The Inked Grimoire
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The Legend of Krampus
You better watch out; you better not cry…because Krampus will punish you! That’s right – Krampus, the half-goat, half-demon, punishes children who misbehave at Christmastime. As the scary companion of St. Nicholas, Krampus is often seen with a bundle of sticks (switches) that he uses to whip naughty children as punishment for being disobedient. Sometimes, he even carries them away in the bag or basket on his back. But there's more to this monster than meets the eye!
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Exploring Seidr and Norse Magick
Seidr is a form of Norse magick that involves divining someone’s future, interpreting what was divined, and then attempting to manipulate it. Pronounced “SAY-der,” the method was practiced by women and gods, and Freya is credited with bringing seidr to the gods. -
Lesser-Known Norse Myths
Everyone knows that Thor carries a hammer, Odin is the king of the gods, and Loki is ever the trickster, but what about some of the lesser-known myths and deities of Norse legend? It turns out, there are some fun legends that get much less airtime in pop culture. Let’s explore some!
