My altar

[Saint Frankenstein]

So this is the first time I've made an altar for worship. I have what has become a shrine for my mom where her ashes are but that's really for her and not for worship.

This is something I've wanted to do for years, but would get distracted and it wouldn't happen. Well, now the All-Father decided to kick me in my butt to make it finally happen. It all started that painting in the center, of Odin. I just happened upon it and it was so striking, I had to have it. It spoke to me. And it's even more striking in person!

The rest I picked up today from the local Pagan shop. Very glad I stopped in!

May the Gods find this acceptable! It's a work in progress!

 

[JustGeorge]

I love it!

 

[Guitar's Cry]

Very nice!

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

I love it!

Very nice!

Thank you!

 

[Quintessence]

Who is the artist for the painting? We want to know!

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

Who is the artist for the painting? We want to know!

I bought it on eBay. As far as I can see, the painter is not publicly known and he just sells from there. I don't know his full name, either. So I'm sorry, I wish I knew more myself! Just makes it more special, though!

He has another Odin painting on sale, though:

Odin Viking Asatru Runes Norse Pagan Heilung Wardruna Original Painting 2 | eBay

Odin, the Allfather, with bronze sun. This is an original painting of Odin, done in acrylic and graphite, gold ink and gold leaf. It could be hung on the wall, or used as part of an altar set up, an example of which can be seen in the final photo.

www.ebay.com

I had never bought a painting before. I wasn't even looking for one. I just stumbled upon it and had a strong inspiration.

 

[Isabella Lecour]

Very nice set up. Do you by chance know what the runes say?

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

Very nice set up. Do you by chance know what the runes say?

On the right is a bidrune that I don't recall seeing before. I don't know what it says but maybe someone can help here.

The Algiz runes surrounding Odin's figure in the upright and inverted stances apparenly symbolize life and death, as I see it, as He is Master of them all.

 

[SalixIncendium]

Very nice set up. Do you by chance know what the runes say?

The rune repeated around his head and body is Algiz (elk), a rune of protection and warding.

I have no idea what the symbol to the right is supposed to signify, though. Sorry.

ETA: Unless you mean the ones in the statue... These are Wunjo (joy), Othala (ancestral property/heritage), and Raidho (chariot).

 

[RestlessSoul]

I like the seated statue. Is it a chess piece? Would have to be a huge chess set if it was, but there’s lots of decorative sets around.

 

[Rival]

I love the wooden statue with the mjolnir. It looks so regal and imposing.

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

May it bring you a sense of shalom.

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

I like the seated statue. Is it a chess piece? Would have to be a huge chess set if it was, but there’s lots of decorative sets around.

Lol! No, it's a statue or idol of Thor. I can see why you would think that, because of the shape.

 

[Eddi]

Could you please explain what each of those artefacts are?

 

[Soandso]

Very cool altar!

Not sure about the bindrune, but the Algiz, Ingwaz, and Odal runes are present. Interestingly, the Ingwaz rune is the English Futhorc variant (ing)

Algiz can represent protection, defense, or the elk. In the Futhorc runeset (eolhx) it represents something very different in that it represents elk-sedge - a plant that harms those it touches

Ingwaz is tied to Frey, but it is also tied to growth and proliferation. Fertility as well

Odal (Ethel) is inheritance and is definitely associated with Odin himself

If I were to read this bindrune from top to bottom using the Futhorc runeset given the presence of at least one Futhorc rune, I'd say "through trial and tribulation comes growth, and through that growth one reaps the rewards for their efforts." Makes sense to me given that this picture is devoted to a god who sacrificed an eye to obtain forsight and also sacrificed himself to himself and hung on yggdrasil for 9 days to obtain the runes themselves

That's just my best guess, though!

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

Very cool altar!

Not sure about the bindrune, but the Algiz, Ingwaz, and Odal runes are present. Interestingly, the Ingwaz rune is the English Futhorc variant (ing)

Algiz can represent protection, defense, or the elk. In the Futhorc runeset (eolhx) it represents something very different in that it represents elk-sedge - a plant that harms those it touches

Ingwaz is tied to Frey, but it is also tied to growth and proliferation. Fertility as well

Odal (Ethel) is inheritance and is definitely associated with Odin himself

If I were to read this bindrune from top to bottom using the Futhorc runeset given the presence of at least one Futhorc rune, I'd say "through trial and tribulation comes growth, and through that growth one reaps the rewards for their efforts." Makes sense to me given that this picture is devoted to a god who sacrificed an eye to obtain forsight and also sacrificed himself to himself and hung on yggdrasil for 9 days to obtain the runes themselves

That's just my best guess, though!

Thanks so much! I like that interpretation and it makes a lot of sense!

 

[The Hammer]

ETA: Unless you mean the ones in the statue... These are Wunjo (joy), Othala (ancestral property/heritage), and Raidho (chariot).

Thurs/Thurisaz, Othala, Raidho.

It's "Thor"

 

[Soandso]

Thanks so much! I like that interpretation and it makes a lot of sense!

Sure thing! By the way, where did you get the Thor statue? I wanna read what it says on the bottom but I can't clearly see it

 

[Soandso]

NVM, I see pictures online

"Thor's thunder strike and hallowed hold us with Mjolnir's might"

I wonder if this is a reference to a specific source or if it's the written devotion from the person who created the statue? Either way, very cool!

 

[SalixIncendium]

Thurs/Thurisaz, Othala, Raidho.

It's "Thor"

I defer to you. You are certainly more knowledgable in all things Norse than I am, and I'm years past my studies on them.