Norse Afterlife: Death in Norse Paganism and Where the Dead Go After Death The Norse afterlife was never a single destination. In Norse belief, death opened the door to multiple realms where the dead continued to exist among gods, spirits, and ancestors.…
Best Books on Shamanism: Essential Shamanism Books for Serious Study Shamanism has been studied by anthropologists, historians of religion, and ethnographers for more than a century. Although the word shaman originally referred to ritual specialists among Siberian peoples, scholars now use the…
Introduction to English Fairy Tales The rich body of English fairy tales reflects a deep tapestry of local traditions, oral storytelling, and literary preservation. Far from being mere stories for children, many of these classic fairy tales emerged from centuries-old…
60 Roman Mythology Names: Gods, Goddesses, and Spirits of Ancient Rome Roman mythology was not limited to a handful of famous Olympians. However, the religious world of ancient Rome included sky gods, agricultural powers, underworld rulers, household spirits, and personified virtues. And…
Why “Roman Mythology Names” Should Include Anima When people hear Roman mythology names, they often think of Jupiter, Juno, or Venus, i.e., the great gods and goddesses who shaped the fate of ancient Rome. Yet one of the most revealing names in Roman mythology is…
What Are Fairy Tales? Introduction: On Fairy Tales And Their Meaning When we ask the question “What are fairy tales?” we are entering a conversation that blends philology, folklore, and literary history. A fairy tale can appear in oral tradition,…
Exploring Greek Witchcraft in Ancient Greece The world of classical Greek mythology is as rich historically as it is vivid and multi-faceted in its poetic ways of storytelling and the worldviews of the ancient Greek people. Indeed, many Greek and…
Runes and Magic: What the Sources Say About Norse Rune Magic In discussions of Norse runes today, much of the conversation is dominated by modern interpretations, however, if we instead open the pages of academic research, the questions and answers…
Mythology has shaped storytelling for over 3,000 years, and modern cinema continues to bring these ancient stories to life. From Zeus ruling among the gods of Olympus to Odin guiding fallen warriors into Valhalla, mythology movies allow us to witness…
A slavic name is essentially like a linguistic artifact, a marker of lineage, and often a compact expression of belief, geography, and historical memory all at once. Across Slavic countries such as from Poland and Slovakia to Ukraine, Bulgaria, and Russia, naming…
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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...
Leave a comment with your result ❤️
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...
