E20: Intro to Seidr and Galdr

About this episode

This episode explores the ancient arts of Seidr and Galdr within Norse mythology and their relevance today.

Seidr and Galdr—two ancient arts that blur the line between the spiritual and the mystical. In this episode, we’ll explore how these practices were woven into Norse myth and daily life, and what they can teach us today about voice, will, and weaving fate. Join us as we trace the stories of the völva, Odin’s quest for knowledge, and the songs that shaped the worlds. Stay to the end for a guided meditation that brings you to the roots of Yggdrasil, connecting you with the living rhythm of the cosmos. Want to share your own Seidr or Galdr experiences, or be a guest on a future episode? Email podcast@theasatrucommunity.com Learn more at www.theasatrucommunity.com Sources: Norse Mythology for Smart People, also known as https://norse-mythology.org/concepts/seidr/ The Viking Answer Lady’s blog, Women and Magic in the Sagas Seidr and Spa https://www.vikinganswerlady.com/seidhr.shtml Vikingr.org ’s article Seidr: The Anicent Magic of the Norse World https://vikingr.org/magic-symbols/seidr?srsltid=AfmBOoozE2SV0iYLjBJelQs22Ac7W-hqoyfkfj_i9A69fLhgiVFc5OkT Norse Magic and Belief’s Youtube Channel, https://youtu.be/s2CBZdOCTlM?si=FzKmg7w7jDUi61Ni Jackson Crawford’s Youtube video titled, Seidr…

People in this episode

Host: Fireside Frith Podcast

Topics covered

• Seidr
• Galdr
• Norse mythology
• spiritual practices
• guided meditation
• weaving fate

Keywords

• Seidr
• Galdr
• Norse mythology
• spirituality
• guided meditation
• Odin
• völva

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Viking Answer Lady, Vikingr.org, Norse Magic and Belief

Books & works: Norse Mythology for Smart People

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