How Do You Make Norse Prayer Beads?
The Norse people had varied and intricate beliefs involving a pantheon of gods. Most of these gods were strong and warlike, mirroring the Norse traditions of war and cultivating a stoic nature. Many neopagans follow these beliefs in the modern world, learning about the ancient traditions and molding them to modern life. One modern change to Norse traditions is the use of prayer beads. The Norse did not use prayer beads but many neopagans enjoy using them. The style and composition of the prayer beads depends mainly on individual choice, though the construction is basically the same. Choose your beads and a pendant. Young women might want to pick white, red and black beads to honor the Maiden-Mother-Crone trinity, while young men might like black and silver beads to show a warrior culture. Rune beads work well for either sex. Women may like cat or moon pendants to honor Freya, while young men might want a raven or wolf for Odin. Pick spacer beads that complement your main beads; pewter
