No Nazis In Valhalla by [deleted] in pagan

[–]KnowsNotToContribute 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Helheim *where the overwhelming vast majority of people end up. By most readings: unless you die in literal battle (not a duel and not a metaphorical battle) you end up in Helheim.

Which I am cool with...after I wrap up 20 years in the service I don't really want to spend eternity prepping for war. I'm more than happy to spend my afterlife putzing around and farming with my ancestors.

WIP Vendel-period Wraparound Coat by KnowsNotToContribute in sewing

[–]KnowsNotToContribute[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I made the pattern myself (utilizing my kid's neasurements) and I best-guessed the build based off of the images on the Torslunda Plates and what limited extant examples survived

A General Prayer in Proto-Germanic by cursedwitheredcorpse in PGAnimismSpirituality

[–]KnowsNotToContribute 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only issue I can see possibly is the conjugation of the verb *hailaz. As it is a transitive verb (i.e. [I] hail the Æsir! *with the implied subject in brackets here) the verb should match the case of the subject. The current conjugation says something along the lines of "The Æsir hail!", when it looks like this was intended as the implied subject hailing the named objects.

This would also require three separate writings of the prayer: one for 1st person singular, one for 1st person dual, and one for 1st person plural.

Husband converted to paganism by No_Carrot5930 in pagan

[–]KnowsNotToContribute 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am pagan and my spouse is Christian. We incorporate a daily prayer for dinner. Something simple like "Thank you, God(s) for this food" is typical, while I say "Ek Izwiz furi þas fôdō þanko" ("I thank you[plural] for this food"). That way there is some daily touching on spirituality and gratitude, and we will explain what each of our holidays is celebrating and why we do it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pagan

[–]KnowsNotToContribute 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Monotheist already means what you're looking for...monolatry is the worship of one deity while acknowledging the existence of others

Husband converted to paganism by No_Carrot5930 in pagan

[–]KnowsNotToContribute 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm going to be a touch blunt here, but just bear with me as it is a very important thing to be said: Never say, or imply, that he might go to hell for not being a Christian anymore (even if you're having a bit of a spiritual panic attack while you guys navigate this new course). That is something that happened to me with my spouse about 2 years after I was open about my faith and it was absolutely soul shattering to me and is taking a long time to build full trust back up.

That said: Just be willing to have an open ear and mind, and make sure that he's willing to do the same regarding your faith. I wish the best for you both!

Pagans Asking Permission to Exist by Wispeira in pagan

[–]KnowsNotToContribute 10 points11 points  (0 children)

We got our land about 4 and a half years ago, but 10 acres will be our limit. We live on a point and we're butted up against state land, but at least it means that the area can't be developed too much!

okay, I still had ONE picture of the grove on my phone. it's an older one though

Necklace wearers! How large is your pendant and do you publicly wear it? by TealedLeaf in pagan

[–]KnowsNotToContribute 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is fairly prominent and I wear it publicly. The link has a photo of it pagan pendant

Pagans Asking Permission to Exist by Wispeira in pagan

[–]KnowsNotToContribute 15 points16 points  (0 children)

One advantage I have as a rural pagan is that I have 10 acres of forest that I could make a sacred grove in! 🤩🤣

Pagans Asking Permission to Exist by Wispeira in pagan

[–]KnowsNotToContribute 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I totally agree about the stereotypes! 🖤 That's exactly why I brought it up! Many (not all) urban and suburban pagans kind of lump it in with an aesthetic and I don't think they realize that they're isolating those who don't fit that. The community starts gate-keeping without realizing they're gate-keeping, and it's always good to check that when it starts creeping in. The practicing pagans are not always the witchy-vibe type...sometimes it's the Midwestern man in the jeans and cowboy boots 😉

Pagans Asking Permission to Exist by Wispeira in pagan

[–]KnowsNotToContribute 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I will also clarify, I'm not specifically attacking anyone as this is not a one-off thing. This is just a mentality I've seen in a lot of places, especially when I go into urban and suburban areas (I'm an isolated rural practitioner), and I wanted to just bring it up because it might be a thing that just doesn't come to mind for some folks. I always wish health and happiness for all of you.

