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Seiðr, an ancient Norse practice of magic, was central to Viking culture, involving divination, prophecy, and destiny alteration. Practiced by vǫlur, it reflected the Vikings' deep connection with the mystical. Runes, rituals, and symbols like the Aegishjalmur were integral to their magical and daily life, highlighting a society where spirituality was interwoven with the mundane.
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Seiðr was a form of magic practiced by both genders in the Viking Age, involving divination, prophecy, and the manipulation of fate
Social Status
Vǫlur, also known as vǫlva, were female practitioners of seiðr who held significant social status in Viking society
Trance-like States
Vǫlur would enter trance-like states to interact with the spirit world and discern future events in their practice of seiðr
Seiðr involved the use of various tools and ritualistic elements such as staffs, special attire, and incantations to enter a trance and perform magic
Norse mythology was the cornerstone of Viking magical beliefs and practices, with a rich pantheon of gods divided into two main groups: the Æsir and the Vanir
The world tree, Yggdrasil, symbolized the connection between the nine worlds and was central to Norse cosmology, providing a framework for engaging with the divine and the mystical
Symbols and myths from Norse mythology were used in rituals and magic, such as the Blót and ship burials, to honor deities, spirits, and ancestors and secure success in various ventures
Runes were believed to possess magical properties and were used by skilled individuals, known as runemasters, for purposes such as protection, healing, and divination
Blót
The Blót, a sacrificial feast, was an integral ritual in Norse religious life, serving to honor deities, spirits, or ancestors and secure success in various ventures
Ship Burials
Elaborate ship burials were also an important ritual in Viking culture, serving to honor the dead and ensure their journey to the afterlife
Magic was a pervasive element in Viking society, influencing both domestic and martial spheres, with runes and seiðr used for protection, success, and gaining advantage in warfare
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During the ______ Age, a type of magic called ______ was integral to ______ culture and involved practices like divination and changing fate.
Viking
seiðr
Norse
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Main groups in Norse pantheon
Æsir and Vanir - two primary clans of gods, central to Norse myths and universe understanding.
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Significance of Yggdrasil
Cosmic world tree connecting nine worlds, symbolizing the Norse cosmological framework.
