#hlín

[homewardskies]

"The twelfth is, Hlín, is appointed to guard over people whom Frigg wishes to protect from danger. From her name comes the expression that he who escapes finds hleinir."

-Gylfaginning, The Prose Edda (Snorri Sturluson, Trans. Jesse Byock)

[baldursbat]

Assortment of old and new sketches and doodles of my bg3 druid oc Hlín

[asperitasnixe]

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UPG - Hlín, the brave

In spending time in the lovely company of lady Sjofn, these are the things I've experienced and learned. Of course, keep in mind these are all pure UPG, as our attestations of her are very scarse. Still, we have amazing Ásynjur in the Norse pantheon, who unfortunately we know very little about, and thus need to rely on modern hands-on experiences. I hope to contribute to the conversation by sharing my personal experiences.

HLÍN

Overview: Lady Hlín is a very well balanced goddess, she defends those under her care with fierce strength, but she knows she can't save everyone. She knows that grief is an inherent part of life, but also knows that just because it's unavoidable, doesn't mean it's not painful. She's the kind of goddess who would help you put to rest an older version of you that is no longer aligned with your highest good, and also hold space for you to grieve that past self, because she understands that changes are a form of death and can be very disturbing, even if they're positive ones. She is mostly cheerful or chill, but knows to be solemn and serious when situation requires. Very interested in the transient character of everything: good and bad.

Suggested Domain: Protection and grief.

Colors: Navy blue, burgundy, deep purple, black.

Runes: Isa, Dagaz, Sowilo.

Tarot: Queen of Swords, 5 of Cups, Death..

Crystal: Obsidian, onyx, malachite.

Other elements: Dark roses, veils, shawls, white mug with coffee, jazz, white dove, ocean, ocean waves, thorns, jasmine, funeral pyre, armor, spears.

Offerings: Jasmine tea, black or purple candles, prayer, eulogies, soul cakes.

Devotional Acts: Observing the transient character of everything, holding space to grieve versions of yourself who had to be left behind or could never develop, being a kind listener to those in mourning, veiling, practicing self protection measures (magical and mundane), martial arts, allowing yourself to feel a full range of emotions (including painful ones), learning first aid measures, taking up a course in grief counselling, praying for the deceased (known and unknown), volunteering to help clean graves.

Other Resources: ✶link 01 |✶ link 02 | Circle of Frith - Maire Durkan.

These were the result of meditation, blóts, tarot readings and rune readings. Other resources lead to the UPG of Linda Demissy and Maire Durkan, who wrote books about the Handmaidens.

[clockworkcleo-art]

Hlín!!

[baldursbat]

[notthesomefather]

Prayer to Hlín

Hail Hlín, goddess charged with safe-keeping;

Guardian of those seeking refuge.

May you give our hopes and hearts shelter.

Hail Hlín, she who mourns painful passing;

Hearer of sorrows, soother of grief.

May you grant us grace in failure’s wake.

Hail Hlín, she who defends with honor;

The herald of divine protection.

May we walk safely in your favor.

[asperitasnixe]

this month has been absolutely wild, lady Hlín really pulled no punches. i'm humbled, in awe and exhausted all at once. i need to put together some material to write about my experiences soon.

[gullbones]

hlín

ràn

sulis

colours for the protective water (and grief) ladies of my pantheon/deity support network