The Disclaimer: First, I do not practice any form of Native American spirituality. My practice is derived from my understanding of ancient northern Eurasian practices. Second, I am not now, nor have I ever been, a member of any Asatru or Heathen group. I do not identify as Asatru or Heathen. I am a northern-tradition Pagan, which is a religious tradition that is reconstructionist-derived, rather than a reconstructionist religious tradition such as Asatru and/or Heathenry. The views espoused in these pages may or may not reflect the views of most Asatru and/or Heathen people or religious groups. They are derived from the personal gnosis of myself and other people whom I trust and respect. I do not claim that they are provable by academic sources, nor that they are anything other than what I say they are. Read at your own risk.

GLBT in the Northern Tradition

How does it work, being Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender in the Northern Tradition? Some of us decided to get together and talk about that, and create resources for others of us. Come on in and talk about how it works for you! We welcome GLBT folks (and their partners and allies) writing essays, poetry, or other resources for the Queer Norse tribefolk. If you've got something to share or have found an interesting article to point out, contact me.

Queer and Here: Personal Essays from GLBT Folks

• Ergi: The Way of the Third by Raven Kaldera
• Being Ergi by Lydia Helasdottir
• The Tale of a Transsexual Norse Pagan Spirit-Worker by Linda
• Rite of Passage for an Ergi Child by Raven Kaldera
• Lesbigays in Germanic Paganism by Jordsvin

Articles On Queer Northern History

• Sex, Status, and Seiðr: Homosexuality and Germanic Religion by Diana Paxson
• Sons of Frey by Björg Freja Lund
• A Womb by Magic – Transcending Gender, Transcending Realities by Freyia Völundarhúsins
• The Viking God Odin: A Queer God of War
• Queering the Cosmology of the Vikings: A Queer Analysis of the Cult of Odin Brit Solli
• The Ergi Seidman by Jenny Blain and Robert J. Wallis
• Bums in Brigantia: Sacred Gender-Variance in Ancient Germanic & Celtic Cultures by Phil Hine

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