Why we wear Mjolnir

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  • Why do we wear Mjolnir? Thousands of people wear Mjolnir necklaces at metal large metal festivals like Wacken open air. Norse Pagans wear Thor's hammer for spiritual reasons. Other people adorn themselves with the symbol for their own reasons. There are many reasons why people wear Mjolnir, here in this part 2 of why we wear Thor's hammer we explore some of the reasons?
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  • @Luke3Bsea
    @Luke3Bsea 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I inherited one from my best friend who recently passed away, aged just 37. It gives me great strength.
    We spoke about the old ways/heathenry at length before he died. It's something he believed in and something I'd developed a keen interest in after experiencing something I can only describe as spiritual, while being under a freezing cold waterfall in North Wales for a large amount of time.
    I feel strongly that our spirituality should be closely linked to nature & will continue on this journey.

  • @eduardsandschneider2105
    @eduardsandschneider2105 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I wear my mjolnir like i wear my tats. For me. Not for others. Greez from germany.

  • @savannahportell6005
    @savannahportell6005 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I have Swedish ancestry, and even though I grew up in the Catholic church as a child, I always felt a pull towards norse mythology. The music, the culture, the beliefs all seemed so beautiful, and I never truly knew why I felt more connected to those things than I did with what I grew up in. And now I know. I didn't find out until recently that I had Scandinavian roots. So when I found out, it all came together like a missing puzzle had finally been found. I am incredibly joyful and absolutely in love with that part of myself. I have so much pride! 🇸🇪

    • @binkbonkbones3402
      @binkbonkbones3402 ปีที่แล้ว

      When I learned norce paganism was probably one of the oldest unchanged religions from the proto indo-europeans it's like a whole ancient world opened up, and I've never felt so .... well, close to the answers I was looking for

  • @beardedgunny372
    @beardedgunny372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I think im the guy you spoke to in the bar lol that's exactly why i wear mine, my heritage 50 percent scandinavian mostly from Norway. I feel a connection with the music as well.

    • @therideinmidgard
      @therideinmidgard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      lol, you are totally the reason this video got made.

    • @therideinmidgard
      @therideinmidgard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      are you on fb? I'm Raido Ken Tiwaz on fb.

    • @beardedgunny372
      @beardedgunny372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@therideinmidgard I'm not the guy you spoke to at the bar but yeah my Name on Facebook is BeardedGunny Ryan

    • @therideinmidgard
      @therideinmidgard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@beardedgunny372 lol ok

  • @curtschmidt918
    @curtschmidt918 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm of Germanic ancestry and Irish ancestry, and I wear the Mjornir necklace, for my culture and religious reasons.

  • @miriamocean5275
    @miriamocean5275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Blessed Be from down under Australia 🌛🌟🌜🙏❤💛💚💙💜🌺🌻🦋 i were the Mjollnir for protection and strength 🙏

  • @lesliemills8340
    @lesliemills8340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hail Brother Norse Heathen it’s about Ancestors past present and future and way of life

  • @WR3ND
    @WR3ND 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That outtro music though... 👌

  • @timothyhenegar7484
    @timothyhenegar7484 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of the things I have reflected greatly on, is what Mjolnir could mean more symbolically.
    Thor is the god of strength, protection, though fertility/blessing. But while yes a god of thunder/storms, and a slayer of giants. There is also something more Mjolnir might mean to us.
    Among the Norse Pagan traditions is the different parts of self or being. Among these is Hamr, which means "shape" or "form". I personally don't think that Mjolnir or Hammer and Hamr are simply coincidences in word similarities. If we think of a blacksmith working at the forge, tempering and "shaping to form" with his hammer? Suddenly the revelation is made clear. Mjolnir isn't just an emblem, or simply a symbol but a reminder. Through Hugr thought, Minni memory, we can empower ourselves to forge Hamr shape ourselves and our reality. This is to me the real meaning esoterically speaking to forge our Wyrd or fate in our words and actions. Galdr the practice of spell or incantation is tied to Ond or "breath of life".
    Really fascinating when you contemplate the deeper meanings.

    • @therideinmidgard
      @therideinmidgard  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's an interesting take on the meaning of Thor's hammer.

