The álfablót (or the Elven sacrifice) is a pagan Scandinavian sacrifice to the elves towards the end of autumn, when the crops had been harvested and the animals were most fat. [1] . Unlike the great blóts at Uppsala and Mære, the álfablót was a local celebration at the homesteads that was mainly administered by the woman of the household. [2] .

Nov 1, 2018 · International teacher of sacred art and Northern European Tradition shamanism Imelda Almqvist describes the small Álfablót (Sacrifice to the Elves) Ceremony she performed on her land in Sweden on October 31st in 2018.

Oct 31, 2018 · International teacher of sacred art and Northern European Tradition shamanism Imelda Almqvist describes the small Álfablót (Sacrifice to the Elves) Ceremony she performed on her land in Sweden on October 31st in 2018.

Oct 25, 2023 · Álfablót is a Nordic celebration that honors the spirits of a family’s ancestors and the family’s ongoing vitality. The name of this celebration literally means “sacrifice to the elves” because of the role elves are thought to have played both in mythology and society.

Oct 31, 2024 · In many cultures today is the Day of the Dead: Hallowe’en, Samhain, Día de Muertos, Álfablót. The Oldr Norse word Álfablót literally means the Sacrifice to the Elves or the Offering Ceremony for the Elves. Hallowe’en has become “a thing” in Sweden. I wrote in last year’s post about bedraggled looking ghosts fluttering in icy winds at roundabouts.

Sep 5, 2024 · Alfablót is a Norse ritual focused on honoring the elves (álfar) and ancestral spirits. It takes place around the Vetrnætr festival.

The Álfblót, a Viking tradition, was a private and family-centered ritual dedicated to the elves (álfar) and ancestors, reflecting the Norse belief in the interconnectedness of the natural and …

Aug 11, 2023 · In this post, we meet the Alfar (Elves) and dig deep into the Heathen celebration of Alfablot. We’ll determine an Alfablot date, learn of its mysterious history, and offer ways to …

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Printed copy, the original is A4. A drawing with a black pen and it's coloured crayons. The main theme of this drawing is the summer solstice in June. Therefore, the Sun sets among the stones. The semicircular ornaments between the entanglements can symbolize either a burning solstice fire or the setting sun at the solstice.