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Spotting Alt-Right Imagery on Nordic Blogs

I’ve been getting a lot of asks/messages lately from folks who want to practice Norse paganism and join the heathen community but are worried about white supremacist blogs. That’s totally valid - there’s a lot of them and some of them are well hidden under “aesthetic norse” blogs. So, I wrote up a little lists of indicators to look out for and avoid. Most of the runes and images(like Odin’s ravens) aren’t inherently racist/problematic and should be considered in context of the blog. Please keep in mind there are many more symbols and names/titles that could be included, I am just focusing on the Norse aspect from the USA.

Odinist/Wodenism/Wotanist - Oidinist is most often the term norse leaning white-supremacists lean towards. The term “Odinist” was first used as a self-descriptor by Alexander Rud Mills, an Australian Nazi sympathizer who founded an Odinist church in 1934. The name was carried on by Else Christensen and her Odinist Fellowship; Christensen’s newsletter, The Odinist, contained more far right-wing political content than religious content. If you go the official Odinists website(link) you will find they support many white-only groups like the Asatru Folk Assembly. The Holy Nation of Odin is a church that is run from a maximum-security cell in California and is only open to whites.

Volkish/Folkish -  Volksfront is a hybrid racist skinhead gang/neo-Nazi group that started in the Pacific Northwest in the 1990s. It’s still a very active group and only alt-right would really use this terminology.

“ —often termed “folkish” within the community—by viewing Heathenry as an ethnic or racial religion with inherent links to a Germanic race that should be reserved explicitly for people of Northern European descent or white people in general”. 

Not to be confused with folklorist/folklore heathens who practice heathenry because of Scandinavian folklore(i.e. disir, dwarves, etc.).

HH or 88 -  88 is a white supremacist numerical code for “Heil Hitler.” H is the eighth letter of the alphabet, so 88 = HH = Heil Hitler. One of the most common white supremacist symbols.

The number is frequently combined with another white supremacist numeric code, 14(shorthand for the so-called “14 Words” slogan: “We must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children”) in the form of 1488, 14/88, 14-88, or 8814. - ADL

Brosatru - I’m mostly adding this because it used to be a popular alt-right subreddit for “Asatru” practitioners that got removed. I’ve still seen it referenced in other pagan subreddits and some twitter profiles!

General keywords to look out for: heritage, ethnic, aryan, ethno-nationalism, nationalist, tribe

**Use reasonable doubt for runes and imagery**:

Othala. While not actually/originally a symbol of hate but a rune for family/ancestry, Othala has been appropriated by the alt-right regardless and should be judged by the context it’s seen in. It is frequently used in nazi marches, merch, and their websites. The U.S. National Socialist Movement replaced the swastika with the Old Norse Othala rune, which was previously used on an SS infantry flag in World War II. So if you see a blog with a red banner and a black Othala in the middle, just know it’s a replacement for the swatsika.

Algiz. Another Futhark rune appropriated, originally representing the Elk/Divine. It has been adapted by the far right as a “Life Rune”. Used in the “Free American Rally” and “National Alliance” and also used in the “Volksfront” logo. Like Othala it is used to replace the Swatsika in imagery where it’s illegal - it is  not used as frequently as Othala.

Huginn and Muninn. “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, VA featured two flags with Odinns ravens. Here’s the twist: some white supremacist groups claim the Raven flag was flown when Leif Erikson landed in North America in the year 1000 and thus is the “pure European: flag of the nation.” And for some white supremacists, according to David Perry of the University of Minnesota, “the concept of Vinland asserts a historical claim over North America, stretching from the northeast coast to the Pacific Northwest. They use the myth of Vinland to position themselves as righteous defenders in the wars of race and religion they believe are coming.” 

Valknut -  It is often considered a symbol of the Norse god Odin. Some white supremacists, particularly racist Odinists, have appropriated the Valknot to use as a racist symbol. Often they use it as a sign that they are willing to give their life to Odin, generally in battle. It was also seen on many shields at the Charlottesville, VA march. Many pagans may also use this symbol, so one should carefully examine it in context rather .

Tiwaz. Another rune appropriated, originally a rune for the Norse god of justice Ty.r Free America Rally is a loosely-coordinated network of white supremacists who hold protests and rallies on white supremacist-related themes. The logo for Free America Rally is an amalgam of several runes(Algiz and Uruz).