    • @therideinmidgard
      @therideinmidgard  ปีที่แล้ว

      Is this your own theory or have you come across this idea anywhere else? Id like to make more content on Thor's hammer and so I could potentially mention this as possible meaning of the symbol. Of course I'd give you full credit for it.

    • @timothyhenegar7484
      @timothyhenegar7484 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@therideinmidgard Mainly a mix, I take time to understand Asatru, the Eddas, and cross reference with videos, articles, and so on.
      The parts of Norse Spiritual Self was found on Arith Harger's youtube channel. He really breaks down the terms and meanings. Plus tells how they tie to Galdr, and Seidr practices.
      I consider myself a Wanderer/Traditionalist/Restorationist using both scholarly research with well what pulls me calling wise. I just want to practice right, but not utilizing too much modern Wicca etc. Though sorting the info is tricky.

  • @hyperboreaenjoyer6738
    @hyperboreaenjoyer6738 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is the first video I saw of you and when you started speaking I was like “that is the manliest man I’ve ever seen”. Great video keep it up

    • @therideinmidgard
      @therideinmidgard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm the manliest man, really? Well thank you I'm going to take that compliment.

    • @hyperboreaenjoyer6738
      @hyperboreaenjoyer6738 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@therideinmidgard you sure sound like a manly man

  • @exiliadosvikingos8547
    @exiliadosvikingos8547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I use the hammer to swear allegiance to our ancestors, to swear allegiance to the old ways, to swear allegiance to each brother and grandfather who is treading this earth today, for those who are there and to remember those who left, also as a protection and to feel connected to thor, and be loyal to myself. I also take it as a great symbol as the blacksmiths hit the iron on the anvil to shape a piece like a sword or an ax or some other object. I also take it in my process as my life is being transmuted every day.

    • @danm8004
      @danm8004 ปีที่แล้ว

      "swear allegiance"
      So, you're American.

  • @nigelhanna3501
    @nigelhanna3501 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wear it as a symbol of my belief in the gods, and also as way so others of the same faith can recognize me as one of them. It’s always nice coming across a fellow norse pagan every now and then.

  • @HewTheHeathen
    @HewTheHeathen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Enjoyed the video, Skal

  • @pfdrtom
    @pfdrtom ปีที่แล้ว

    Just discovered your channel. Good stuff! Subbed!

  • @jaggerzimmerman425
    @jaggerzimmerman425 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the content

  • @happydays577
    @happydays577 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    For me, when you believe in something that makes you stronger, in any way, it is worth it. When I wear a Thor's hammer, I feel ok +1. Perhaps that is just me, but it feels like an armour against anything, to some extent

  • @Peelz315
    @Peelz315 ปีที่แล้ว

    The intro and outro are great

  • @Nordic_Aquarius.3-
    @Nordic_Aquarius.3- หลายเดือนก่อน

    I do it for spiritual reasons, and religous identity. Hi from America

  • @davidspencer6641
    @davidspencer6641 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I dreamt of thors hammer years ago and never forgot

  • @glen4354
    @glen4354 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wear the Thor's hammer for my Norse & Germanic ancestry and my heathen path

  • @gendor5199
    @gendor5199 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    First time watching the channel, and I feel a little bamboozeled that the intro and outro was longer than the actual video. I think I like Ocean Keltois video a bit better

    • @therideinmidgard
      @therideinmidgard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah that's cool how ocean keltoi plagiarized my content for his own
      channel, cool I could provide him with content so he can get views on his channel.

  • @Nickhemmix
    @Nickhemmix 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im georgian but i wear mjolnir because i like it and i feel power

  • @bellyache3278
    @bellyache3278 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep going

  • @erichughes3199
    @erichughes3199 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wear mine for cultural and spiritual reasons...I am of Norwegian and German desent and I feel the Gods are still here and with us, it symbolizes my devotion to them and a following Norse traditions to the best I can.

  • @burdock4419
    @burdock4419 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mjolnir reminds me to stay in honor at all times. The hammer does literally grow heavy when I don't.

