Is Ymir the grandfather of Odin? Ymir is the ancestor of all Jötnar-giants. In the Norse-Germanic creation myth, the beginning of the world began in Ginnungagap, a ‘yawning gap/emptiness’. There was an ice-cold river, Elivàgar, who gave birth to Ymir.…
Váli is a son of Odin and a brother to Baldur and Thor. His role and function is primarily associated with the death of Baldur and his seeking for revenge by killing Höðr. What is the myth of Váli? He…
Heimdallr / Heimdall possesses the Gjallarhorn, a horn that may be reflective of drinking and ceremonial horns that were used in religious rites among the Germanic people (e.g., Simek, 2007). In the Poetic Edda, Heimdallr / Heimdall is mentioned in…
Njörðr / Njord belongs to the tribe of the Vanir and is perhaps best known as being the father of Freya. Njörðr / Njord is mentioned in the various local sites across Scandinavia and in both Eddas. Is Njord the…
In Norse Mythology, the worlds that are ‘below’, or underneath the world-tree Yggdrasil, are under the rule of Hel, who resides in Helheimr (- ‘realm of the dead, underworld’). Hel is attested and mentioned in various Old Norse and Icelandic…
Freyr the origins and history Like Thor, Freyr was associated with a plentiful annual harvest. The name Freyr stems from the same Proto-Germanic word as Freya, meaning ‘Lord’. Freyr is attested in many sources, including Runic inscriptions, the Prose and…
Tyr is also known as Ziu in Old High German and derives possibly from an older deity, the reconstructed Tiwaz, meaning ‘the God’ (Jan de Vries, 1962; Altnordisches Etymologisches Wörterbuch (1977). Roman historian Tacitus said in ‘Germania’ that Mars is…
Who is the Thor? The Norse God Thor is especially associated with acreage, fertile harvests and as such, can be considered to be an agricultural deity. Known for his hammer Mjölnir, his appearance and force were associated with thunder, lightning…
What was Loki the god of? Regarding Loki in pre-christian mythologies, cultural hero can appear in many shapes and forms. They can be deceivers, tricksters, shapeshifters. They can take on the forces of creation and destruction and personify them (e.g.,…
The Norse God Víðarr | Vidar is mostly associated with the event of Ragnarök and the battle between the Aesir under the rule of Odin, and fire Jötnar giants. Both sides are slain and only a few will survive. Víðarr…
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Cernunnos sits cross-legged in the forest, antlers reaching toward the sky like branches. He is...
Just some pretties shipping this morning ❤️
Just some pretties shipping this morning ❤️
This morning’s little gathering before they head off to their owners. ✨
Gemstone rings, rune...
I swear he thinks my hair is a nest 😂🤷🏻♀️
…though I can’t blame him,...
This morning’s orders are heading out to their new owners, and somebody is clearly getting...
This is what went out of my studio today.
Real orders. Real pieces. Real myth-haunted...
The Vegvisir was meant to be carried, not displayed. A wayfinding symbol the Icelanders believed...
Jörmungandr. The Midgard Serpent.
Thrown into the ocean by Odin, it grew so enormous that...
This morning’s orders are packed and heading out to their new homes. 🖤
A little...
A few pieces heading out this morning 🖤
A Walpurgisnacht pendant, a Wolpertinger pendant, and...
The Norse didn't believe in a fixed destiny. They believed in the Wyrd. 🕸️
Wyrd...
Packing up this morning’s little pile of magic before it heads out into the world....
Deep in the birch forests of Eastern Europe, there stands a hut that walks on...
Odin didn't stumble into wisdom. He suffered for it. 🌑
He hung himself from Yggdrasil...
In Scandinavian folklore, trolls weren't the cute creatures you see in kids' movies. They were...
Deep in the birch forests of Eastern Europe, there's a house that walks on chicken...
Which amulet matches your magic? ✨
I made a little quiz to pair you with...
🌙 Keeper of secrets, veil of night, guide me through the hidden rite.
Items shown...
New Moon in Taurus tomorrow. 🌑
Taurus is the sign of patience, craft, and building...
Saturday is the New Moon, a time for setting intentions. And there’s no better way...
There's no assembly line. No mass production. Just me at my bench, handcrafting to order...
A few of this mornings order before I pack them up to ship ❤️
Which...
Protection has always been woven into my work. ⚡
The Helm of Awe (Aegishjalmur) was...
Have you ever heard of the Wolpertinger? 🦌
Deep in the forests of Bavaria, there...
Walpurgisnacht has changed so much over the centuries.
What began as a night of caution,...
I’m loving how much you all love my new Walpurgisnacht pendant ❤️
Five witches dance around a blazing bonfire beneath a citrine cabochon in this Walpurgisnacht pendant....
Happy washing day 🙃
A few rings I’ve worked on the last couple days…
Freya’s cats rule and dogs drool?
Or was that the other way around? 🙃
Garm barely shows up in the old Norse stories.
Still… he leaves a mark.
A...
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Bavarian Folklore says that you might just cross paths with a Wolpertinger in the alpine...
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He finally stepped out of the forest…
The Wolpertinger Pendant has arrived.
Inspired by...
I don’t often sell them, but love it when I do!
Vinca symbol bracelets ❤️...
Rooted in strength + guarded by ravens
The serpent waits 🖤
(Handcrafted Jörmungandr ring made to order in my shop)
Stay warm, everyone ❤️
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I thought I had closed the book on the Alice in Wonderland rings…
But you...
Can this be over now, please?
In case you forgot 💜
Something I’ve been thinking about lately.
If there’s one thing I would’ve done differently early...
This year, we’re not buying things just to keep up.
If you need the reminder:...
My husband is from Bavaria (southern Germany) and I originally made this Krampus pendant for...