Mjolnir. This feels horrible to say because I know countless pagans and Marvel fans with Mjolnir necklaces/tattoos. However, I have also encountered many alt-right accounts with a BFG(Bound for Glory) banner or icon.

Additionally, I would highly suggest going through their follows/likes if you can’t find an obvious answer. Most modern Norse pagans who aren’t anti alt-right make it known in their bios but you an do further digging if necessary. 

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Sā́wōl

Or as I write it, Sáwol. Her name means "Sun Goddess". Also found as Sawélyosyo Dhugətḗr ("Daughter of the Sun") or Seh₂ul

Sáwol is the goddess of the sun. According to the myth, she crosses the sky daily on a chariot pulled by two horses.

She is the consort of both of the Diwós Sunú, who are the horsemen who pull her chariot across the sky.

She is also considered the sister of the moon god, Ménos

She is associated with music, archery, poetry, divination, knowledge and wisdom, according to this source

Offerings

Taken from here

Swens kʷekʷlos, "wheel of the sun"

Yellow or gold disk

chariot with sun

ring/wreath with orange, gold, and yellow ribbons (should be kept near Diwós Sunú if they’re in a shrine together)

Citrine

depictions or imagery of the sun

Devotional acts

Bask in the sunlight

let sunlight come in through your window

wear sun themed jewelry

have imagery of the sun around your house

wear sunscreen when going out when the sun is out

learn about the sun's cycle (solstices, equinoxes)

ground yourself under the light of the sun

stay hydrated on sunny days

listening to music white studying

play any instrument

read poetry books

make your own poetry

learn about divination methods and how to apply them in a healthy way

try learning archery

Associations

Yellow, gold

music, poetry

divination

knowledge and wisdom

archery

Sunday

the feast of Litha

Descendants in later pantheons

Helios (Greek)

Helen (Greek)

Sol (Roman)

Sól (Nordic)

Sunna (Germanic)

Saulé (Lithuanian)

Sulis (Celtic)

Sūryā (Vedic)

Finally, here's her wikipedia article (shared with her brother)

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Mḗnōs

Or as I write it, Ménos. Also found as Mḗnōt or Meh₁not. His name means "The Moon"

Ménos is the god of the moon. He is considered the brother of Sáwol. He also crosses the sky on a chariot, according to the myth

Ménos is associated with time (because of the role of the moon in measuring the night and the months), hunting, fishing, magic, healing and learning, according to this source. He is also considered a god of thinking and memory, according to this source

Offerings

taken from here

White or silver disk

moonstone sphere

time piece, hourglass

white quartz

pebbles

Depictions or imagery of the moon

moon water

Devotional acts

Bask in the light of the full moon

Observe the phases of the moon

honor the cycles of the moon

Wear white or purple

Wear imagery or jewelry of the moon

Moon-gazing

Make moon water

Make a night-time ritual

Taking a full walk outside during the crescent or full moon

Sharpen your mind; play memory games

Became comfortable with change

Continue learning through your life

learn about your healthcare options

Associations

White

Purple (UPG)

All moon festivals

time

healing

thinking, memory and learning

hunting and fishing

magic

Willow

Monday

January

Descendants in later pantheons

Máni (Nordic)

Meno (Lithuanian)

Mene (Greek)

Mah (Iranian)

Men (Phrygian)

Myesyats (Slavic)

Finally, here's his wikipedia article (shared with his sister)

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Could you do an informational post on Mórā?

K̑ólyā

Or as I write it Kólya, also found as Kolyos, her name means "The Coverer". She's also known as Mórā or Mértis.

She's the goddess of the underworld, the dead and winter. While Yemós is the deity who rules over the underworld, Kólya is death itself. She is in charge of taking away souls to the underworld when the time of death comes. She is said to take the souls with a noose or a snare.

According to this source, she is the daughter of the goddess of night, Nókʷts, and the god of sleep, Swépnos. She is in turn the consort of the god of magic Wélnos and with him fathers the many monsters of Proto Indo-European myth, like the great monster Wṛ́tros which is slain by the thunder god Perkʷū́nos.

Offerings

taken from here

Goad

noose or hook

black stone, ideally one with a magnetic charge

imagery of scavenger animals: crow, raven, etc.

crow or raven feathers

Devotional acts

UPG

Visit cemeteries and leave flowers (with permission!)

