None of these parts quite correspond to the concept of a “soul” in the traditional Christian sense – an absolutely unique and nontransferable essence of a person. The Old Norse word for “soul,” …

In Norse mythology, a fylgja (Old Norse: , plural fylgjur [ˈfylɡjuz̠]) is a supernatural being or spirit which accompanies a person in connection to their fate or fortune. [1] They can appear to …

2023年12月5日 · In fact, the old Norse word for soul, sál, was only created after the Vikings started to convert to Christianity. This article delves into the intricate Norse understanding of …

2024年8月14日 · In Norse mythology, the soul is not a single entity but a composite of several elements, each crucial to shaping a person’s life. One essential element is hugr, representing …

2024年9月24日 · One of the foundational elements of Norse cosmology is the concept of the Nine Realms. These realms represent different aspects of existence and are deeply intertwined with …

When looking at the Norse concepts of “soul” you have to understand a bit about each part that makes up the “whole”. Working with the soul and studying it is referred to sometimes by “Hyge …

2018年7月6日 · When it comes to the Norse, and possibly the Germanics as a whole, a person isn't solely made up of a physical body and soul. To the Norse, a person was made up of four …

In Teutonic Magic, I discussed the aspects of the soul which are most important in magical workings: hugr (reason) and minni (memory); hamingja (“luck”, mana); fylgja (fetch); hamr …

2022年11月19日 · When reading Norse mythology we can get an idea of which parts created a viking soul and made the individual whole. The norse pagan individual could be divided into …

2024年8月16日 · In Norse mythology, the soul is complex, composed of several elements rather than a single entity. One element that often captures attention is Önd, which translates from …