Although our beliefs within Hammerhof are not fully based upon the Theodish belief I felt that this essay by Swain Wodening was an excellent example of why Theodish belief was important and vital to our ancestral heritage.
Why Theodish Belief?
by Swain Wodening
The reasons why anyone would want to follow Theodism are many. It seeks
to get in touch with our ancestor’s spirituality by reconstructing as
much of their society as possible. In ancient times, religion and
culture were not separate. The …
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Swain Wódening, one of the founding members of Englatheod and the
Ealdriht, started his Heathen life back in 1984 along with his brother. He learned of Theodism, a solely an Anglo-Saxon phenomena, and joined the Winland Ríce in 1993. Swain has written several books and booklets and countless articles including Hammer of the Gods: Anglo-Saxon Paganism in Modern Times, Germanic Magic, and Path to the Gods: Anglo-Saxon Paganism for Beginners. Swain is currently a member of Wednesbury Shire of White Marsh theod (http://www.englatheod.org). He has one son, Oswin, and resides in Missouri.
Although our beliefs within Hammerhof are not fully based upon the Theodish belief I felt that this essay by Swain Wodening was an excellent example of why Theodish belief was important and vital to our ancestral heritage.
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