Collect animal bones (ethically sourced)

Learn more about death and take your time to get more comfortable with the concept

Collect antiques

If you can, help those who are closer to death (the elderly, those in hospice, etc.)

Associations

Black

Noose

Hook

Winter

Beech

the feast of Samhain

Descendants in later pantheons

Hel (Nordic)

Calypso (Greek)

Mors (Roman)

Sarva (Indian)

Kālī (Indian)

Māra (Indian)

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Proto Indo-european religious terminology

Types of deities

Ṇmṛtṓs - Immortals

ǵhutom - those who receive libations

G̑hṃg̑ṇ̄tṓs - Primordial deities

Deiwṓs - Celestial deities; also the general word for deities

Deiwós - Celestial deity (singular); also the general word for deity (singular)

Dhḗses - Warrior deities

Aisṓs - Terrestrial deities

Amséwes - Nature deities

Ḷbhéwes - Land spirits, elves or dwarves. Some types of Ḷbhéwes are:

Ak̑mṇyṓs - Spirits of stones and cliffs

Bhṛg̑hyṓs - Spirits of mountains and hills

Dhṃbhyṓs - Spirits of burial mounds and graves

Dhólyōs - Valley spirits

Ghórdhyōs - Garden spirits

Bhḹsyṓs - Flower spirits

Loukyṓs - Spirits of fields, groves and meadows

Sílwānōs - Forest spirits

Druyṓs - Tree spirits

Néigʷes - Water spirits or nymphs. Some types of Néigʷes are:

Bhrūyṓs - Spring/well spirits

Dānuyṓs - River spirits

Gléndyōs - Spirits of shores and riverbanks

Limṇyṓs - Spirits of lakes and reservoirs

Mreyṓs - Sea spirits

Nḗtores - Water dragons and Sea monsters

Dṃyṓs or Démspoteyes - Household spirits

Bhā́gōs, Dáimones or G̑ṇ̄yṓs - Personal tutelary deities. The divine nature of each individual person. Some can take animal form.

Dhróughōs - Cthonic spirits

Néres - Demigods, heroes and other spirits

Mṛtwṓs - the Dead, Ancestors

Cosmology

Ghórdhōs - Realms

Medhyódoru - World tree

Ák̑mōn (Dyḗus) - Heaven, where the Deiwṓs live

Ṇmṛtóm (Nek̑tṝ́) - elixir of immortality of the gods

Médhyom, Dhég̑hōm - Middle world, Earth

Dhubnóm (Bhudhmḗn) - Underworld

Ártus/Hártus/Rtóm - the principle of natural order that underlies all existence. The gods are its custodians

Dhḗtis - Human laws

Religious terms

G̑héutrom - Ritual of Offering

G̑hésṛnigʷs - Ritual purification

Némesos Dhḗtis - Establishing sacred space

Ásās Áistis - Lighting Altar Fire

Sómṇ - Hymn

Spóndās - Libation

Ádbhertās - Sacrifice

Ówiyōn - Omen

Dā́ps (Dəpnóm) - Feast

Ásās Sgʷéstis - Extinguishing of ritual fire

Ásā - Altar

Némos (Ghórdhos) - Sacred place

Dhəsnóm (Álks) - Shrine or Temple

Bhérg̑hmṇ - Seat of the gods

Roles

Bhérg̑hmēn - Priest

G̑héutōr - Priest in charge of prayers and hymns. Cantor

Ádbhertōr - Priest in charge of offerings and libations

Ā́terwēn - Priestess of the sacred fire

Bhā́dhlis (Lḗgis) - Enchanter or healer

Wā́tis - Seer

Drúwids (pl. Drúwides) - Expert in herbs

Kowḗis - Sage or Poet

From here and here

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Proto-Indo European Deities

One of the most likely theories, considering the origins of most of the Germanic spiritual practices and Gods, is that they have originated from the bronze age people who came into contact with the Proto-Indo Europeans. These Proto-Indo Europeans spread their language, traditions, way of life and spirituality all across Europe (with a few exceptions). In this post I want to name several  reconstructed Proto-Indo European deities and their etymological descendants throughout Europe, and the middle east and India.

Dyeus: At first I want to begin with Dyeus. This is the reconstructed name of the chief God of the Proto-Indo European pantheon. The name means ‘brightness of the day’ and is reconstructed with the help of Grimm’s law and by carefully researching related languages such as Sanskrit, Ancient Greek, old Armenian and old Anatolian. All of the Indo-European languages, modern and old, seem to have a common root word for God.

