Tag: Vikings

Fae Friday: Rune of the Day – Dagaz

Inner self, higher self, higher power, spirit, angels, goddess, fae, source. There are many names for the sacred wisdom underlying all. My old metaphysical teacher called it Spirit, and that’s how I tend to refer to it most times. We can call on it to guide us. How does it answer? The ways are countless,… Continue reading Fae Friday: Rune of the Day – Dagaz

Mythic Monday: Rune of the Day – Othila

OTHILA Divination is a way to focus on what matters. It allows us to gain insight into the ripe possibilities of the moment and is best used as a type of meditative effort. With their symbolism and kinship with long ago Germanic cultures, runes are a fascinating method. From the bag of runes, we close… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Rune of the Day – Othila

Mythic Monday: Rune of the Day – Mannaz

RUNES Divination is a way to focus on what matters. It allows us to gain insight into the ripe possibilities of the moment and is best used as a type of meditative effort. With their symbolism and kinship with long ago Germanic cultures, runes are a fascinating method. From the bag of runes, we close… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Rune of the Day – Mannaz

Vintage Friday: Pancakes Even a Viking Would Rave About

In Demoness Dreams – Wytchfae 6, the hero Bane Heughar—also known as Odin’s Warrior—orders pancakes when he has breakfast with heroine Neva Jaxony the first time. Today for Vintage Friday we honor our courageous, sexy hero Bane with some Norse inspired pancake recipes. Rummerbrod Ingredients: 1 cup of cold mashed potatoes, 2 tablespoons of sugar,… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Pancakes Even a Viking Would Rave About

Vintage Friday: Michael York as Sexy Viking 1969

Today is the birthday of my all time favorite actor, Michael York. Over a career that has spanned several decades, the British icon starred in numerous memorable films, including Cabaret, The Three Musketeers and its sequel, Murder on the Orient Express, The Island of Doctor Moreau, the zany Austin Powers movies, The Last Remake of… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Michael York as Sexy Viking 1969

Vikings, Ogres, and Witches by Flossie Benton Rogers

Recently I was nominated by the lovely author Carmen Stefanescu to participate in the Tour Through Blogland. In turn I nominated Jennifer Taylor and Ronnie Allen. They both did a great job of carrying on the torch. In my segment on Carmen’s blog, I answered 4 questions about my writing process. Today I share those… Continue reading Vikings, Ogres, and Witches by Flossie Benton Rogers

Vintage Friday: Skoal by Flossie Benton Rogers

Considering a hot communal drink for your winter festivities? How about a hearty spiked mulled cider worthy of the most daring Viking? SCANDINAVIAN GLOGG 1 bottle apple cider 1 bottle port wine 1 cup whiskey ½ cup sherry 2 cups raisins 2 oranges, sliced 4 cinnamon sticks 15 cardamom seeds 15 cloves ¼ cup almonds, chopped… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Skoal by Flossie Benton Rogers

Mythic Monday: 6 Surprising Truths about Thor’s Hammer by Flossie Benton Rogers

In the long ago Viking Age, Thor became the most revered of the Norse gods, even greater than his father, Odin. Whereas Odin came across as remote and kingly, Thor acted as a friend to peasants as well as to wealthy landowners. He was the god of justice and the common people. He served as… Continue reading Mythic Monday: 6 Surprising Truths about Thor’s Hammer by Flossie Benton Rogers

Barbara Vey’s Giveaway

It pleases me to participate in Barbara Vey’s book giveaway on her Publisher’s Weekly blog, Beyond Her Book. Numerous books are up for grabs, including Wytchfae Runes. The story of the Wytchfae, Kelly, and her Viking, Ingvar, is a perfect match for the upcoming holidays. Enter now!