Járnviðr

Introduction We gather here to pay reverence to an understated but significant goddess, Angrboða. The protector of the protectors, cultivator of the powerful, and devoted mother to her children. Fostering strength and guardianship for those who safeguard the realms, defining what it is to shield and defend. Angrboða is the very essence of strength itself. In contrast to the ordered and predictable world of the Aesir gods, Angrboða embodies the untamed aspects of the world and reminds us of the wild and often dangerous nature of existence, and in that we find perspective and solace. Ode Angrboða, mother of night, from the darkest of shadows you shine so bright. Your nature is chaotic, fierce and wild, Resembling endearing qualities of a child. Simple and pure, without morals guiding course Enigmatic and potent, nature's vital force. You and your children they say are untamed Yet throughout all the stories, they still whisper your name. You gave us the serpent, protectively circling ...

ANGRBOÐA RITUAL written by DISTRESSED JÁRNVIÐR -ritual best set at night, and if possible in the woods- INTRODUCTION We gather here tonight under the light of the moon to pay reverence to an understated but significant goddess, Angrboða. The protector of the protectors, cultivator of the powerful, and devoted mother to her children. Fostering strength and guardianship for those who safeguard the realms, defining what it is to shield and defend. Angrboða is the very essence of strength itself. In contrast to the ordered and predictable world of the Aesir gods, Angrboða embodies the untamed aspects of the world and reminds us of the wild and often dangerous nature of existence, and in that we find perspective and solace. ODE Angrboða, mother of night, from the darkest of shadows, you shine so bright. Your nature is chaotic, fierce and wild, Resembling endearing qualities of a child. Simple and pure, without morals guiding course Enigmatic and potent, nature's vital force You and your...

LOKI RITUAL written by DISTRESSED JÁRNVIÐR -This ritual is for everyone, whether you work with Loki or not, but it is written specifically for Lokeans, which is why it's more based on UPG with flavours of myth and lore- INTRODUCTION We gather here together to celebrate, understand and accept a deity who is often misunderstood, mislabeled and mischaracterised. We all know about Loki’s stories and what he brought to the gods - Without Loki, Odin wouldn’t have Sleipnir, Draupnir, or Gungnir. Without Loki, Thor would be without Mjolnir, the best of hammers. Without Loki, Skaði would not be among the Aesir, for her laughter was his doing. Without Loki, the gods would be without someone to keep them honest and accountable. And without Loki, we would have no Hel, keeper of our loved ones; no Jörmungandr, protector of our realm; and no Fenris wolf, father of all wolves. ODE Loki isn't a god of tricks for the sake of tricks, or of pure chaos. Nor is he a god of evil or good, or anywhere...