Category Archives: Rituals

Here is the section where we discuss Rituals, ritual structures, etc.

The Sumbel

Posted on April 16, 2009 by mohnkern

The Sumbel When Beowulf came to Hrothgar, the first thing they did was to drink at a ritual sumbel. This was a way of establishing Beowulf’s identity and what his intent was, and doing so in a sacred and traditional … Continue reading →

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Explanation of a Blot

Posted on April 16, 2009 by mohnkern

The Blot Copyright (C) 1991, 1992 Lewis Stead Edited by Scott Mohnkern, 2007. The Blot is the most common ritual within Asatru. In its simplest form a blot is making a sacrifice to the Gods. In the old days this … Continue reading →

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Blot Outline

Posted on April 16, 2009 by mohnkern

The following is the basic “outline” of a blot ritual. It doesn’t contain the “substantive” stuff, but rather it describes the pieces that a typical blot should contain. Blot Ritual outline (Based upon Raven Kindred’s Blot Ritual, Lew Stead)   … Continue reading →

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