Lore Path
Lore classes are for practitioners who have some more experience or who have completed introductory work and want to learn more about myth and lore. These classes delve deeper into specific aspects of modern Heathen spirituality and how modern practitioners understand them.
Intro to the Lore
Lore and myth are central to modern Heathen spirituality. This class introduces students to core concepts for understanding the lore, how history is produced, and the ways people interpret the lore in modern practice. This class consists of six, one hour a week sessions held on Zoom.
Recommended Prerequisite: Intro to Nordic Paganism
Class dates: Wednesdays at 5PM PST from January 11th to February 15th
Teacher: Ryan Smith
The Nordic Gods
This class discusses deities, their tribal affiliations such as Aesir and Vanir, ancient and modern interpretations and associations, where they come up in the lore, and gives students a chance to discuss their own experiences with them.
Prerequisites: Intro to Lore
Class Dates: Tuesdays at 5PM PST from March 7th, 2023 to April 11th, 2023
Teacher: Ravensong
Register using this form by March 4th!
Nordic Animism
Vaettir is a catch-all term to describe many of the beings found on Midgard and the other worlds upon Yggdrasil. They cover everything from spirits and entities associated with a specific place or land, to jotuns/giants, and alfar/elves. This class takes a closer look at what all can be considered Vaettir and how you can work with them in your modern practice.
Prerequisites: Intro to Lore
Offered in November 2023, dates and times TBD
Teacher: Sophia Fate-Changer
Nordic Cosmology
This class is designed to give the student an understanding of where the various worlds/realms are located upon Yggdrasil, and will also include other important landmarks and beings of the World Tree that belong outside of the nine realms but are still important to the function and cosmology of the universe such as the Well of Urd, Ithavoll, and various realms of individual gods.
Prerequisites: Intro to Lore
Class dates: Tuesdays at 5PM PST from May 2nd, 2023 to June 6th, 2023
Teacher: Ravensong
Register using this form by April 29th!
Death and the Dead
This class discusses the various afterlife options in Norse Paganism, what they are like, and how you end up there. This course will also discuss which deities watch over these realms, other beings you might encounter in those places, and fates beyond death where they apply.
Prerequisites: Intro to Lore
Offered in September 2023, dates & times TBD
Teacher: Sophia Fate-Changer
Modern Heathenry
The modern Heathen movement is a fairly recent, dynamic new religious movement that has emerged since the 1970s. This class will introduce students to the main tendencies within modern Heathenry, discuss their origins and influences, and offer further perspective on how this community has developed. This class consists of six, one hour a week sessions held on Zoom.
Prerequisites: Intro to Lore, Intro to Nordic Paganism
Offered in January 2024, dates and times TBD
Teacher: Ryan Smith