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The Baldr Story
In this blog and I breakdown the Baldr story. I will first break it down in a short twenty-first century fashion and then I will break...
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Aug 28, 20232 min read
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Who are the Norns?
Due to the large and over lapping role of women in Norse Mythology this blog can turn into a small book very quickly. So, I will try and...
modernamericansham
Aug 21, 20232 min read
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Being to Clean and Nice Smelling in the Viking Age Could get you Killed.
The Viking reputation for being well-groomed comes from Christian accounts condemning such behavior as vain posturing which seduced...
modernamericansham
Jun 30, 20232 min read
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Lemon Balm
(We would like to start out with that this blog is for information purposes only. I would also like to point out that we are not doctors...
modernamericansham
May 23, 20232 min read
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Ritual of Land Taking
This is a simple video of me talking the listener through a Land Taking ritual, so it is easy to follow. (2) Land Taking Ritual - YouTube
modernamericansham
May 8, 20231 min read
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Communing with Others and Learning from Nature!
In this day and age, walking a Pagan path is sometimes difficult. We do not have a church on every corner, or many family members to go...
modernamericansham
Mar 21, 20231 min read
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Acknowledge the Earth
As pagans it is important that we acknowledge the earth and all the creatures that live on, in, or above her. In this society we have...
modernamericansham
Mar 21, 20231 min read
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Der Haussege/House Blessing
The German house blessing is a simple ritual that anyone can do. The following is a simple outline for a Haussege. Ingredients Needed:...
modernamericansham
Mar 14, 20231 min read
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Havamal Quotes
Havamal verse 23: The foolish Lie awake at night Worried about what might happen When morning comes They are exhausted And everything is...
modernamericansham
Mar 11, 20231 min read
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What does German Ragnarök Look Like?
Ragnarok from the German perspective is very different than the Icelandic one. It is important to note that Loki does not exist in the...
modernamericansham
Feb 14, 20232 min read
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New Programs and Books for 2023!
Starting in March we will be offering new in person classes focusing on our Fire and Ice Shamanism classes and Germanic Hex Craft. Look...
modernamericansham
Jan 14, 20231 min read
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Pine
(We would like to start out with that this blog is for information purposes only. I would also like to point out that we are not doctors...
modernamericansham
Oct 26, 20221 min read
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Edibles in your Yard!
(You should always seek out, in person training, when learning about edible plants. Nature is very tricky, and a poison plant can look...
modernamericansham
Oct 26, 20222 min read
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Howlite
Howlite is opaque white with black “threads”. This stone is often dyed and passed off as turquoise. Healing Energies: 1. Helps to...
modernamericansham
Oct 12, 20221 min read
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Women of Pre-Christian Germany
The information for this blog comes from the Germania written Tacitus. The Germania is a first-person account of Pre-Christian life in...
modernamericansham
Oct 5, 20223 min read
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Honoring the Dead
By Berig - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3628492 This is the time of year when the veil between...
modernamericansham
Oct 5, 20222 min read
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Northern European Philosophy
Our web page states that Northern European traditions have the same skills and philosophies as the more popular North and South American...
modernamericansham
Sep 26, 20221 min read
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Understanding Ragnarok
The Four Poems/Stories You Must Read to Completely Understand Ragnarok. The four poems/stories you must read to completely understand...
modernamericansham
Sep 26, 20221 min read
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Fluorite
Characteristics: This stone is usually green, or purple but rarer forms are blue and yellow. It is a translucent stone and will fade if...
modernamericansham
Sep 26, 20221 min read
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Malachite
Characteristics: Multiple shades of green generally stripped, opaque. It will break into pieces to warn of danger. Healing/Magical...
modernamericansham
Sep 21, 20221 min read
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