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Originally Posted by WhiteWarrior
Speaking as a Norwegian....
A volva is someone who can see the future. A Mare is a dream visitor.
That the Valkyries are shapeshifters is news to me, but I won't discount it.
Seidr was practiced by both men and women. Mostly women though.
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We are in agreement.
Men did practice Seidr and still do.
However--the thread was pertaining to the Volva and so that is where I placed my focus.
The Volva was sung into a trance--the songs being more closely associated w/ a rhythmic chanting--which employed the AncientPoetry (spellcasting--perhaps
)--while in the trance it was thought that the Volva was able to communicate w/ those beyond the Veil. She would receive her guidance and omens from them and pass them on--frequently with advice and how to proceed--if at all possible.
I believe this Magick still exists (today) and has been passed down through the bloodlines--although diluted--when tapped into it is still just as powerful and awesome. I am decended from them and the Magick that I perform is reflective, instinctive, and sometimes frightening to others--which is why I have always practiced as a Solitary.
Apart from the trance, caring for departed Souls, Shapeshifting, and the deliverance of the Wyrd--They performed Religious duties (in general) that could be seen as kindred to Shamanism. HealingMagick is a great Gift of the Goddess and another that has been passed down to me.
Peace and Love on the path of your choice...
Blessed be...
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