Draupnir Hearth Waes Hail

OR Media and Draupnir Hearth present a three part film on the ancient Waes Haeling ceremony, often referred to as 'Wassailing', where participants gather to sing songs and be merry... with the aid of a little traditionally brewed cider and perry.

Folk Flame review at Living Traditions magazine

In a world where we are bombarded with consumerism and meaningless entertainment there is a great need for music that resonates with the values of our Ancestors.

New Release: Folk Flame – A Third Compilation of Odinist Artists

The OR Media in association with the Odinic Rite are proud to announce the release of our third album, entitled 'Folk Flame'.

The Odinist Path – A hike towards the Odin Conciousness

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by Hariulf OR The Odinist path is not a thing that we can learn in a blink of an eye. It is not a thing that we can learn in books. It is a thing that we must live! It is a very long path which will take the efforts of an entire life (and maybe of many others).

Snowflakes!

Snowflakes not only remind us of Winter, but also of Hagalaz the rune for Winter and regeneration.

Hospitality as Solidarity

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by Michael Boyd AOR Hospitality is a virtue, one of our Noble Nine Virtues, that is rarely discussed or written about by Odinists due to its self-explanatory, popular meaning. I think we should explore this virtue deeper however, and discover its folkish rather than popular implications as concerns Odinism as a healthy religious movement and evolving theology.

The Germanic Mother and the Zeitgeist

By Sigurd AOR When Tacitus wrote his Germania, he mentioned, in awe, how much veneration our Heathen ancestors gave to women, especially mothers. But somehow, somewhere along the way, this veneration got lost, and changed to utter demonisation...

Donar’s Hearth OR Yule Booklets

Every year Donar's Hearth OR and the Odinic Rite Vinland host a Yule Celebration. The following booklets contain Yule Carols, Crafts, and stories to use through out the Yule Season. We use them every year at our gathering, an everyone - young and old alike - enjoy them. We hope you do too!

Scandinavian Stars

Do you need a star for your tree? Or just need some lovely straw stars for your tree? Keeping with the traditional straw crafts of Scandinavia, the star below is simple enough for kids, yet complex in their lovely design.

Wyrd in the Night Sky

By Arinbjorn OR Wyrd is a subject that comes up often and is largely understood by most, confuses some, and is completely grasped by none. I have always had a fair grasp on Wyrd myself, but one night, while gazing at the stars, I had a realization that might help some.

Danish Yule Heart (Julhjarta)

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The Danish Yule Heart (Julhjarta) is a beautiful symbol of Freya and Frigga. The loving caresses of our Goddesses warm our hearts and souls through the cold dark season.

Folk Spirit III – Latest

Tracks have now been compiled for our latest music project (working title - Folk Spirit III). More tracks have been promised, and further submissions will go towards a future release. Firstly, for those of you who have contributed in the…