The meaning of the name plus the fact that the root is still visible in every Indo-European language, suggests that this deity was incredibly important, most likely the most important of all deities. Dyeus is the sky father, associated with brightness and the skies and perhaps creator of mankind according to the Proto-Indo Europeans. There are however no written sources nor physical evidence describing Dyeus so his exact role will forever be a mystery.

If we look at the Proto-Indo-European root ‘Dyeu’, we can discover many deities with a very similar name and role. These deities are likely etymological descendants of Dyeus, here is a list:

Proto-Indo European: Dyeus Hellenic: Zeus Hittite: Sius Thracian: Zi or Diu Vedic: Dyaus Pittr Indo-Iranian: Dyaus Anatolian: Diu Roman: Jupiter Slavic: Diva Baltic: Deiwas Germanic: Tiwaz and Wodanaz Gaulish: Deuos Gaelic: Dagda

Perkwunos: This is the reconstructed name of the thunder/weather god of the Proto-Indo European pantheon. The meaning of the reconstructed name means either: ‘the striker’ or 'lord of the oaks’. Two roots are possible for this theory, the root 'Per’, which means 'to strike’ and perkus 'the oak’. It is also possible that both roots are actually united since it is possible that people associated high trees, like oaks, with lightning strikes.

We do not know how Perkwunos looks like but if we compare his etymological descendants with each other, it seems that Perkwunos might be wielding a weapon like a hammer or a club. He’s not only the god of thunder but appears to be controlling all of the weather. Perhaps the Proto-Indo Europeans prayed to him when they wanted rain for their crops or when they wanted a natural disaster to stop. Here is a list of his etymological descendants:

Proto-Indo European: Perkwunos Slavic: Perun Baltic: Perkunas Vedic: Parjanya/Indra Greek: Heracles and/or Keraunos (the name of Zeus’ bolt) Gaulish: Taranis Gaelic: Tuireann Germanic: Donar/Thor Thracian: Perkos Scythian: Pirkunas Nuristani (Afghanistan): Pärun Illyrian: Perendi

Neptonos: This is the reconstructed name of the God of the seas/waters. The name literally means 'Grandson of the waters’ and it has been reconstructed by observing all of the sea deities of the Indo-European cultures. Since we have no image or written sources about this deity, we do not know how he would have looked like, perhaps he was holding a staff like most other sea deities. We also do not know his exact role in the Proto-Indo European pantheon but he is apparently master of all the waters of the earth. Here is a list of his etymological descendants:

Proto-Indo European: Neptonos Hellenic: Neptune Roman: Poseidon Gaulish: Nodens Gaelic: Manannán Germanic: Nehalennia/Njördr/Nerthus Vedic: Varuna Illyrian: Bindus Baltic: Bangputys

Suhul: This is the reconstructed name of the deity related to the sun. There is less evidence for this deity but it seems that the Proto-Indo European root for sun 'Suhul’ is connected to quite some sun deities. Here is a list of etymological descendants of Suhul:

Proto-Indo European: Suhul Gaulish: Sulis Hellenic: Helios Roman: Sol Germanic: Sól Slavic: Dazhbog Baltic: Saule Vedic: Surya

Mehnot: This is the reconstructed name for the deity related to the moon. It is a common Indo-European tradition to have two deities related to the sun and to the moon so it is possible that they have a common root with a Proto-Indo European Moon God. Here is a list of etymological descendants of Mehnont:

Proto-Indo European: Mehnot Gaelic: Elatha Hellenic: Selene Roman: Luna Germanic: Máni Slavic: Hors Baltic: Menulis Vedic: Soma

The divine twins: Sadly it is impossible to reconstruct the name of these divine twins but it is a well accepted theory that these are either two brothers or brother/sister of the Sky God Dyeus. Almost every Indo-European religion has a divine twin riding either a horse or another animal. The role of this twin is unclear since divine twins from related cultures seem to have seperate roles. Here is a list of etymological descendants of the divine twins:

Proto-indo European: divine twins/name unknown Vedic: The Asvins Baltic: the sons of Dievas Hellenic: Castor and Pollux/Dios-Kouroi Germanic: Frey and Freya/Hengist and Horsa Polish: Lel and Polel Indo-Iranian: Nakula and Sahadeva Etruscan: Tinas Clenar/sons of Jupiter Gaulish: Divanno and Dinomogetimarus Welsh: Bran and Manawydan

