Norse volva aesthetic

Frigg or Frigga (which means ‘Beloved’ in Old Norse) is a goddess found in Norse mythology. As the wife of Odin, and the mother of Baldur, she is the ‘Queen of the Æsir’. This deity was worshipped as a sky goddess and is believed to be responsible for weaving the clouds. Additionally, the Norse believed that she had the power of prophecy and was in charge of weaving the fates.

From reading the sagas and old accounts told & written down by others we have learned that the Völva was feared by all. In a society where none was guaranteed safety she was always left to wand…

Vikings and pagan things

#Repost @inasunart 3.Inktober - The völva What kind of witches do you like? - So this is my ancestors witches from Norway. A little piece of our forgotten culture Read below if you want to know more about these witches! - THE VÖLVA THE NORSE WITCH The völva is a traditional witch originating from scandinavia in the viking age. She practice a magick which is called seidr which includes fate-magick and shamanism. She travels to the underworld during rituals and tells fate to those who asks…

Angrboda mother of monsters (Hel, Fenrir, Jörmungandr). Giantess, witch. Norse mythology mood board aesthetic

Brad Kunkle

Personal work, new character project

Fittingly, the Heilung experience is defined by a sense of restoration. The experimental folk act's German name translates to "Healing" in English, and it's a suitable choice, given the intensity of their transfixing soundscapes and ritualistic live shows — where musicians dress up like tribal ancients with antlers and furs, wielding human bones and pounding drums covered in animal skins.