If you go looking for a simple, rudimentary sun deity, you will not find him here. Meet Lugh Lámhfhada: the Samildánach, kinslayer, and ultimate polymath of the Tuatha Dé Danann....
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Deities
While Odin prepares for war, Freyr ensures we survive the winter. He is the Veraldargoð, the "God of the World." In this seasonal deep dive, we toast the Vanir ancestor who traded the power of death for a sacred marriage to the earth itself, ensuring...
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The world of The Witcher grows from the rich, dark soil of authentic Slavic folklore. We open our bestiary to explore the real-world myths that inspired the game and series' most iconic creatures, from the tragic Striga and the terrifying Leshen to the surprising truth...
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If you go looking for a tidy, ancient Norse religion with weekly services, you won't find it. What you will find is a way of living where meaning was folded into ordinary acts: feasting, oath-keeping, and respect for the land. In this exclusive deep dive,...
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The old myths of the Norsemen are wilder and stranger than most modern tales dare to show. In this deep dive from the Black Dragon Tavern, we explore the foundations of the Norse Pantheon, from the cosmic tree Yggdrasil and the Nine Worlds to the...
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