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Santa Claus, the Yule Elf, and Odin
This article looks at Santa and his elves, and their very pagan roots. Included are suggestions for modifying the legend of Santa and his elves to fit a very modern pagan tradition for children.
odin
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santa claus
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pagan
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children
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yule
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odin
Norse Creation Myth
In the beginning there was the great frozen emptiness... Read the creation story of the ancient Norsemen and see how their beliefs reflected their dramatic landscape of mountains and ice.
odin
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norse
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creation
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buri
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audhumla
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ymir
Review: American Gods by Neil Gaiman
This week's article is a review of the award winning Fantasy novel <u>American Gods</u> by Neil Gaiman.
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gods
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mythic
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odin
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wednesday
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shadow
The Valkyries
Ride the skies with Odin's fierce battle maidens...
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valkyries
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odin
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valhalla
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spirits
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norse mythology
Iceland's Mystical Beings
With Iceland's contrasting and extreme landscapes even a skeptic will wonder about the possibilities of another world's existence
odin
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iceland's hidden people
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elves
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trolls
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odin
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ymir and the middle earth
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
From grandiose beginnings as the Norse god Odin to the Symbol of a holiday Santa Clause has slowly evolved over time into the jolly old man that we know today.
odin
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saint nicholas
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odin
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sinter claus
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sinter klaas
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santa clause
Medieval Origins of Christmas
On this darkest night of the year, let's discuss where Christmas originated.
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christmas
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medieval christmas
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christmas in the middle ages
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santa claus
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sinterklaas
"O"
Information on the soon-to-be-released film, "O".
odin
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othello
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martin sheen
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odin
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o
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josh harnett
Asgard and Vanaheim - Home of the Gods
Join me on a visit to the home of the ancient Norse gods...
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myth
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asgard
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vanaheim
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norse
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mythology
Home of the Frost Giants
Come visit a land of snow and ice and numbing cold... and no, I don't mean my backyard.
odin
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myth
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norse mythology
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norsemen
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frost giants
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frost giants
Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok Volume 1 Anime DVD Review
A review of the upcoming new anime TV series Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok volume 1 DVD.
odin
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loki
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ragnarok
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detective
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supernatural
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thor
The Glorious Hall of Valhalla
Drinking, feasting and fighting... Ah Valhalla, a Viking's Paradise!
odin
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myth
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valhalla
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odin
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valkyries
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hall
The Love of a Valkyrie
Read two tales of love about fair valkyries and their mortal heroes.
odin
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valkyries
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valkyrie
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norse mythology
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odin
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brynhild
The Messenger God HERMES
You are probably familiar with FTD’s popular logo of a man with winged shoes and helmet running with a bouquet of flowers in his hand. Well, just who is this little character based on?
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hermes
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god
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god
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gods
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greek mythology
The Norse Pantheon
Get to know the lively and colourful pantheon of ancient Norse gods.
odin
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aesir
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vanir
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odin
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balder
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bragi
The Norse Realm of Hel
Meet the decomposing Norse goddess of the dead in her underworld realm of Hel.
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hel
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odin
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norse
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goddess
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god
The Norse Trickster God Loki
Meet this great mischief-maker from Norse mythology.
odin
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norse mythology
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norse
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god
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god
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gods
Valkyrie Profile (review)
The souls of fallen warriors fighting in the final conflict between the gods? Valkyrie Profile isn't your run of the mill RPG. But is it any good? Find out as our look at the games of 2000 continues!
odin
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valkyrie profile
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star ocean
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enix
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tri-ace
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playstation
Naming The Blade
Some swords were named, most were handed down for generations. Given by a priest, angel, or other holy figure seems to generally weave itself into the legend.
odin
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king arthur
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excalibur
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perseus
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medusa
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cuchulainn
The Origin of King Arthur
In ancient poetry there are some interesting parallels to the famous medieval legend of King Arthur.
odin
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hrolf kraki
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volsung saga
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king arthur
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medieval
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england
Myth and spirit of trees
Trees are prominent in mythology around the world. What did our forbearers see in the spirit of the wood?
odin
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creation myth
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primate
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mythological symbols
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garden of eden
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tree of life
Review: Return of the Valkyrie
The final new episode of the year concludes the "Ring Arc". Is it a satisfactory conclusion? Read this review to find out!
odin
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xena
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gabrielle
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brunhilda
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grinhilda
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beowulf
Review: The Rheingold
The "Norseland" story arc kicks off with a wonderful episode penned by R.J. Stewart. This story blends Xena's dark past with classic Norse myth, the Beowulf legend, and Wagner's "Ring Cycle". This episode is destined to be a classic.
odin
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xena
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gabrielle
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lucy lawless
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renee o'connor
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beowulf
Review: The Ring
The Xenaverse blend of the Beowulf legend and Wagner's Ring Cycle continues in this excellent episode.
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xena
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gabrielle
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odin
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beowulf
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grendel
Review: You Are There
It has arrived a couple of weeks behind schedule, but here are my thoughts on this paradigm-shattering episode.
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xena
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gabrielle
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nigel
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lucy lawless
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renee o'connor
Holey Stones
For centuries, many cultures have incorporated the use of holey stones in rituals and ceremonies, believing them to carry sacred powers. What are these beliefs?
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holey stones
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watai
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inyan
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healing stones
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magical stones
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