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An altar-worthy Thor statue from Blagowood carver Mihaylo Melnichuk of the Ukraine. We really like Tanngrisnir & Tanngnjóstr peeking out of Thor's cloakskirts, and the Ægishjálmr accented Megingjörð belt. Noting the background, Mihaylo currently offers 9 of the Norse Gods in his selections but also does larger scales & takes custom requests on his Etsy. #    #    # Guillermo Maytorena IV knew there was something special in  the Norse Lore when he picked up a copy of the d'Aulaires'  Norse Gods and Giants  at age seven. Since t hen he's been fascinated by the truthful potency of Norse Mythology, passionately read & studied, embraced Ásatrú, launched the  Map of Midgard  project, and spearheaded the neologism/brand NorsePlay.   If you have e mployment/ opportunities in  investigative mythology,  field research, or product development to offer,  do contact him .

Many times one's Heathen Worldview changes how we see things, in particular, this boot I'm having to wear & clomp about in. And what does this orthotic hi-top franken-boot have to do with Norse Lore? My newfound corrective tread of doom makes one think of Víðarr , Odin's son who is slated to avenge his father by firmly planting his mega-boot constructed of all (yes, all ) the leftover scraps of leather from throughout time on Fenrir's jaw and fatally ripping the wolf's skull apart at Ragnarök. Having to wear something so outsized & uneven with my other shoe squarely puts me in Vidar's shoe, and makes me appreciate the awkward burden of his tool of vengeance. #    #    # Guillermo Maytorena IV knew there was something special in  the Norse Lore when he picked up a copy of the d'Aulaires'  Norse Gods and Giants  at age seven. Since t hen he's been fascinated by the truthful potency of Norse Mythology, passionately read & studied, embraced Á...