Mabon, Midfal, Autumnal Equinox, Harvest Home, Meán Fómhair, An Clabhsúr, or Alban Elfed 2021

 


The NAPH Working group took off to the forest again, to celebrate Mabon/Autumnal Equinox! There were no cows to be seen, but we did see a few other creatures, most notable a bright green frog.

There were some rain showers, which we felt was a blessing. 

Names were also given based on deeds! Axe, Wanderer and Swissy (aka Ever Prepared).

There is a long naming tradition in Heathenry, you receive a name based on a deed or action you performed. 

As an example the ever popular "Ragnar Lothbrok." While Lothbrok is used as a sir name or last name in the "Vikings" TV show, Lothbrok actually means "shaggy breeches" or we might say "hairy pants". Legend holds (the Sögubrot) that he killed a giant snake while wearing, what at the time was an unusual protective equipment, hairy pants. Perhaps he was wearing the first version of "chaps".



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