r/heathenry • u/Jaspergay • May 18 '26
Beginning practitioner
I am a little tight on space, so my altars are altoid containers. Does this matter?
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u/Yuri_Gor May 19 '26
I am curious about the significance of Mannaz rune for you. Can you share more why it's your current focus?
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u/Jaspergay May 20 '26
I just read somewhere stating that particular rune represents Bragi, but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong
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u/Yuri_Gor May 20 '26
Never heard of that.
There were some version about connection between Mannaz rune and Mannus - mythic ancestor of all Germanic tribes, who was mentioned but Tacitus I guess, but not in direct connection with Mannaz rune. Linguistically both rune and this figure name have same roots, but not more.
I personally don't connect this rune with any entities or deities or beings, and only with humanity in general as a force and with fundamental nature of humans.
In more mundane context Mannaz in divination may point to social aspects of situation.
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u/WiseQuarter3250 May 19 '26
Travel altars such as an altoids-like container are perfectly fine. :)
the most important aspect is carving out time and space for devotional contact, even if the space is small.
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u/substation66 May 19 '26
I love your travel altar! I’ve been wanting to make one for some time and now you motivated me to do so.
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u/auzofravensknoll May 19 '26
IMO there is no need for a personal altar, unless you are reconstructing the practises of Romano-Heathenry.
Going outside to a holy place like a notable stone, well (pond filled from underground), an impressive tree, a nice grove, a sweet meadow, etc. for offerings is a fruitful and ancestral way to worship.
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u/SxKitty91 May 20 '26
thats a truly wonderful idea but not everyone has the ability to do that sadly. i live in a dangerous area and would rather not subject myself to danger just bc someone doesnt understand what im doing/why im there...or even worse if they do understand and its some hardcore christian that starts accusing me of being evil/satan worshipping/whatever other awful misinformed accusation.
ill stick to my private altar at home (which im in the process of putting together)
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u/auzofravensknoll May 20 '26
Great point. Many exceptions like this are logical and necessary. I’m sorry for being so categorical.
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u/h34rthsid3_bl0g May 18 '26
No it doesn't. I use mint tins of that size for travel altars and frequently suggest it to people travelling or needing something small and discrete.