The Sónargöltr: The Historical Jól (Yule) Boar of the North

The sónargöltr, the sacred boar of the Norse Yule feast, is one of the clearest historical traditions we have from pre-Christian Scandinavia. Described in the sagas as the animal upon which midwinter oaths were sworn, the boar stood at the heart of a ritual honouring Freyr and the renewal of luck for the coming year. Though the old practices have changed, the symbolism of the Yule boar (courage, truth and prosperity) continues to inspire modern Heathens and lovers of northern lore.