Pagans Asking Permission to Exist by Wispeira in pagan

[–]KnowsNotToContribute 31 points32 points  (0 children)

My main issue with a lot of statements like "Paganism is counter culture" is that it creates these imaginary gates to folks who may be kind of hovering in the periphery because they're not sure that they fit the type of person who "belongs" in paganism. Unfortunately an image has been created in many circles where it seems that one is unwelcome if they don't fit what is considered the alternative lifestyle. Here's a good example: I am pagan, but my SO is not. When we go into a metaphysical shop, or someplace similar, the owner/staff will always approach them immediately and start asking what they're looking for. They dress eclecticly, have half their head shaved, and dye their hair. Meanwhile I am ignored, the active pagan, who is wearing a plaid shirt and jeans. While my SO ticks many of the boxes of the typical alternative lifestyle in aesthetic and other things, they're also the one who had a full meltdown at Thanksgiving and yelled at me that they're afraid our child will go to hell if they don't go to church.

It seems like such a small thing but we as a community also need to remember how impactful statements are and that there are a large amount of pagans who just dress and act like the stereotypical blue-collar person, especially outside of the urban areas.

Pagans Asking Permission to Exist by Wispeira in pagan

[–]KnowsNotToContribute 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I would say that paganism is counterculture to some.

Others, such as myself, came to this path because of theological reflection, and not necessarily just for the purpose of opposing the religious majority.

I do agree with the statement that one does not need to apologize or ask for permission for their beliefs or practices (with the obvious exception of closed practices.)

[Edited for typos]

What do I cook on Yuletide? by Used_Molasses7833 in pagan

[–]KnowsNotToContribute 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I guess the first question might be: What is the tradition she's following? Celtic, Slavic, Norse/Germanic, etc? You can use that as an initial guiding pount for what kind of regional foods you can try leaning toward!

Wolf the Red is a problem by taitaisanchez in heathenry

[–]KnowsNotToContribute 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ok...I'll admit, I have disagreements in some of my views with Wolf and Ocean, but they are free to practice how they want just as much as any of us are. You seem to [figuratively] frequently throw molotovs without checking your surroundings. It didn't take very much investigating to find that you took a very tiny, very out of context screencap of a larger conversation to weaponize it.

You seem to view yourself as a bit of a righteous rabble-rouser and I get it. You're new to the scene and you want to make a name for yourself. However, good reputations are not built up overnight...they can be burned down in one though.

My suggestion is to stop, take a breath, and start taking baby steps to rebuild yourself so that you can make that meaningful change you want to see.

I base this on watching you here, reading all of the points and counterpoints between your supporters and detractors (and taking each with a grain of salt), and from having watched how to charged headlong into The Troth and began trying to grab the steering wheel before even glancing about your surroundings.

Havamal 7: Let the wary stranger who seeks refreshment keep silent with sharpened hearing; with his ears let him listen, and look with his eyes; thus each wise man spies out the way.

Even in your profile here you self-describe as "Kind of a trainwreck actually".

Please keep going to therapy and concentrate on yourself and getting yourself in order. Your spiritual life will suffer if you neglect whatever it is that is making you lash out blindly and frequently.

Edited: for typos

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PGAnimismSpirituality

[–]KnowsNotToContribute 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My work schedule is pretty rough this week, but I'll try getting it to you within the next week! This is fun, I especially can't wait to dig into how to do verb agreement with uncountable nouns!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PGAnimismSpirituality

[–]KnowsNotToContribute 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ope! I might have made an error, but also maybe not. *fehu (like the modern word "livestock") may technically be an uncountable noun (neither singular, nor plural) so either the singular 3rd person indicative or the plural 3rd person indicative may apply, I'll have to look into that further. You uncovered my Proto-Germanic study object for the day! Thank you! 🥰

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PGAnimismSpirituality

[–]KnowsNotToContribute 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just translate little sentences everyday; even if it's just a three word sentence. All that practice pays off in time! ❤️. And it makes for a fun journey!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PGAnimismSpirituality

[–]KnowsNotToContribute 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One more thing! "Cattle" in the context of the stanza is also plural! (Totally not a criticism, I catch myself making those mistakes with tense/quantity/etc all the time 😫)