Margaret Murray (1863–1963) was a British Egyptologist, folklorist, and anthropologist who became a controversial figure in the study of European witchcraft. Initially known for her work in archaeology, Murray
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Norse Seiðr Magic: Is It Shamanism?
Introduction to Shamanistic Components in Old Norse TraditionMany recent studies have focused on the possibility of shamanistic components in the Old Icelandic and Old Norse tradition and both
The role of the Goddess Brigid in the pagan celebration of Imbolc: Christian Saint or Pagan Deity?
From the Hexenkunde Magazine Winter issue 2022/23. In the pagan Gaelic Irish calendar the festival of Imbolc marks the beginning of Spring. It was also known as Oimelg
A history of Odin: Is the Norse pagan God Odin a Shaman Or Sun-God? (Magazine Excerpt)
This article has been written for and was published in the Hexenkunde Winter 2022/23 Magazine. In Norse Mythology, Odin (or Woutan in Old High German) is the Chief
Frau Perchta and The Wild Hunt: A brief Introduction
Much has been written about the alpine Frau Perchta within the recent years. Early folklorists suspected that she may have been a pagan goddess, similar to the greek
The legend of Fenrir the wolf chasing Odin the sun? Archaeoastronomy and Norse Mythology
The giant wolf Fenrir is an important character in Norse mythology. In Norse mythology, the battles between Thor and the world-serpent have been interpreted as a kind of
Seiðr and Shamanism
The tales of Norse mythology are full of interesting characters and vivid landscapes. Readers are often fascinated by figures such as Odin, Thor, and Loki. However, Norse mythology