  • @scooterb2229
    @scooterb2229 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was going throw protection symbols and I had no idea what it represents and then I came across a mjolnir and I had a feeling like I had to have this Pacific one I have on now and then i read what is was about and represent

  • @pamaladarsow2763
    @pamaladarsow2763 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That you for the video

  • @keithdrummond1003
    @keithdrummond1003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What does it mean to me?
    A few years ago I found out much of my family on my father's side are Finnish.
    I'm adopted, so it took some time to find this out.
    While looking at the culture I was surprised to find people that follow the Norse path of beliefs.
    I've never felt a pull toward any belief system until then.
    That's when I began wearing my Mjolnir.

    • @therideinmidgard
      @therideinmidgard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So the the old Norse ways are popular in Finland are they? Well Finland is in Scandinavia so makes sense, although not really Norse. I also wonder how popular the native Finish myths are in Finland and whether people wear Ukkos hammer.

    • @keithdrummond1003
      @keithdrummond1003 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@therideinmidgard Oh, wow. No. I didn't mean to misrepresent. I've no idea how wide spread old Nordic beliefs are there.
      I meant that in my research I found people that do. It was very surprising to me. So, that caused me to begin research into Norse pagan beliefs.
      I've only ever been exposed to Christianity, and I never really took to it. I'm not sure why.
      I found out my biological father practiced Nordic beliefs, but I don't know to what extent.
      He passed away before I could inquire.
      The aspects of Norse pagan that interest me are the Land Spirits and Vanir.

    • @therideinmidgard
      @therideinmidgard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@keithdrummond1003 I also have never been drawn to Christianity and I imagine it is because it is not connected to my ancestry and is actually not even a European religion. How can I connect to something I am not apart of? I was drawn to Norse mythology from as a teen ager and I feel connected to it.

    • @keithdrummond1003
      @keithdrummond1003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@therideinmidgard That's amazing. I'm over 50 now and just starting my journey.
      Looking forward to seeing more from you. Take care.

    • @therideinmidgard
      @therideinmidgard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@keithdrummond1003 thanks, there will be tons more content coming. This channel is new and I'm still getting it up and running.

  • @cobyporschifer221
    @cobyporschifer221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's part of my ancestry and A power symbol. It connects me to my ancestors.

  • @ghoul7240
    @ghoul7240 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For me it is a religious symbol, Thor is a protector of the working man and the defender of Asgard. I feel a pull to Thor.

  • @curtisfranks1882
    @curtisfranks1882 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Because we can

  • @moon_river330
    @moon_river330 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    if i wore jewelry with a rune on it or jörmungandr on it would that be seen as disrespectful? i am very interested in norse mythology and have learned about it in the past weeks and feel a connection to it and i was wondering if it might be seen as disrespectful to wear that. i am american buti have swedish roots and have no foul intention. though im not religious so i just dont want to disrespect anyone or make anyone upset. ( sorry if this didnt make sense )

    • @therideinmidgard
      @therideinmidgard  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, many people wear jewellry with runes and tattoos of runes and I haven't ever heard of this being disrespectful. Some understanding of the meaning of the runes would show respect and may be wise as they are considered to have effects on people, and have been used in charms and curses.
      I don't think it's disrespectful to wear jewellery with jormungandr, however maybe worth considering what jormungandr is and why you want to adorn yourself with this creature. Some people in heathenry do not invoke the enemies of the gods and would not wear jewellery with Loki or Fenrir, but then others do so. My opinion is to consider what the energy is of the spirit that we are adorning ourselves with and would we want to invoke that energy. I guess you have your reasons for wanting to wear jewellery with jormungandr.

    • @moon_river330
      @moon_river330 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@therideinmidgard thank you. i will keep learning about runes and may end up getting one as a necklace after finding which one serves my purpose. much thanks

  • @frozenxgls3708
    @frozenxgls3708 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wear Donars hammer because half my family comes from germany. Bructeli tribe, Franks and more. They ran away to the USA during WW2. They were hebrew sympasizers and were going to be executed by nazis. Then here in the USA families mixed and returned to germany and now here i am.