Dheghom: This is the reconstructed name of the earth-Goddess. Mother earth seems to have been known since paleolithic times although we can of course not provice any proof for this theory. She’s most likely the wife of the Sky God Dyeus as this is usually the case in Indo European religions. She represents growth, fertility and death. The meaning of her name is still being debated but it might mean 'the broad one’. Here is a list of her etymological descendants:

Proto-Indo European: Dhegom Gaelic: Danú Hellenic: Hera or Gaia Slavic: Maty Syra Zemlya Baltic: Zemyna Roman: Juno Thracian: Zemela Germanic: Nerthus/Jörd Vedic: Prithvi

God of the Underworld: Sadly it is also not possible to reconstruct the name for the God of the underworld but since virtually every Indo European religion has a God/Goddess of the underworld, it is very likely that the Proto-Indo Europeans also had a deity to guard the underworld. Here is a list of etymologically related Gods of the underworld:

Proto-Indo European: unknown Vedic: Yama Hellenic: Hades Roman: Dis Pater Slavic: Veles Baltic: Velinas Germanic: Hel/Holle Gaelic: Aed

Pehuson: This is the reconstructed name of a deity representing nature itself. We do not know how he looked like or what his attributes were, we do know that many Indo-European deities have similar Gods representing nature. Here is a list of etymological descendants of Pehuson:

Proto-Indo European: Pehuson Gaelic: Cernunnos Gaulish: Cernunnos Germanic: Ullr/Frey Hellenic: Pan Roman: Faun Vedic: Pushan

Hausos: This is the reconstructed name for the deity of dawn or spring. She represents the rebirth of nature and warmth thus her attributes are quite similar to the solar deities. Yet again most Indo-European religions appear to have a deity of dawn/spring. Her name means 'to shine’. Here is a list of her etymological descendants:

Proto-Indo European: Hausos Gaelic: Brighid Gaulish: Brigantia Germanic: Eostre Hellenic: Eos Roman: Aurora Slavic: Zorya Baltic: Ausrine Vedic: Ushas

Here are other beings that are present in virtually every Indo European religion and thus have likely a common root in the Proto-Indo European religion:

Beings of fate: There is a very big possibility that the Proto-Indo Europeans believed in three Goddesses or beings who were able to spun or weave the fate of all living beings in the universe. They often appear as either three young maidens or three women representing the three stages of life or the three stages of time (past, present, future). Here is a list of possible etymologically related beings of fate:

Proto-Indo European: name unknown Hellenic: the Morai Germanic: the Norns Hittite: the Gulses Roman: the Parcae Baltic: Deives Valdytojos Slavic: Rozanicy Albanian: the Fatit Gaulish: The three Morrigna

The giant serpent: Almost every Indo-European religion has an epic story of a hero battling a gigantic snake/dragon/serpent. This hero is often the thunder God or another deity related to weather. Because this theme is so incredibly common, it is a very likely theory that the Proto-Indo Europeans also believed in a giant serpent/dragon and a thundergod (Perkwunos) who fought it. Here is a list of etymologically related serpents:

Proto Indo-European: Unknown Hittite: Illuyanka (slain by Tarhunt) Vedic: Vritra (slain by Indra) Hellenic: Typhon (slain by Zeus)/ Hydra (slain by Heracles) Germanic: Jörmungandr (fought by Donar/Thor) Persian: Zahhak (slain by Fereydun) Slavic: Veles (slain by Perun) The Christian/Jewish story of the Genesis: Tehom Sumerian: Tiamat Armenian: Vishap (slain by Vahagn) Gaelic: Meichi (healed by Dian Cecht)

I am so sorry for this incredibly long post but I hope you have some more insight into the Proto-Indo European pantheon and realise that all European deities (with a few exceptions) all represent the same attributes/roles/beings. The stories of the Germanic Gods are not unique but a shared story with other European and even Indian native religions.

