REVIEW: The Saga of Bödvar Bjarki Vol. 2 - The Real Beowulf and Grendel´s Mother (2022)
REVIEW: The Saga of Bödvar Bjarki Vol. 2 – The Real Beowulf and Grendel´s Mother (2022)
A Graphic Novel by Volkmar Fleckenstein
In volume one of Volkmar Fleckenstein‘s gorgeous graphic Nordic Saga The Saga of Bödvar Bjarki Vol. 1 – The Real Beowulf and Grendel, we bore witness to the legendary battle between Bödvar Bjarki and the tyrannical Agnar Ingjaldson (Grendel), characters that bear more than just a passing resemblance to the literary Beowulf and Grendel. Agnar is the leader…
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Pagan Min's bodyguards
(from Captain Laserhawk)
(I changed their original outfits because Pinterest gave me inspiration.)
Apparently, these three are named: Gator, Cyclops, and... Glasses Guy or Mohawk (I don't know, please tell me if you figure it out)
There is not a lot about them, but DAMN IF THEY DIDN'T CARRY WHEN THEY APPEARED ON SCREEN.
HOW IS THERE'S NOT ENOUGH ABOUT THESE GUYS IN THE FANBASE?!
I WILL HAVE TO TAKE MATTERS INTO MY OWN HANDS.
Bonus:
I know I'm the one who decided to draw that, but I'm VERY sure that that thing would not hold the knives in place... they would fall out of the coat at any given moment like:
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Explain the basic: the Elements
Guess who's back—me, BRUH!
Desclaimer: Everything I will talk about is information that I got from books and sites online and even videos on YouTube. In my years of practice, I learned as much as I could out of curiosity and what works best for me. I suggest you do the same by learning as much as you can on your own (I will be here making posts teaching this kind of stuff) from multiple sources.
In witchcraft, the elements of Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Spirit are often seen as fundamental forces that can be harnessed for magical and spiritual purposes.
These elements are symbolic and represent different aspects of nature, energy, and consciousness. Here's a brief explanation of each element in the context of witchcraft:
Earth:
Symbolism: Represented by the physical element of earth, rocks, soil, and symbols like pentacles or greenery.
Qualities: Associated with grounding, stability, fertility, abundance, and the material realm.
Magical Uses: Earth is often invoked for spells related to prosperity, growth, physical health, and stability. It is also connected to the physical body and practical matters.
Air:
Symbolism: Represented by the element of air, wind, feathers, and symbols like incense or a wand.
Qualities: Associated with communication, intellect, inspiration, thought, and the realm of the mind.
Magical Uses: Air is often invoked for spells related to communication, intellect, clarity of thought, and inspiration. It is also associated with the power of the spoken word and intention.
Fire:
Symbolism: Represented by flames, candles, the sun, and symbols like a cauldron or a staff.
Qualities: Associated with transformation, passion, energy, willpower, and the element of action.
Magical Uses: Fire is often used in spells for transformation, motivation, courage, and purification. It symbolizes the spark of creation and the force that propels change.
Water:
Symbolism: Represented by water, rivers, lakes, and symbols like a chalice or a bowl of water.
Qualities: Associated with emotions, intuition, purification, healing, and the subconscious.
Magical Uses: Water is often invoked for spells related to emotions, intuition, purification, and healing. It is also associated with the flow of energy and the ebb and flow of life.
Spirit:
Symbolism: Often considered the fifth element, representing the divine or the ethereal. It may be symbolized by symbols like the akasha or an empty circle.
Qualities: Associated with the divine, the interconnectedness of all things, and the essence of consciousness.
Magical Uses: Spirit is often invoked for rituals that involve connecting with the divine, meditation, and spiritual growth. It is the element that transcends the physical and ties everything together.
In rituals and spellwork, practitioners often call upon these elements, either individually or in combination, to create a balanced and harmonious energy.
The elements are thought to correspond to different aspects of the human experience and the natural world, allowing witches to work with these energies to achieve their magical and spiritual goals.
Tips and tricks:
Body: If we want to use an element but don't have an object that can represent that element, we can use our body. (ex: I don't have anything to represent the earth; let me hit my feet to the ground.). (I need to represent fire; let me use my passion.)
To connect to an element: let's experience it, Go out and feel the forest and the rain; watch the fire burning; and let the fire warm you.
Combine the elements: with the incense, you have fire and air together; growing a plant, you have water and earth collaborating; and so on.
Memories: Everywhere you go, take a stone, a sea shell, a feather, or buy a lighter. Let the elements be good memories.
Deity: Some deities (I will deepen this conversation in the final post to explain the basics) are connected to the elements; we can use them to honor them.
Songs: we can use songs and music to feel connected to the elements; for example, I associate "Je te laisserai des mots" with the elements of the earth.
As always, I will love to hear your thoughts! and if you have any questions, I will be more than happy to answer them! If you liked it, leave a comment or reblog (that is always appreciated!). If you are interested in more methods, check the masterlist!
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She came to Vermont to find a missing person.
Something else found her instead.
Cassie Aubert searches for all kinds of missing people. Driven by her bother’s disapearance, Cassie’s spent her life tracking runaways, kidnapees and truants. But until now, Cassie’s never been on the trail of a pagan Cultist - or been hunted by one of their gods.
A project I’m colouring for is on Kickstarter! It’s been a blast colouring the few pages I have and if we get funded, we can get the whole book going!
Check out the link in the source and reblog if you can, I really appreciate it!
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