Almost a year has passed since The Longship first launched in August 2018. When I first conceived of the idea, I was unsure how often people would use it, if at all. But I knew this kind of resource — a free crash course on the fundamentals of Heathenry — Read more…
Beginner Heathens tend to have a lot of questions about altars and how to set one up. Of course, the answers will vary from person to person, since everyone’s circumstances are different. However, new Heathens can get caught up in the romantic aesthetic of some altar photos online, without giving Read more…
One of the most common questions asked by beginner Heathens is, “What kind of offerings should I give?” Many people have a preconceived notion of what makes a “good” offering, and sometimes, they think “good” means expensive or rare. This is a topic of debate among Heathens, and one can Read more…
Society and civilization have evolved since the days of the pre-Christian Germanic peoples. While some Heathens do enjoy living situations that allow them more rustic lifestyles, many have homes in urban or suburban areas. Beginner Heathens in cities and city suburbs might feel that their environments are limitations to their Read more…
Holidays can be an exciting time for new Heathens, but they can also bring confusion, especially since two different Heathens can celebrate different holidays depending on which regional branches of Heathenry influence their hearths. Creating a holiday calendar can be a challenge. To help new Heathens set up their own calendars, I Read more…
Heathenry can be overwhelming for a beginner, especially because hearth cult is such a personal and personalized affair. Many new Heathens, especially those who come from backgrounds of Christianity or atheism, can struggle with ritual in particular. Questions they frequently ask online and in person are: How do you make offerings? Read more…
So this is it. Unsatisfied with your previous religion (or lack of religion), you’ve stumbled upon the threshold of Heathenry. You’ve watched a Marvel movie, read The Lord of the Rings, or maybe you’re just a fan of death metal. Either way, you’re pretty sure you’ve heard of the name Read more…
At long last, I am happy to announce that The Longship is now live! All pages now have content and all links are working properly. Back in September 2017, I noticed something unique about available, free Heathen resources: nothing existed that acted as a beginner’s guide for new Heathens that Read more…