Witege

Today I wanted to write Witege, a Gotho-Latin hero. Witege is a son of Wayland the Smith and Böđvildr. Witege used smithing tools during his fights, notably with Sigurd. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witege?wprov=sfla1

Laidly Worm of Spindleston

Today I wanted to write about the Laidly Worm of Spindleston, an Anglo-Saxon princess/dragon. The Laidly Worm of Spindleston was once Princess Margaret of Northumbria. She was cursed by a witch-queen jealous of her beauty until she was kissed by Prince Childe Wynd. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Laidly_Worm_of_Spindleston_Heugh?wprov=sfla1

Gunnlöđ

Today I wanted to write about Gunnlöđ, a Jötunn goddess who gaurds the mead od poetry. She’s a daughter of Suttungr. Odin once seduced Gunnlöđ, sleeping with her for three nights in return he asked for three sips of Kvasir’s mead. This affair resulted in the birth of Bragi. She has a moon of Saturn named

Agne

Today I wanted to write about Agne, a legendary Swedish king. He’s a member of the House of Yngling (descendants of Yngvi). Agne is the son of Dagr Spaki. After Agne killed Fornjót, his daughter Skjalf avenged her father by hanging Agne in Stockholm by tying his necklace to a rope in his sleep and

Ash and Elm

Today I wanted to write about Ash and Elm (Ask and Embla), the heathen Protoplasts. Ask and Embla were the first two humans created by Odin, Hœnir, and Lóđurr out of driftwood. They have been synchronized with Adam and Eve. Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ask_and_Embla?wprov=sfla1

Kvasir

Today I wanted to write about Kvasir, a heathen god associated with knowledge, poetry, and fermentation. Kvasir was born from the spit of the Æsir and Vanir. Kvasir was killed by Fjalar and Galar who used his blood to make meed. Anyone who drank this meed would gain Kvasir’s infinite wisdom. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kvasir?wprov=sfla1

Hyrrokkin

Today I wanted to write about Hyrrokkin, a Jötunn often seen as a psychopomp. During Baldr‘s funeral Hyrrokkin was the one who launched the funerary ship. She’s sometimes associated with Hecate at they are both psychopomps that have snakes as one of their symbols. She has a moon of Saturn named after her. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyrrokkin?wprov=sfla1

Svaðilfari

Today I wanted to write about Svaðilfari, a Norse horse deity associated with travel. Svaðilfari is a stalion owned by an unspecified Jötunn who was contracted by the Æsir to build walls around Asgard in exchange for the sun, moon, and Freyja. However the Æsir did not want to pay him so they sent Loki

Niß Puk

Today I wanted to write about Niß Puk, a Danish and North German house spirit. The Niß Puk are cousins of the Kobolds who live in homes and make the home owners wealthy by bringing stolen goods. They often take the form of cats or draks when outside. New Niß Pug are born by the

Angrbođa

Today I wanted to write about Angrbođa, a Jötunn associated with rage. Angrbođa is a lover of Loki. She is the mother of Fenrir, Jörmungandr, and Hel. Angrbođa is sometimes combined with Gullveig. Sources: Encyclopedia of Spirits

Hrungnir

Today I wanted to write about Hrungnir, a Jötunn associated with stone. Hrungnir & Gullfaxi and Odin & Sleipnir were once in a horse race, afterwards Hrungnir was invited back to Asgard for drinks, however he ended up getting really drunk and starting a fight with Thor ultimately leading to his death. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hrungnir?wprov=sfla1

Narfi

Today I wanted to write about Narfi, heathen gods associated with night or the dead. Narfi may refer to two different Norse Gods: Narfi, son of Loki and Sigyn who was killed by his brother Vali and has in intestines used to bound his father, or the less documented Narfi, father of Nótt sometimes called

Lutin

Today I wanted to write about Lutin, a French house spirit originating in Normandy. Lutins are often invisible or will take the form of cats or rabbits to watch the homeowners. If the homeowners are deemed good the Lutin will create favourable weather and shave the homeowners. If the Lutin is offended he will dull

Sköll

With Lupercalia recently ending a I wanted to write about Sköll a heathen Jötunn associated with solar eclipses and sun dogs. Sköll is a son of Fenrir, he is likely the twin of Hati Hróđvitnisson. During Ragnarök Sköll will devour the goddess Sól. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sk%C3%B6ll?wprov=sfla1

Geri and Freki

With Lupercalia coming up I wanted to write about Geri and Freki the wolves of Odin who fight alongside him in battle. As Odin is Immortal he gives all his food and drink to sustain Geri and Freki. Freki is sometimes combined with Fenrir. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geri_and_Freki?wprov=sfla1

Veđrfölnir

Today I wanted to write about Veđrfölnir, an immortal Norse hawk. Veđrfölnir lives between the eyes of the [unnamed] eagle. He may fly out and gather information for the eagle. The eagle sends messages to Níđhöggr with the help of Ratatoskr. Some scholars have suggested a link between Veđrfölnir & the Eagle with Huginn &

Eggþér

Today I wanted to write about Eggþér, a Norse deity who is the herder of the Jötunn. Eggþér is likely under the employment of Angrbođa as he cared for the children of Fenrir following his imprisonment. Saturn’s moon Eggther is named after him. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egg%C3%BE%C3%A9r?wprov=sfla1

Hulder

Today I wanted to write about the Hulder, a forest, cave, and/or lake spirit from Scandinavia. Hulder are often depicted as seductive mermaids living in cave pools who sudduce miners and lure them to their deaths. Hulder are also known as Tallemaja ‘pine tree mary’ in Sweden or the ulda to the Sámi. They are

Huldufólk

Today I wanted to write about the Huldufólk, a group of Icelandic and Faroese elfs associated with both fertility and famine. The Huldufólk have the ability to become visible/invisible at will, because of this it is considered rude to throw rocks as they may hit one of the Huldufólk. When the Huldufólk do appear to

Regin

Today I wanted to write about Regin a heathen dwarf known for his smithing and language skills. Regin is a son of Hreiđmarr. After Loki killed his brother Ótr, Hreiđmarr demand to be compensated with gold. However, his other son Fáfnir killed Hreiđmarr out of greed and took all of it leaving Regin with no

Aurvandill

Today I wanted to write about Aurvandill, a Germanic personification of the morning star or dawn. Aurvandill is the husband of Gróa. Gróa is best known for healing Thor after a hone was struck into his head, as a reward Thor brought Aurvandill to Gróa from Jötunheim but during the journey Aurvandill’s toe froze off

Belsnickel

Today for the Holidays I wanted to write about Belsnickel, a Germanic Christmas figure popular in the folklore of the Rhine region, Pennsylvania Dutch communities, and in German communities in Southern Brazil. Unlike Knecht Ruprecht who visits with Sinterklaas Belsnickel comes by himself and beats misbehaving children and gives cakes and nuts to good children.