In this episode of Fireside Frith, we plunge into one of the most haunting and enduring legends of the Northern world: The Wild Hunt. Appearing during the dark, wind-torn nights of winter, the Hunt is said to be led by gods, spectral warriors, ancestral spirits, or the restless dead, thundering across the sky to claim souls, bring omens, or reshape fate itself.

And stay until the end for a chilling teaser of next week’s episode!

Gather close, the wind is rising. And somewhere in the dark… the riders are moving.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Hunt https://norse-mythology.org/the-wild-hunt/ https://thewarriorlodge.com/blogs/news/the-wild-hunt?srsltid=AfmBOoorCnzED7t_9IkR__mCMIWCKt_EZTf4xYxolPoM7KwJYri4CLKe https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/huntsman.html https://germangirlinamerica.com/what-is-the-wild-hunt/ https://medievalhistory.info/the-wild-hunt-in-medieval-mythology/ https://www.quora.com/In-ancient-folk-European-mythology-what-is-the-Wild-Hunt https://www.germanicmythology.com/original/wildhunt.html

In this episode, we explore the ancient belief that words carry power. Real, spiritual, fate-shaping power. From the binding oaths of the sagas to the casual promises of modern life, we look at how our ancestors viewed speech as sacred, how far we’ve drifted from that worldview, and what it would look like to reclaim the weight of our words today.

Join us as we explore the themes of honor, intention, broken oaths, personal truth, and the spiritual consequences of our words.

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Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74JhshYgP2A&t=11s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVsEty1LWLI

https://www.vikingwarriorshirts.com/blogs/news/viking-oaths-the-power-of-oaths-sworn-by-norse-vikings#:~:text=The%20Norse%20societal%20values%20placed,of%20incurring%20the%20god's%20wrath.

https://norseimports.com/blogs/news/norse-oath-rings-viking-history#:~:text=The%20Significance%20of%20Oath%20Rings,inspire%20future%20studies%20in%20archeology.

In this episode of Fireside Frith, we explore the heart of ancestor veneration: what it means, why it matters, and how to build meaningful connections with those who came before us. From the ancient Norse concept of the Disir and Alfar to modern practices of remembrance, we’ll talk about how honoring our ancestors keeps us grounded, strengthens our sense of community, and helps us weave our stories into the greater web of Wyrd.

Whether you’re new to Heathenry or deepening your existing practice, this episode offers reflection, inspiration, and practical steps for connecting with your roots.

Listen now and join the circle; your story is part of something much bigger.

Sources:

https://norse-mythology.org/gods-and-creatures/ancestors/#:~:text=Ancestor%20veneration%20is%20a%20practice,is%20another%20commonly%20noted%20practice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o74B7kX4-OE&t=331s

https://medium.com/world-tree-heritage/pagan-celebrations-for-the-ancestors-beyond-samhain-6fef19f7d8d

https://www.northernpaganism.org/shrines/ancestors/writings/honoring-the-dead-in-the-northern-tradition.html#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20making%20an,make%20their%20personal%20preferences%20known.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wWReEU-qd0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv8UVW3mBhw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfaBNZFZ_zY

https://guidetoiceland.is/connect-with-locals/regina/frodarheidi-heath-the-froda-wonders-an-icelandic-folklore-on-ghosts-and-zombies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT48DZeq90U&t=70s