Skadi the Norse Goddess of Winter, Skiing, and the Mountains Few figures in Norse mythology are as intriguing as Skadi, a powerful huntress whose story moves between vengeance, marriage, and independence. She appears only briefly in the surviving sources, yet the fragments preserved…
Balder (Baldr) in Norse Mythology: The Norse God of Light Balder, also known as Baldr or Baldur, is one of the most discussed figures in Norse mythology. Indeed, he is often described as a radiant aesir god, the son of…
Landvættir in Norse Mythology: The Land Spirits and Guardian Spirits of the Medieval North The landvættir, often described as the spirits of the land in Norse mythology, are among the most misunderstood beings in Norse culture. They are frequently regarded as “nature spirits”…
Italian Fairy Tales This post contains affiliate links. This means that I may receive a small commission if you decide to purchase and not additional cost to you 🙂 This supports my small, handmade jewelry business. Italian fairy tales represent…
Italian Folktales, Ritual Beliefs and Regional Traditions in Italian Culture Italian folklore represents a complex world of traditional narratives, ritual actions, and symbolic interpretations shaped by centuries of regional experience. Rather than existing only in written collections of fairy tales…
Why People Dance Around Maypoles on the First of May The maypole stands at the center of one of Europe’s most recognizable seasonal celebrations. In village squares and on grassy commons, from England to southern Germany’s Bavaria up north to…
Days of the Week Of The Norse Gods The familiar day of the week system that structures modern life has deep historical roots in ancient astronomy, language contact, and religious symbolism. Many people are surprised to learn that several names of the days in…
Aegir in Norse Mythology: The Sea Giant Ægir in Old Norse Tradition The figure commonly known in English as Aegir, written Ægir in medieval sources, occupies a fascinating position within norse mythology. He appears in the surviving Old Norse literary tradition as a maritime being associated…
The Tales of Hans Christian Andersen and the Literary Legacy Behind the Classic Fairy Tales The name Hans Christian Andersen still carries a strange kind of brightness. His work belongs to the world of the fairy tale, yet it never stays safely inside…
Ancient Germanic Symbols in Germanic Religion and Mythology: What the Sources Really Show The study of Germanic symbols within Germanic religion and mythology opens a window into the lived experience of the Germanic people of early northern Europe. Archaeology, runology, and medieval literary tradition together preserve a…
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The original Rapunzel story wasn't sweet. A girl locked in a tower, a witch who...
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:...
