The Cult of Freyr and Freyja

Let's take a look at some of the aspects on the Cult of both Freyr and Freyja. Enjoy.

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[ratatoskri]

Thank you Arith for making these videos. I have much connection to the Vanir. It's a treat for me to watch your work.

[beneames]

Thank you Arith for making such entertaining and informative videos. You have a gift for storytelling and of bringing the ways of our our ancestors to life, and I always look forward to listening to you.

[kjartanfreyr]

As an Icelander names Freyr, i feel i have alot in common with the strengths and weaknesses of the goð himself. Good videó, my freind! Thank you

[jodymaguire]

I could listen to you talk for days . Thank you for sharing your knowledge .. xxx

[Newwaver]

Glad that you're around, so much information you give us :)

[MrEnaric]

I really, really enjoyed your lecture. For many years I feel a deep connection with Freyja and Freyr. Objects and runic inscriptions that refer to their worship were found near the village of Wijnaldum, once an early medieval central place where a part of my ancestors came from. Maybe it's why they feel so formiliar to me. Any new perspective or information on them is welcome. In the excavations in the early nineties there, cremation remains showed that some women were cremated with (water)birds (at least their wings). Also cauri shells turn up (lausnar steinar?) Curious if you also see a link with burial rituals in Sweden and the cult of Freyja. Thsnk you for still sharing precious information Arith. Tige tank!

[drmahlek]

In Scandinavian folklore, Mares and Werewolves were created if a woman used magic to ease birth. Mares if they were Female, and Werewolves if they were Male.

Clever way to dissuade Freyja’s magical practice.

[TacticalTrainer]

Recently found your channel and love it, would love to see a video on Thor. Keep up the good work, brother!

[teresafigueiredo]

Estava a espera deste vídeo, e valeu a pena esperar! Muita informação e de qualidade, com conteúdos culturais muito interessantes, como sempre aliás, perspectivas que nos abrem outros horizontes, sinto mesmo uma agradável sensação de satisfação por aprender contigo! Parabéns continua, investe no Patreon, os teus fiéis subscritores merecem todo o teu empenho em passar a mensagem!

[pedalen]

another great vid, glad to have found this channel.

as I commented on another video, some people from Norway went to Sweden to form Jämtland. Here is also Frösön - Frej's Island. On this island there is a church, and ofc archeologist have found a stump of a tree under this church, with lots and lots of offerings around it. But as you point out in the video, the Jämt's were not that easily converted, as this text shows;


"In the beginning of the Christian doctrine's entry into the village, Norrviksborne were very wicked, why the priest in the town vehemently reproached them for their evil. In anger over the Norrviks, in agreement with the inhabitants of Sörviken (Grönviken's), took the priest and rowed him out to a large, over. water-raising stone, in the middle of the lake between Norrviken and Sörviken, which today is called the Prieststone, put the priest on the stone and left him there, the intention was to let him starve to death. [1]

But the priest was swimmersome and swam ashore at Monäset (previously also called "Mordnäset"). [1] The Norrvik residents, however, had been alerted to him, and fit him at the beach where they killed him. For this reason, the village was forever carrying the nasty name Mordviken".
The only proper way to treat a christian, really...

Sad really, what could have been instead of some magical desert god taking hold of our minds. all because of greed.

[pikanikoboo]

I am so sad when I see how small your audience is. You should create Patreon profile, some of us would like to support your amazing work. Also you look like a cute puppy!

[ismaelms]

I just discovered your channel and i really look forward to keep watching your videos as im quite keen on learning norse folklore

[gavingauddard]

Is there more information on the practices of the cult of Freyr?
I've heard many stories, but can find so little evidence to back up the claims...

[droberts]

Thank you, your videos are very informative!

[kellygreen]

Your videos are wonderful and very informative. I wonder, have you come across the term "Fylgja" in your studies and if so would you consider making a video? Thank you again for dedicating your time to making these videos they bring much information and joy to those of us who love to learn.

[berkleypearl]

I love your videos. They make me really happy and I love to learn new things. Although it’s almost ironic to me that today you talk about gods of fertility and peace because I just got news that 6 of my dad’s puppies have died. Freya takes good care of cats. I hope she does the same for puppies too.

[MarcelGomesPan]

Both me and many that i know (that are Heathen) here in Sweden call what we do ”Forn Sidr”.
It also often incorporates ancestors, vättar, elves etc.
Some of those i know are also academics and two are collegues of yours.
Your videos are the ones that most sounds like my own understanding and practice.
Tack för välgjorda videor!

[authenticwarriorradio]

I have a question you might be able to answer in a meaningful way.

If Yngvi, as a deity, is evolved from the proto-germanic deity Ingwaz, and Ingwaz is older than Halfdan the Old, then how can Yngvi be a son of Halfdan the Old, as Snorri mentioned?

[aliananjum]

Please make a video about Northern and Viking tattoo and symbols

[garychynne]

out in the grove with friggin freyja, riding the boar is never boring. your insights are out of sight. thank yew arith. enjoyed. gare