Here are images of: Dyeus and his etymological descendants by Starkey Comics, Perkwunos and his etymological descendants by Starkey Comics, A modern interpretation of Perkwunos by Wegsetios Tekkerdes, An image depicting several Serpent/hero battles. An image representing the divine twins (Castor and Pollux),

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A collage with some of the descendants of Perkwúnos!

top row from left to right:

Thor (Nordic)

Taranis (Celtic)

Tarḫunna (Hittite)

bottom row from left to right

Perkūnas (Baltic)

Perun (Slavic)

Indra (Vedic)

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It just hit me that the night before a severe thunderstorm went through the area I was trying to weave a flower crown (it ended up being a very sloppy wreath) and whispering about how it could be for “the dark earth mother, who supports us in life and accepts us in death” (partially because I can’t figure out how to pronounce dheghom out loud and partially because I find this variation of her title very pretty) but only if she would want something so messy because I’m admittedly very bad at this; and then the most severe parts of the storm avoided us overnight.

I supposed i should thank her for putting a good word in with your sky husband and storm (either husband or son, I lean towards son but that’s just based on personal vibes I get). So the next evening i took out my hand made goddess figure I made of her and some incense and I managed to burn it even though it was super windy

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Dā́nu

Or as I write it, Dánu. Also known as Donu or Deh₂nu

She is the goddess of rivers and fertility. She may be worshiped effectively at local rivers, especially the major river in a watershed, and especially at that river's source.

This source characterizes her as one of the G̑hṃg̑ṇ̄tṓs, twelve primordial deities who existed before the déiwōs. Dánu in specific would become the mother of Dhéghom, Apóm Népots, Diwóna and Dyéus, whose father was another one of the G̑hṃg̑ṇ̄tṓs, Séwətōr. Because of this, the déiwōs are also called Dānéwyōs, that is "children of Dánu".

Offerings

taken from here

Water in a clear glass vial from a local river or water source

stone from a local water source (you can paint it with blue wavy lines)

Devotional acts

Go swimming at your local river or water source

Pick up trash at your local river or water source

Learn about rivers, get informed especially on the ecology of your local river

Support preservation efforts for your local river or water source

Associations

Blue

White

Rivers

Water

Fertility

May

Friday

Descendants in later pantheons

Dānu (Vedic)

Danu (Celtic)

Dôn (Celtic)

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Áusōs

Or as I write it, Áusos. Also found as Háusos, Héusos (with a hard h as in the ch in loch) or H₂éwsōs. Her name means "the Dawn" or "Rising"

Aúsos is the goddess of the dawn. She also reigns over light, youth and spring. She is characterized as a beautiful maiden who dances freely through the heavens. She is a bringer of light as she brings the day with her and paves the path of the sun. She seems to have been the most important goddess to the Proto Indo-Europeans

Áusos is also related to sexuality and love, sometimes ill-fated. She has a myth in which she falls in love with a mortal, Ausiwendhós, of whom she procures eternal life. Yet he forgot to ask eternal youth for him, so he ends up withering into old age as the dawn goddess takes her leave, broken-hearted.

Áusos is also a goddess of love and sexuality. There is however a Proto Indo-European love goddess, so love isn't Áusos' main domain, even tho she has a big role in it.

The archetype of the maiden fits her well

She is sometimes said to dwell in an western land at the edge of the world, a paradise called Usés Mág̑hās

She is also called Diwós Dhugətḗr, "Daughter of Dyéus" and Bhṛg̑héntī, "Exalted"

Offerings

Taken from here

Flowers, especially pink ones

vase of roses in various shades of pink

birch wood

birch bark

half-circle of birch wood with ribbons

Devotional acts

Dancing

Watching the sun rise

Depiction or imagery related to the dawn

Waking up early (there are myths of Áusos struggling with this, so she feels you!)

Sleeping in (if it's safe to do so)

Paint your nails or put on make up

Listen to your favorite feel good music and dance away

Picking flowers

Have a flower garden

Spend time with a loved one

Listen to love songs/watch romance movies

Self-care and self-love

Wear pink or another of her colours

Respect your own place and limits in your relationships

Associations

Pink

Yellow, Gold, Red and Saffron

Feminity

Birch (as a tree of spring)

the feast of Ostara

Friday

March

Descendants in later pantheons

Eos (Greek)

Aphrodite in some aspects (Greek)

Aurora (Roman)

Aušrinė (Lithuanian)

Ushas (Vedic)

Usha (Iranian)

Eostre/Ostara (Germanic)

Brigid (Celtic)

Finally, here's her wikipedia article

Also, fun fact! It is speculated that Aphrodite absorbed some of the aspects of Áusos (especially those related to love and sexuality), so she's also a descendant of her in a way. These aspects then got lost from her direct descendant in greek mythology, Eos.

