Ingvi Freyr
 'Freyr' (1901) by Johannes Gehrts |
hann ræðr fyrir regni ok skini sólar ok þar með ávexti jarðar, ok á hann er gott at heita til árs ok friðar
“He is ruler of rain and sunshine, and thus of the produce of the earth, and it is good to pray to him for prosperity and peace.” Gylfaginning 24, Trans. by Arthur Gilchrist Brodeur [1916] |
We're honored to maintain the arable land of Breidablik and to keep three sacred animals, the former Premarin mare Dolly, the pinto mare Zia, and the boar Glückwünsch, in Ingvi Freyr's name.
Hrafnkels saga freysgoða is the best-known depiction of Temple priesthood from lore although ultimately Hrafnkell forsakes his station, stating "I deem it a vain thing to believe in the gods." This certainly seems to buttress my conviction about lore-era authors being hostile to pagan beliefs.
Breidablik's true founder,The Young Helper, has one of the most faithful hearts imaginable. It is humbling and inspiring to witness the depth of his generous nature. He personifies core virtues of the deity and expresses his commitment in a very tangible fashion. Those visiting Breidablik to honor Ingvi Freyr will come to know Him as veraldar goð, "god of this world." We don't practice 'blood sacrifices' as described in lore but you will give a great deal of yourself (probably including blisters and sweat) if you spend time in the fields or garden. Agriculture is strenuous work with no room for excuses or laziness. It offers a sense of fulfillment too often lacking in the present culture.
Hrafnkels saga freysgoða is the best-known depiction of Temple priesthood from lore although ultimately Hrafnkell forsakes his station, stating "I deem it a vain thing to believe in the gods." This certainly seems to buttress my conviction about lore-era authors being hostile to pagan beliefs.
Breidablik's true founder,The Young Helper, has one of the most faithful hearts imaginable. It is humbling and inspiring to witness the depth of his generous nature. He personifies core virtues of the deity and expresses his commitment in a very tangible fashion. Those visiting Breidablik to honor Ingvi Freyr will come to know Him as veraldar goð, "god of this world." We don't practice 'blood sacrifices' as described in lore but you will give a great deal of yourself (probably including blisters and sweat) if you spend time in the fields or garden. Agriculture is strenuous work with no room for excuses or laziness. It offers a sense of fulfillment too often lacking in the present culture.
Projects for Ingvi Freyr: stone altar and pergola
Last year we planted a Golden Hops vine (at left) the first step in creating distinct Temple space for this Vanic god of brewing. It got nibbled by rabbits but sprang back anew once protected by hardware cloth. It grows to amazing lengths and is ideal cover for a large Ing rune-shaped pergola. This will be a gathering space for assembled folk visiting Breidablik.
Bee-keeping is also on our "to-do" list, as well as growing grain. We have area resources for both these projects. As you can see, expressing dedication to this god entails rolling up one's sleeves and getting to work in a communal sense, as opposed to solitary pursuits.
Bee-keeping is also on our "to-do" list, as well as growing grain. We have area resources for both these projects. As you can see, expressing dedication to this god entails rolling up one's sleeves and getting to work in a communal sense, as opposed to solitary pursuits.
conceptual image of the future pergola
