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 […]
Indo European Myth 1, #5
To what extent do you think we can offer conjectures about Indo-European myths in general? Are the common themes strong enough that the myths seem like variations? Or are the differences so powerful that the themes are less important than the cultural variations? (minimum 300 words) It is pretty clear that there are common themes […]
Indo European Myth 1, Citations
Puhvel, Jaan. “Traditions: Ancient Greece.” Comparative Mythology. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins UP, 1987. 130-31. Print. Evelyn-White, Hugh G. “Theogony of Hesiod.” Wikisource, the Free Online Library. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Sept. 2013. Davidson, H. R. Ellis. “The Other World.” Myths and Symbols in Pagan Europe: Early Scandinavian and Celtic Religions. Syracuse: Syracuse UP, 1988. 173-74. Print. […]
Indo European Myth, #4
Discuss how the following seven elements of ADF’s cosmology are (or are not) reflected in the myths of two different Indo-European cultures. For this question, please use the same two cultures as a basis of comparison for the entire question. (minimum 100 words each) Upperworld: In Norse Mythology, the Upperworld consists of Asgard, Ljossalfheim, and […]
Indo European Myth 1, #3
Explain how each of the following elements of ADF ritual does or does not resonate with elements of two different Indo-European cultures (you need not use the same two cultures as a basis of comparison for each element): (minimum 100 words each) Earth Mother: The Germanic peoples, according to Tacitus, worshiped Nerthus as the Mother […]
Indo European Myth 1, #1
List and discuss the major primary sources for the mythology of three Indo-European cultures, including their dates of origin and authorship (if known). Discuss any important factors that may cause problems in interpreting these sources, such as the existence of multiple revisions, or the presence of Christian or other outside influences in surviving texts. (minimum […]
Indo European Mythology 1, #2
Summarize, then compare and contrast the myths of at least two Indo-European cultures with respect to the following topics (you need not use the same two cultures as a basis of comparison for each topic): (minimum 300 words for each) Tales of Creation: The history of the world in Greek Mythology starts with Chaos, Gaia […]
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 […]
