What is The Hávamál?
The Hávamál, “Sayings of the High One,” is one of the most remarkable works of Norse mythology. Preserved in the Poetic Edda, it is a collection of wisdom, myth, and magic attributed to Odin, the god of knowledge and poetry. At once a handbook of everyday conduct and a meditation on the pursuit of wisdom, the Hávamál bridges Viking Age society with the spiritual world of the North. Rooted in oral tradition and saved by the medieval Codex Regius manuscript, it remains a timeless voice of Norse belief.
Odin, the Allfather - The one eyed God of the north
Odin, the Allfather of Norse mythology, is the one-eyed god of wisdom, war, poetry, and magic. Unlike his son Þórr, who rules with strength, Odin relies on cunning, sacrifice, and secret knowledge. Followed by his ravens Huginn and Muninn and his wolves Geri and Freki, he reigns over Valhalla, guiding the souls of fallen warriors. With countless names and ancient roots stretching back to the earliest Germanic peoples, Odin embodies both fury and inspiration, both ruthless ruler and restless wanderer. His myths reveal a god who sacrifices endlessly in his pursuit of wisdom, shaping him into one of the most complex and enduring figures of the Norse pantheon.
A Message from Odin - 12th September 2025
The words that follow are not gentle. They do not soothe, nor do they flatter. They are spoken in the voice of Óðinn — the Wanderer, the Truth-Bearer, the Storm-Father — whose messages rarely arrive as comforts, but as challenges.