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 put mistletoe in your punch? Spoiler: No. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asatruacademics/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asatruacademics/support ..read more

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 you are people too! Yay for the fact everyone goes through horrible times in their lives? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asatruacademics/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asatr ..read more

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/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asatruacademics/support ..read more

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 message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asatruacademics/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asatruacademics/support ..read more

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 of attitude. She is attitude goals. She is a witch with a capital “B”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asatruacademics/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asatruacademics/support ..read more

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/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asatruacademics/support ..read more

The history of racism in Heathenry/Paganism.  Plus: Bonus personal story time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asatruacademics/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asatruacademics/support ..read more

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/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asatruacademics/support ..read more

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/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asatruacademics/support ..read more