Within the context of a single paleo-pagan Indo-European culture, discuss three different forms of divination or seership, and give an example of each. (minimum 100 words each) Since I have limited material available, I’m changing up my culture a bit for these essays and working with one of the books I used in my DP, […]
Category: Divination 1
Divination 1 is an overview of the role of seers in an Indo-European society. Students will learn a basic divination system at an introductory level, and about the uses of divination for oneself and others. At this level the divination may still be book-assisted. The primary goal of this course is for the student to become more aware of the kinds of divination and seership in the Indo-European world, as well as the most basic ways divination is used.
Divination 1, Citations
Thorsson, Edred. Futhark, a Handbook of Rune Magic. York Beach, Me.: S. Weiser, 1984. Print. MacLeod, Sharon Paice. Celtic Myth and Religion: A Study of Traditional Belief, with Newly Translated Prayers, Poems and Songs. Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 2012. Print. “Oracle.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 23 Sept. 2013. Web. 01 Oct. 2013. Paxson, Diana L. Taking up […]
Divination 1, #3
Discuss both the role of seers within at least one Indo-European culture and the relationship of seers to other members of the society, including in that discussion how seers or visionaries would have supported themselves or how they would have been supported by their people. (minimum two paragraphs) Back around 2010/2009, we had the fortunate […]
Divination 1, #5
Briefly describe the symbology of your chosen method of divination, and include a method of application for that system. (minimum 100 words overall description plus at least one sentence or line per symbol) The runic alphabet is just that, an alphabet that was used for both language and magic. It consisted of straight lines in […]
Divination 1, #6
Describe the results of three divinations performed by you. These divinations may be text assisted. (minimum 100 words each) Divination #1 The first Divination performed was for the question: “What do the kindred have in store for me?” I pulled Uruz, Berkano, and Eihwaz Uruz to me is a symbol of the fighting spirit towards […]
Divination 1, #4
Identify and describe one method of divination to which you find yourself attracted, and discuss its relationship to paleo-pagan divination. (minimum 300 words) Due to my Germanic heritage, I’ve always found myself the most drawn to the runes, especially the Elder Futhark, but I’ve been learning a lot about the Young Futhark and the Anglo-Saxon […]
Divination 1, #1
Name and briefly describe one method of divination or seership technique common to three paleo-pagan Indo-European cultures. (minimum 100 words each) I think one of the most common method of divination was through tools with written symbols on them that have specific meanings. Many of these were used as an alphabet in some ways, so […]
Divination 1, #10
Discuss the importance and value of divination as it relates to ADF. (minimum 100 words) The whole purpose of performing a High Rite is to give an offering or praise for something you need or want (an upcoming harvest, a prayer for guidance, you name it), and receive guidance and blessing in return. It’s like […]
Divination 1, #9
Discuss your view and understanding of the function of the Seer. (minimum 100 words) In our Grove, the function of the Seer is to receive, interpret, and announce the results of a divinational period, such as the omen in our High Rites. They are our liaison through the “language barrier” with the Divine that lets […]
Divination 1, #8
Discuss the relative importance and effect of divination within your personal spiritual practice. (minimum 100 words) I can be an indecisive kitten sometimes, though I do pride myself on my ability to make the right decision in most instances through common sense and without relying on outside input. However, when dealing with otherworldy influence, such […]
