by life and by other garbage human beings that the ancient Norse people overcame. Why? They overcame terrible challenges, and you can too. You have and you can--repeatedly. They were people and …
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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://podcasters.spoti…
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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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asatruacademics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asatruacademics/support…
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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 me…
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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…
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White Pride is a Christian Lie
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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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asatruacademics/me…
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The history of racism in Heathenry/Paganism. Plus: Bonus personal story time!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asatruacademics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asatruacademics/support
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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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asatruacademics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asatruacademics/support…
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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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asatruacademics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…
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