Reflections of the Gods: Myth as the Mirror of Man

by D.W. Roach, Marauder I. Firelight and the First Questions Since the dawn of firelight, humanity has told stories to make sense of the darkness. We have named the thunder and given it a temper, called the sea a jealous lover, and painted the stars as the eyes of forgotten gods. Every myth, every religion, … Continue reading Reflections of the Gods: Myth as the Mirror of Man

Norse Faith: Belief, Myth, and the Shaping of a Pagan World

By D.W. Roach When we think of religion, our minds often turn to the structured faiths of the modern world—Christianity, Islam, Buddhism—religions with holy texts, clergy, and codified systems of belief. But the Norse religion, often called Old Norse paganism, was something quite different: a rich tapestry of myths, rituals, and worldviews that bound together … Continue reading Norse Faith: Belief, Myth, and the Shaping of a Pagan World