Post by Kirree on Jul 16, 2004 20:41:25 GMT -5
Uller:
Uller, (aka Wulder (Saxon), Wuldor (Teutonic), Ull (ancient Norse)) is an ancient Scandinavian God whos name meant "the brilliant one". He is a step-son of Thor and his mother is Sif. (Uller's father was the star hero Orvandil.)
Uller is invoked for oaths, duels and hunting. He was considered to be the winter ruler of Asgard; and at one time was as important to the Norsemen as Odin. Uller is associated with the Aurora Borealis.
In ancient Norse myth, Ull, meaning "glory", is the God of justice and dueling, as well as the patron God of agriculture. He resides in his hall, Ydalir ("yew dales"). Uller married Skadi, after she divorced Njörd.
According to Saxo Grammaticus, Wuldor ruled in Wodan's place for ten years whilst the latter was expelled in disgrace. (Wodan had disguised himself as a woman in order to begat the avenger of Baldr's death, Bous.)
After Wodan was reinstated, Wuldor fled to Sweden.
Magickal items belonging to Uller are a bow, wuldortanas (glory-twigs), and an oath-ring.
Var:
Var was a handmaiden to Frigg and a Scandinavian Goddess of contracts and marriage agreements. She hates oath-breakers and will avenge the wronged party in one. Interestingly, Var cognates with the German word wahr, (meaning "true") and survives in English in the words "beware" and "aware". Invoke Var to witness oaths and to avenge broken ones, especially in marriages.
Venus:
Venus is the Roman Goddess of love and beauty. Her Greek counterpart is Aphrodite.
Vidar:
Vidar, (aka Vídharr) is the Scandinavian God of silence and revenge. His parents are Odin and the giantess Gridr. His hall in Asgard is Vidi. When the monsterous wolf Fenrir swallows Odin at Ragnarok, Vidar will kill the wolf by tearing it apart. Vidar is the second strongest God in the Scandinavian pantheon.
Vor:
Vor was a handmaiden to Frigg and a Scandinavian Goddess of contracts and marriage agreements. It is said that nothing can be kept hidden from Vor.
Wodan:
Wodan (aka Wotan (German), Woden (Saxon),Wodanaz (early German), Odhinn, Wodann) was the Teutonic version of the Scandinavian Odin, God of war; albeit much gentler.
The Heruli were worshippers of Wodan and practiced a ritual of stabbing and burning in honour of this God. It was said by Procopius in the sixth century, that these worshippers sacrificed by laying old, or dying men; or men taken in battle, upon a funeral pyre and stabbing them to death, just prior to torching the pyre. According to Saxo Grammaticus, Wuldor ruled in Wodan's place for ten years whilst the latter was expelled in disgrace. (Wodan had disguised himself as a woman in order to begat the avenger of Baldr's death, Bous.)
After Wodan was reinstated, Wuldor fled to Sweden.
Other names for Odin/Wodan are: Balefire-Eyed, Cargo-God, Drighten of Draugs, Drighten of the Spear, Gautr, Hel-Blind, Hoar-Beard, Lord of the Gallows, Sig-Father, Vidhur, Wal-Father, Yggr, and etc.
Yemayah:
Yemayah, (aka Yemalia, Yemalla, Yemayà, Yemonja, Baluandé, Balaúnde,Bamba di Ngola,Mboma, Mamá Kalunga, Pungo Kasimba, Mamá Umba,Mbúmba Mamba, Nkita Kiamasa, Nkita Kuna Mamba, Muana Lango,Mameto-Caitumbá,Dandalunda, Maie Danda, Pandá) is the Santería (Macumba) Orisha of the Ocean, fish, and Motherhood. Yemayah embodies the value of nurturance. She is long-breasted, and wears an insignia of alternating crystal and blue beads. She has a strong, nurturing, and life-giving, but very destructive nature. In Santería (Macumba), she is considered to be the Great Witch, and the ultimate manifestation of feminine power. Yemayah is identified with the Virgin Mary as "Our Lady of Regla" and "Our Lady of Lourdes". Yemalla symbolizes human compassion. Yemalla is the Palo version.
Zeus:
Zeus, (aka Xenios, Herkios, Gamelios) is chief God of the Greek pantheon. He is God of the sky, storms, lightning and thunder. He also has a tremendous influence in other matters. As Zeus Cthonos he is God of the earth and fertility. As Zeus Soter, he is the father and saviour of humanity. As Xenios, he is the protector of the rules of hospitality. As Herkios, he was protector of the house; as Kleisos, he is the guardian of property. As Gamelios, he is the God of Marriage. Zeus is usually depicted as a powerful, regal and bearded man. Sometimes he is shown carrying a thunderbolt; at other times, he is shown with the sceptre of authority.
Zurvan:
Zurvan is the Persian God of time and infinate space. He is also the lord of the four elements. Zurvan is depicted as having four faces; procreation, birth, aging and the return to the infinite.