  • @babykraken1
    @babykraken1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's the music? You should credit it

    • @therideinmidgard
      @therideinmidgard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thors hammer, its open source music, yeah I probably should credit it. I'll see if I can find the info on it...

  • @crow33215
    @crow33215 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am a Hindu and I wear Mjolnir as a representation of strength and return to spiritual religions, I feel solidarity with you all

    • @trampusbowmaster6420
      @trampusbowmaster6420 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am Saxon (heritage) and Irish(Celtic) born and raised Canadian 🇨🇦… grew up indoctrinated to Christian culture, I now follow my ancestrial heritage (Germanic )… however also am drawn to Rudra Šiva, and the Vedic Pantheon … Trimurti … many correlations with Thor & Indra , Parvati and Saraswati (Freyja & Frig) Dhumavati /Mata Kali(Hel) ! Jormangandr & Nagas(Adi Shesha) etc!
      🕉️🙏🇨🇦🧙‍♂️🔱🐲🐉🪬❄️
      I think they are closer in relation to each other than the “experts” would like to admit!

  • @TheWarriorsMind
    @TheWarriorsMind 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The radical metal types actually hurts the true meaning of mjoinir.
    I wear a mjoinir around my neck to 'remind' me that there is more out there than we know AND we have a divine spirit (our life force). Mjoinir is a symbol of that life force.
    But, I also believe in the Father, Mother, and the Christo.
    I DO NOT believe in the Roman Catholic Church and its dogma. I believe the Bible has been changed so many times. I DO NOT worship Yahweh ( the devil).
    Polytheism answers alot of questions. If you go back far enough, the Norse believed in one creator (male and female) of all things and a multitude of demigods/angels (created by the creator). That is my belief.
    I actually believe in reincarnation.
    So.. what does that make me?

    • @trampusbowmaster6420
      @trampusbowmaster6420 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think you are on the right path … same path most of us, who have seen through their lies& can think for themselves have chosen! I choose to venerate and walk with my ancestors and Gods … they can bow 🙇‍♂️ and Prey all they want and give their energies away to the YHWH vampiric entity! I think those not in alignment with nature(Mother Earth &Father Sky) will be dragged asunder ! Alas the “Great Reset”, is at hand as they have been touting from The “elite parasites”! Stay frosty ❄️
      Cheers 🙏🧙‍♂️🇨🇦🔱🐲🐉🪬🕉️🖖

  • @Reeferjedi
    @Reeferjedi 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wear Mjolnir because I'm Norse on both sides of my family and I don't hold their Christian god. Thor represents strength and protection. All the things I wish to embody in order to start my family! Hail Thor!

  • @Thestrongestmufasa
    @Thestrongestmufasa 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thor is a dead god disgraced by St Boniface. We wear Thor's hammer as a symbol of Christ's overpowering of the old gods.

    • @therealivydawg
      @therealivydawg 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Then wear a cross.

    • @Thestrongestmufasa
      @Thestrongestmufasa 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@therealivydawgor a hammer. Same meaning.

    • @trampusbowmaster6420
      @trampusbowmaster6420 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thor(torus field/electrical field) is the life force … and if you believe it is dead then that makes you a brain dead zombie! 🧟‍♂️ fact is most “saints “ were Pagan gods and hero archetypes, rebranded by the church to fit their narrative! So you’re in fact Wrong!

    • @Thestrongestmufasa
      @Thestrongestmufasa 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@trampusbowmaster6420 all the saints are dead tho. I'm not sure how you think that comment helps you. I am curious tho, if you could give a couple examples of saints who were pagan gods.

    • @Einherjar3904
      @Einherjar3904 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      christ been nailed to the cross and Thor have a hammer...

  • @Bladetechusa
    @Bladetechusa 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    the music sucks

    • @therideinmidgard
      @therideinmidgard  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      And yet other people have commented that they like it.

    • @Bladetechusa
      @Bladetechusa 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@therideinmidgard I guess I'm just old. But I like your channel.

    • @therideinmidgard
      @therideinmidgard  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Bladetechusa ok thanks I appreciate that.

  • @HaldorIronside024
    @HaldorIronside024 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wear mine like it's a cross basically I wear it for religious reasons.