and I'm back...
Mr. Thorstein! Where have you been? So many people asking for you!
I've been raiding in the french coast
you could have warned us
well, I left a note!
this tiny piece of paper?!
um...um... eh
"when I come back I'm going to kill you"
exactly hue hue...
oh yes I like to make threats
disappear for an undetermined amount of time
and then leave people in fear and dread
wondering when death will come to their doorstep . . . hue hue hue
you brought something with you?
Oh yes! A beautiful maiden hehehehe
you brought one for me?! :D
oh erm... I lost her at sea...
if anyone asks, she slipped and fell!
oh alright... time to make another video
Hello friends, my name is Arith Härger
and today I'm going to talk about the Álfablót
In northern pagan traditions there is a celebration called the Álfablót - a sacrifice to the elves
this was a celebration held by the end of autumn, but we have to take in mind that . . .
to our Norse ancestors autumn did not count as a season
there was spring, a short summer and a very long winter
after the end of the harvesting season
when all the crops were reaped and the animals well fed, it was time to go indoors
the long winter and harsh weather forced people to shut themselves in
just as nature would sleep beneath the cold mantle of winter, all birds ceased to sing
and a dead silence fell upon the world
so did humans retreated to their dwellings and spent the winter indoors surviving by feeding on the stored food
now, the true essence of paganism is to celebrate life, to cause well being to the family and the community
by working together
each individual plays an important part in the welfare of the community
this is why most pagan celebrations are public celebrations and the community gathers for a collective festivity
but the Álfablót is a different celebration
not like the other blóts or other pagan celebrations and festivities
this was a small celebration performed by either one individual or one family
it was a local celebration at the homesteads of each family and it was administered by the lady of the household
during this time strangers were not welcome near the homesteads
when this celebration was being held
because this was a private blót, a private sacrifice, a moment to be shared with the ancestors
and honour them at their burial mounds
a celebration that focused on the...
particular affections and love that people feel for the family members that are already dead
this celebration is not only to honor the ancestors but also all kinds of other spirits
such as the elves and Landvaettir - spirits of the land
the elves are seen as a spirits closely connected to the fertility of the land
but also in contact with the dead, they are a source of spiritual power
and through them people can communicate with the dead and the gods
much like the Celtic belief in fairies
the Norse/Germanic peoples also believed that they were always surrounded by entities of great power all over the land
gods and goddesses, land spirit or Landvaettir, Alfar (elves), Duergar (dwarfs)
ancestors, trolls, huldrefolk and so on...
every entity lived in the land, on trees, rocks, streams, animals and so on
and helped the people in their daily needs, mundane life
they would also help giving guidance and wisdom, or for some, giving a hand in magical works
people lived in close association with these spiritual beings
and the connections and friendships between both sides were forged through a series of ritual actions
the most important ritual or celebration in this matter was the Álfablót
the Álfablót was a celebration held during or after the Winternights
the three days which mark the beginning of the winter season
the aim of this celebration, or sacrifice, was to help the participants
connecting with the local spirits surrounding their farmstead
and to begin to establish the relationship of mutual trust, respect and support with them
as I've said, strangers were not allowed near the farmsteads during these times
and we can assume to know why strangers weren't welcomed and why the celebration was a local family thing
because those that did not belong to the family...
and had no close connection with the deceased members of the family
couldn't possibly have any link to the feelings shared by each family member towards their own ancestors
strangers should be at their own homes with their own families
this was the main rule
to the Norse their property wasn't just their home and farm
but also the place where they would bury their dead
the family's grave mound was built within the property, the same concept of a sepulchre
it was believed that the spirits of the dead occasionally wandered near their burial mounds
so during the Álfablót the celebration was also held near or on top of the burial mound
it was important to maintain the bonds of love and friendship with the deceased members of the family
because the living ones would someday join them
this reinforces the privacy of such a celebration
this celebration is still held nowadays, of course, in many places
today you can invite whoever you want because the main objective of this celebration
is to be connected with the spirits of the land
for instance, in Iceland, people still honor the local spirits of the place where they live
and ask them if they can build their own home in the area
because the human presence may not be welcomed at such places by the local spirits of the land
alrigh friends, thank you so much for watching
and as you already know you can contact me, just go down below in the description
and you will find all the links to my social media
thank you so much for watching, see you on the next video
and of course . . .
tack för idag! (thank you for today!)
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