Uller, (aka Wulder (Saxon), Wuldor (Teutonic), Ull (ancient Norse)) is an ancient Scandinavian God whos name meant "the brilliant one". He is a step-son of Thor and his mother is Sif. (Uller's father was the star hero Orvandil.)
Uller is invoked for oaths, duels and hunting. He was considered to be the winter ruler of Asgard; and at one time was as important to the Norsemen as Odin. Uller is associated with the Aurora Borealis.
In ancient Norse myth, Ull, meaning "glory", is the God of justice and dueling, as well as the patron God of agriculture. He resides in his hall, Ydalir ("yew dales"). Uller married Skadi, after she divorced Njörd.
According to Saxo Grammaticus, Wuldor ruled in Wodan's place for ten years whilst the latter was expelled in disgrace. (Wodan had disguised himself as a woman in order to begat the avenger of Baldr's death, Bous.)
After Wodan was reinstated, Wuldor fled to Sweden.
Magickal items belonging to Uller are a bow, wuldortanas (glory-twigs), and an oath-ring.
Var:
Var was a handmaiden to Frigg and a Scandinavian Goddess of contracts and marriage agreements. She hates oath-breakers and will avenge the wronged party in one. Interestingly, Var cognates with the German word wahr, (meaning "true") and survives in English in the words "beware" and "aware". Invoke Var to witness oaths and to avenge broken ones, especially in marriages.
Venus:
Venus is the Roman Goddess of love and beauty. Her Greek counterpart is Aphrodite.
Vidar:
Vidar, (aka Vídharr) is the Scandinavian God of silence and revenge. His parents are Odin and the giantess Gridr. His hall in Asgard is Vidi. When the monsterous wolf Fenrir swallows Odin at Ragnarok, Vidar will kill the wolf by tearing it apart. Vidar is the second strongest God in the Scandinavian pantheon.
Vor:
Vor was a handmaiden to Frigg and a Scandinavian Goddess of contracts and marriage agreements. It is said that nothing can be kept hidden from Vor.
Wodan:
Wodan (aka Wotan (German), Woden (Saxon),Wodanaz (early German), Odhinn, Wodann) was the Teutonic version of the Scandinavian Odin, God of war; albeit much gentler.
The Heruli were worshippers of Wodan and practiced a ritual of stabbing and burning in honour of this God. It was said by Procopius in the sixth century, that these worshippers sacrificed by laying old, or dying men; or men taken in battle, upon a funeral pyre and stabbing them to death, just prior to torching the pyre. According to Saxo Grammaticus, Wuldor ruled in Wodan's place for ten years whilst the latter was expelled in disgrace. (Wodan had disguised himself as a woman in order to begat the avenger of Baldr's death, Bous.)
After Wodan was reinstated, Wuldor fled to Sweden.
Other names for Odin/Wodan are: Balefire-Eyed, Cargo-God, Drighten of Draugs, Drighten of the Spear, Gautr, Hel-Blind, Hoar-Beard, Lord of the Gallows, Sig-Father, Vidhur, Wal-Father, Yggr, and etc.
Yemayah:
Yemayah, (aka Yemalia, Yemalla, Yemayà, Yemonja, Baluandé, Balaúnde,Bamba di Ngola,Mboma, Mamá Kalunga, Pungo Kasimba, Mamá Umba,Mbúmba Mamba, Nkita Kiamasa, Nkita Kuna Mamba, Muana Lango,Mameto-Caitumbá,Dandalunda, Maie Danda, Pandá) is the Santería (Macumba) Orisha of the Ocean, fish, and Motherhood. Yemayah embodies the value of nurturance. She is long-breasted, and wears an insignia of alternating crystal and blue beads. She has a strong, nurturing, and life-giving, but very destructive nature. In Santería (Macumba), she is considered to be the Great Witch, and the ultimate manifestation of feminine power. Yemayah is identified with the Virgin Mary as "Our Lady of Regla" and "Our Lady of Lourdes". Yemalla symbolizes human compassion. Yemalla is the Palo version.
Zeus:
Zeus, (aka Xenios, Herkios, Gamelios) is chief God of the Greek pantheon. He is God of the sky, storms, lightning and thunder. He also has a tremendous influence in other matters. As Zeus Cthonos he is God of the earth and fertility. As Zeus Soter, he is the father and saviour of humanity. As Xenios, he is the protector of the rules of hospitality. As Herkios, he was protector of the house; as Kleisos, he is the guardian of property. As Gamelios, he is the God of Marriage. Zeus is usually depicted as a powerful, regal and bearded man. Sometimes he is shown carrying a thunderbolt; at other times, he is shown with the sceptre of authority.
Zurvan:
Zurvan is the Persian God of time and infinate space. He is also the lord of the four elements. Zurvan is depicted as having four faces; procreation, birth, aging and the return to the infinite.