galdrs

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A form of galdr — An ancient form of shamanic chanting, an improvisational magical song, especially for a protective effect. Compare the custom of the joik and other chanting traditions among the Sámi shamanic noaidi who shares mutual influence with the Norse shamanic vǫlva and other Norse magical customs.

Scrabble 8

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of galdr
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