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Proto Indo-European (PIE) Pantheon

Main gods

These gods are the most easily reconstructed and appear in different sources of PIE religion

Dyḗus Pətḗr ☁️

Diwónā 🐄

Dhég̑hōm Mā́tēr 🌿

Apṓm Népōts 🌊

Áusōs 🌅

Sā́wōl ☀️

Mḗnōs 🌕

the Diwós Sūnū́ 🏇🏼

Perkʷū́nos ⛈️

Páusōn 🐐

Aryomḗn ⚖️

Wéstyā 🏠

Ék̑wonā 🐎

Yemós 💀

Dā́nu 🏞️

K̑ólyā ☠️

Priyā́ 🌹

Other gods

Not as easily reconstructed and don't appear in all sources

Wēyús 🌬️

Ṇgʷnís 🔥

Wórunos 🌌

Wélnos 🧙🏼‍♂️

Préwyos 🍆

Rudlós 🌀

Wḷkā́nos ⚒️

Léudheros 🍇

Swépnos 💤

Sówəmos🍶

Ṛ́tk̑onā 🐻

For the full pantheon according to the most wide possible view of it check here, other sources are way much more reserved and give less gods for the pantheon, less than 20

I will be making posts exploring each deity and I'll be linking them from here too! Stay tuned!

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very sad that so many of what you find online on X or YouTube about the déiwōs is from a bunch of fascists and racists...

Normal people need to reclaim this pantheon from their hands

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So the last couple years I've made sets of blatantly gay Pride Norse designs (because fuck nazis and their appropriation of norse symbols) and this year I had you guys vote on which idea I drew first.

Y'all chose Odin's crows, Huginn and Muninn, and I finally finished a set!

(If there's a particular pride flag you wish to see with this design that I haven't made yet, always feel free to send me a request!) Like always, I’ve got the full-res designs hosted on my Ko-fi as free downloads for anyone who wishes to use them. Print them on a shirt, make yourself stickers, use on gifts for others- whatever.

I also have them available on Threadless for those who don’t want to or can’t print them on stuff themselves but still want something with the design on it. Each sale will also make an automatic donation to one or more of several related LGBT+ charities.

I’ll be making the Thor Bindrune designs next, and probably the Jörmungandr design I mentioned after that, so stay tuned for those. (Idk if I'll have time to finish them all before the end of Pride month- but hey, better late than never, right? lol) Hope you like these, and happy Pride!

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norse pagan prideposting

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When in doubt, just draw a lil man. A lil dude. Just a lil guy.

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Dhég̑hōm Mā́tēr

Or as I write it, Dhéghom Máter, also Dʰéǵʰōm Méh₂tēr. Her name means "Mother Earth"

She was also called Pḷtáwī or Pl̥th₂éwih₂, meaning "the Broad One", and dʰengwo, meaning "Dark" (dark-skinned?)

Dhéghom is Mother Earth. Associated with plants, nature, fertility, motherhood, cooking and agriculture. She also had a cthonic aspect, being considered both the mother of all life and the place where all living returned to with death. As an ever present mother, oaths were sometimes made by her.

She is sometimes seen as a partner of Dyéus, or of Perkwúnos (or both ;)). Both these sources consider the idea of her being both the mother and consort of Perkwúnos

Offerings

Taken from here

Stones

Symbols of deep waters, earth and grain

Depictions or imagery related to pregnancy

Grains

Green ribbons

Depictions or imagery related to breasts

Depictions or imagery of sows

Devotional acts

Gardening!

Wearing green or brown

Cooking

Educate yourself on local flora and fauna

Eat fruit and vegetables

Learn new recipes involving either vegetables or grains

Make bread

Honor the cycles of nature (seasons, etc)

Picking flowers

Drink natural teas

Ground yourself in nature

Associations

Stones

Vegetation

Fruit

Agriculture

Pregnancy

Motherhood

Landscapes

Sows

Green and brown

the feast of Mabon

November

Monday

Descendants in later pantheons

Cthonia (Greek)

Demeter (Greek)

Semele (Greek)

Plataia (Greek)

Gaia (Greek)

Terra/Tellus Mater (Roman)

Ceres (Roman)

Jörd (Nordic)

Prithvi Mata (Vedic)

Finally, here's her wikipedia article